Accessibility

 
 

29 March 2013  to 31  October daily 10am to 5pm last boat 4pm.

November to 28 March Wed - Sun 10am to 4pm last boat 3pm. closed Monday & Tuesday

December please call for Christmas and New Year closing.

Parking:   Parking is available at the top of ramped access.

Approach: There is ramped access with hand rail to the towpath.

Internal circulation:  Boat loading available from car park side for wheelchair access.  The boat is accessed by two block steps: there are three barge steps with handrail to the platform.

Wheelchair access:  A wheelchair lift onto the boat is available.

General Information:  Wheelchairs are left at the ticket office.  Wheelchair users are the responsibility of carers whilst on the boat.  Deck seating is available.

The boat tour is available in a readable format for people with hearing impairment.  There is a skipper guided tour for the visually impaired.  Boats available for people who have some mobility but due to the nature of the escape access from the caverns/boats, they are not suitable for passengers with no mobility

Accessible toilets:  Males and Female toilets available on the car park before reaching the ticket office.  Accessible toilet avavailable within British waterways facilities building at Todds End on the canal towpath, 2 minutes from the car park. Key available from the ticket