There are many challenges when operating or managing listed places, writes Historic England (HE) and when thinking about accessibility, it is important to think about a wide range of disabilities and impairments.
… creative solutions to improving accessibility…
Historic England writes:
There are some listed places that have come up with creative solutions to improving accessibility to disabled people. Here, we pull together 10 listed places that have thought of positive ways of making their sites accessible to a range of disabilities. Sites on this list were put forward by both heritage professionals and recommendations from disabled people.
1. The Art House, Wakefield
The Social Model of Disability employed in a Grade II listed Art Gallery….
2. Westonbirt Arboretum
Carefully considered accessibility in an outdoor setting, providing a wide, open and accessible space that helps your wellbeing….
3. Nothe Fort, Weymouth
A community-led museum continually working to improve accessibility to a complex, historic building….
4. Westminster Abbey, London
A royal church with a commitment to providing a welcoming space for disabled people….
5. The World Museum
A historic, world-class collection with modern accessibility…..
6. International Slavery Museum
Provides greater awareness and understanding in historic and contemporary contexts, in an accessible setting….
7. Waddesdon Manor
A stately home with a range of carefully considered solutions to accessibility in place….
8. Lincoln Castle
Accessibility in a Scheduled Monument designed to keep people out….
9. Museum of Natural History
A personal approach to providing accessibility through visitor experience….
10. The Royal West of England Academy
Changing a listed building through physical transformation enables everyone to enjoy art…..
