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    Welcome

    Grizedale Forest, in the heart of the Lake District, offers an unrivalled day out for everyone.
    You can find walking & cycling trails or simply discover a quiet spot to admire the wildlife, amazing sculptures, a place to relax and enjoy some great food.

    Level access

    The main entrance has level access.

    There is level access from the main entrance to:

    Exhibition SpaceVisitor Information PointCourtyard ToiletsGrizedale Cafe

    Hearing

    Some staff have Next Generation Text and disability awareness training.

    Visual

    Glass doors have contrast markings.
    We have information in large print.

    General

    There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.
    Some staff have disability awareness training.

    Getting here

    Grizedale
    Hawkshead
    Ambleside
    Cumbria
    LA22 0QJ
    You can get a taxi with Hawkshead Taxi by calling 015394 36946 / 07973695253.

    Parking

    There is parking near the venue. There are accessible parking spaces. Parking is not free.
    There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point has a dropped kerb.
    From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. The path is sloped.
    The route is 900mm wide, or more.

    Arrival

    Path to main entrance

    From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.
    The path is 900mm wide, or more.

    Main entrance

    The main entrance has level access.

    Acces to the courtyard is all level and open. Buildings in the courtyard are accessed via automatic doors.

    Grizedale Courtyard

    Getting around inside

    Visual Impairment - General Information

    We have contrast markings on all glass doors.

    Ticket/ information desk

    Visitor Information Point

    From the main entrance to the desk, there is level access. The desk has a low section.

    Exhibition Space

    From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. Some display information is low, for wheelchair users. There are seats.

    Exhibitions vary in this space. Seating can always be made available as the area is staffed.

    Public toilet

    Courtyard Toilets

    There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.
    From the main entrance to the public toilet, there is level access. The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the left.
    The toilets have handrails.

    The toilets in the courtyard area have an assistance alarm, baby changing facikities and wheelchair access. The toilets above the carpark offer the same facilities plus a hoist.

    Place to eat and drink

    Grizedale Cafe

    From the main entrance to the dining area, there is level access. To get to a table, there are no steps.
    The dining area is self-service. The route through the dining area is 800mm wide, or more.
    There is no background music.

    Grizedale Cafe can be contacted on 01229 860036 to discuss options available or bookings.

    Getting around outside

    Designated Walking Trail

    The Ridding Wood Trail

    The trail is 1600metres long. The trail has a hard surface. The trail is sloped. The trail has seats.

    This trail is ideal for wheelchair users and pushchairs. It has musical key sculptures that play when turned so providing a sensory experience for visitors.

    Greyworld sculpture on the Ridding Wood Trail

    Customer care support

    Customer care support

    Some staff have disability awareness training.
    Some staff have Next Generation Text training.
    We have information in large print.
    Guide info
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