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Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill - Second-hand Bookshop

Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9EJ

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this building include: a shop.
  • The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is in the visitor centre. View information about this toilet (new tab).

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs and a mountain trike. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • Sensory packs can be borrowed which include: ear defenders, fidget toys and sunglasses.
  • You can borrow these from the Visitor Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: mobility scooters. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • You can borrow these from the Visitor Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.

Shop

  • Access into the shop is via a slight ramp/slope.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • The majority of aisle widths are over 150cm.
  • All flooring in the shop is smooth and even.
  • There is step-free level access around the shop.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise here.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There is an honesty box located within the shop to pay.
    Alternatively, payments can be made at the welcome desk in the visitor centre.