Accessibility

At-Bristol welcomes disabled visitors. We are dedicated to providing easy physical access to and within our exhibits, educational facilities and events for disabled people and their carers. Consideration has been taken to ensure that all visitors receive the most out of their visit to At-Bristol.

At-Bristol is proud to have been named 'Best Disabled Facility' in the Group Leisure Awards 2004, and Tourism for All - England in Excellence Awards both of which recognise At-Bristol's policy of Access for All.

 

At-Bristol wins top award for disabled access!

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Access for disabled people

  • disabled parking within close vicinity of the lifts to Millennium Square (please note that because of height restrictions special arrangements must be made in advance to park vehicles over two metres high - call the information team on 0845 345 1235).

  • drop off points for minibuses and coaches are outside the Explore building

  • level site and lifts to all floors

  • disabled toilet facilities in all venues

  • wheelchair spaces in the Planetarium

  • wheelchairs can be loaned out for the duration of a visit; please call in advance

  • guide dogs are welcome

  • exhibits have been especially designed to cater for visually impaired visitors; this includes colour contrasts and font size on all the interactive exhibits

  • general information is available in large print

  • mini loops at the information and ticket desks

  • hearing loops in the Planetarium

  • accompanying carers receive free entry

  • for Bookings and information a Minicom system is available on 0117 914 3475

NB Because of height restrictions arrangements must be made in advance to park vehicles over two metres high.

For full pricing details click here, for those planning Group visits please click here

We are continually trying to improve the service which we provide for disabled visitors and would welcome any feedback from your visit: email information@at-bristol.org.uk

Click here to read a review by Disability Now.