Welcome
Prestongrange was a bustling former industrial complex and is now home to Prestongrange Museum.
For centuries Prestongrange was a place of intense industrial activity. A harbour, glass works, pottery, colliery all existed. Now cradled by woodland with views out over the Forth the site is now a haven for wildlife where you are free to roam and explore monumental relics of Scotland’s industrial heritage.
The site is free to visit all year round but it comes alive between between April and September when the Visitor Centre, exhibitions, café and other buildings are open. Take a guided tour with one of our knowledgeable members of staff and discover the history of the site.
Level access
Hearing
Visual
General
Getting here
For further information on accessible travel in Scotland, go to Transport Scotland.Travel by public transport
Although Wallyford Train is nearest to the museum there is also a train station at Prestonpans which is slightly further away at apporox 2 miles from the museum.
Travel by taxi
Parking
The car parking area is very close to the Visitor Centre
Arrival
Path to main entrance
Main entrance
The main front door is a large glass door which opens outwards.
Getting around inside
Ticket/ information desk
Front Entrance Counter/Information Desk
Prestongrange is a free Museum so there is no charge for entry and no "ticket desk" as such. There is a counter on the left hand side when you enter the museum and this serves as the cafe counter and information desk.
Things to See and Do
Cafe Area
Due to Covid-19 restrictions the cafe is closed at this present time 19/2/21. We will update this access guide when/if rules change
Public toilet
Disabled Toilet
Shop
There are two bookshelves situated in the cafe area, one of which is used for retail and the other which is used for reference.
Place to eat and drink
Visitor Centre Cafe
The cafe is small and sells only pre-packed sandwiches/cakes/ice creams and a selection of cold drinks, teas and coffee. Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions the cafe is closed at the moment. We will update this information regarding trhe cafe as and when restrictions are lifted/ease in line with Scottish Government Regulations.
Getting around outside
There is a small area outside the Visitor Centre with picninc benches if visitors would like to eat/drink outside rather than indoors. This area is a few steps awsay from the main entgrance ansd has easy access from parking area.
Customer care support
We have large print guides available at the information desk. We also have audio guides.
There are power points inside the Visitor Centre where mobility scooters and battery operated wheelchairs can be charged. There are no designated areas specifically for this purpose due to the nature of the Museum being limited for space. However staff would be happy to assist in finding an area suitable for this charging process.
Emergency evacuation procedures
Customer care support
In addition to audio guides we can also provide a virtual tour of the site inside the Visitor Centre by an experienced member of staff. We also have a short video explaining the history of the site with a seating area if required.