Plan Your Visit

Access

Access information for the site is listed below. For more information, or if you have particular access needs, please contact us before you visit. Please note that some facilities may require booking in advance.

We’ve created a Social Story for Wroxeter Roman City to help you plan your visit. If you would like to offer any feedback or request a social story for another site, please email access@english-heritage.org.uk

Social Story

 

Mobility / Older Visitors
Accessible Toilets
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Adult Changing Area
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Handrails
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Easy-use Cutlery
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Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Wheelchair Loan
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Site Folders
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Dog Bowl and Toileting
A water bowl is available on the grassed area outside the shop entrance.
Wheelchair Access
Ramped access to visitor centre. Site mostly accessible. Manual wheelchair users are advised to bring an assistant.
Disabled Parking
Disabled parking is located 8 metres from the entrance, please note there are uneven surfaces.
Stairs
Yes
Seating And Restpoints
Benches are located at intervals around the historic site.
Pathways Surface And Gradients
Site mostly accessible, except some areas within walls, via smooth grass, cobbles, and loose and compacted gravel paths.
Blind / Visually Impaired
Accessible Toilets
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Handrails
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Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Braille Guides
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Braille Signage
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Torches
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Sensory Experiences
The Education centre (may be booked in advance) has pottery, fabric and armour to touch. Bird song on site. Sensory borrow bags including ear defenders, fidget toys and communication cards
Dog Bowl and Toileting
A water bowl is available on the grassed area outside the shop entrance.
Handling Objects
The Education centre (may be booked in advance) has pottery, fabric and armour to touch.
Audio Tours
Yes
Tactile Models
Handling Collection (Please note this is pre-bookable and subject to volunteer availability)
Areas Of Low Lighting
Yes - ambient lighting in the museum.
Colour Contrasts
The Basilica remains are laid out in contrasting colours.
Large Print
Yes, large print guides for museum and wider site available.
Deaf / Hard of Hearing
Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Vibrating Fire Alarms
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Tour Transcripts
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Film Subtitles
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BSL Tours
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Audio Installation Transcripts
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Dog Bowl and Toileting
A water bowl is available on the grassed area outside the shop entrance.
Induction Loops
Yes, in the shop
Learning Difficulties
Accessible Toilets
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Adult Changing Area
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Easy-use Cutlery
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Sensory Experiences
The Education centre (may be booked in advance) has pottery, fabric and armour to touch. Bird song on site. Sensory borrow bags including ear defenders, fidget toys and communication cards
Handling Objects
The Education centre (may be booked in advance) has pottery, fabric and armour to touch.
Basic Language Audio Tours
No
Easy Read Material
No
Large Print Material
Yes
Culinary / Dietary
Easy-use Cutlery
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Bottle / Food Warming
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High Chairs
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Health And Safety
Trip Hazard
Some low walls and occasional uneven surfaces.
Slip Hazard
Stones and grass may be slippery when wet.
Steep Slope
Some slopes and bumpy areas.
Beware Of Traffic
Access to the Roman Town House requires crossing a small road.
Uneven Ground
Some slopes and bumpy areas. Manual wheelchair users are advised to bring an assistant.