Chesters Roman Fort and Museum Access

Mobility / Older Visitors

Accessible Toilets

Adult Changing Area

Handrails

Easy-use Cutlery

Assistance Dogs Welcome

Wheelchair Loan

Site Folders

Dog Bowl and Toileting

Dog bowls are available at the front and back of the shop.

Wheelchair Access

There are ramps leading into the shop and museum. The site is generally flat and accessible by wheelchairs. The bath house does have some restricted access and we recommend bringing a companion recommended. A free wheelchair is available upon request.

Entrance / Set Down

Visitors with access needs can be set down at the shop entrance. From here it is just a short walk to the museum and only 200m to the site.

Disabled Parking

Accessible parking is available.

Stairs

There are historic steps leading down into the enclosures (two steps maximum into most). There are also steps down into the bath house, although there is a hand rail providing added safety and support.

Seating And Restpoints

A number of park benches are dotted around the site.

Pathways Surface And Gradients

The paths around the shop and museum have paved slab surfaces. The path down to the site is a gravel surface. Pathways around the site itself are mowed grass.

Blind / Visually Impaired

Accessible Toilets

Handrails

Assistance Dogs Welcome

Braille Guides

Braille Signage

Torches

Dog Bowl and Toileting

Dog bowls are available at the front and back of the shop.

Areas Of Low Lighting

The lights in the museum operate on a motion sensor, so it might be dark when you initially enter.

Deaf / Hard of Hearing

Assistance Dogs Welcome

Vibrating Fire Alarms

Tour Transcripts

Film Subtitles

BSL Tours

Audio Installation Transcripts

Dog Bowl and Toileting

Dog bowls are available at the front and back of the shop.

Induction Loops

Yes. A portable loop is available in shop.

Learning Difficulties

Accessible Toilets

Adult Changing Area

Easy-use Cutlery

Culinary / Dietary

Easy-use Cutlery

Bottle / Food Warming

High Chairs

Special Diets

A variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available (please ask a member of staff for details)

Health And Safety

Trip Hazard

There are historic steps leading down into the enclosures (two steps maximum into most). There are also steps down into the bath house, although there is a hand rail providing added safety and support.

Slip Hazard

Low level masonry can become slippery when has been raining or if it is icy.

Steep Slope

There is a small incline down to the bath house, as well as other inclines around the ruin enclosures.

Beware Of Traffic

Chesters Roman Fort is an enclosed site, meaning that there is no traffic beyond the car park.

Uneven Ground

The site is mainly mown grass and can be uneven in places. There are also tree roots that present an additional hazard on the path to the Bridge Abutement viewing platform.