Accessibility at West Stow

Physical access

• The museum, visitor centre and café at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village are wheelchair accessible via ramps and gravel paths.
• The village is also wheelchair accessible, although assistance is recommended as part of the route to the village is unpaved and up a slight incline.
• The Anglo-Saxon houses, which are reconstructed to correspond to the archaeological evidence from the site, are wheelchair accessible with assistance. Information about each of the houses can be provided.
• The paths and trails in the park are slightly uneven and for most of the year are wheelchair friendly. There are inclines on two of the paths down to the river which will require assistance. Weather can have an effect on the Breckland heath and the river paths. Please contact us in advance to find out the latest conditions to help us support your visit.

There are accessible toilets in the car park, visitor centre, Anglo-Saxon museum and café.

Visual impairments

• assistance dogs are welcome throughout the site.
• a large print transcript of the introductory DVD and a large print version of the village map are available.
• the Anglo-Saxon museum is well lit with clear signage.

Hearing impairments

• induction loops are installed in the visitor centre and café.
• paper transcripts of the introductory DVD are available.

For any further information, or to request a copy of our Access Policy, please contact weststow@stedsbc.gov.uk or telephone 01284 728718.