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Accessibility at Greyfriars

Two elderly visitors sitting on a bench in the Great Hall at Greyfriars being shown a photograph by a guide
Access at Greyfriars | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Learn more about the accessibility features at Greyfriars House & Garden. The late-medieval House and other buildings we care for present challenges in creating access for all, but we are working to ensure Greyfriars is accessible to as many visitors as possible. Here you’ll find information about how to make the most of your visit.

Arrival and parking

  • There is no parking onsite.
  • There is Blue Badge on-street parking (within 50m) and standard on-street parking. Other parking nearby includes St Martin’s Gate (0.2 miles), The Cornmarket (0.2 miles), and Cathedral Square (0.3 miles).
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of Greyfriars.
  • The nearest train station is Worcester Foregate Street. This is approximately 0.5 miles away.

Admission

  • The ground floor of the House, bookshop, garden and café are free to access for all visitors.
  • The rest of the House and guided tours are free for National Trust members but payable for everybody else.
  • Companions and carers go free.
  • Visitor Reception is located opposite the main House at No.14 Friar Street. There is a small step down into the building. The entrance door is manual opening and opens inwards. Staff/volunteers can assist with opening the door, if required.
  • There is one small chair available for visitors in this space due to the small size of the reception area.

Moving around the site

  • The site is mainly set on cobbled paths and some slabs.
  • There is no route available around the garden that avoids steps beyond the terrace area. There are three large steps from the terrace down to the lawn, and another set going up to the pathway on the left-hand side.
  • All steps have handrails.
  • There are chairs and tables on the terraced area for café customers. In the garden there is another bench and seats available in the summerhouse.

Moving around the House and Café

  • The main entrance to the House and Café is via steps. All doors are manual opening.
  • The front door of the house can be opened so it is wide enough for a small manual wheelchair.
  • Access to the first floor is by stairs with handrails, there is no lift at the property.
  • There is space to turn a wheelchair in each open room on the ground floor except the dining room and past the stairs.
  • Access to the whole house is by guided tour, groups will be accompanied by a guide in all rooms except the downstairs.

Facilities

  • There are two toilets onsite, located opposite the Café.
  • There is currently no accessible toilet on site – the nearest is Tudor House Museum, a very short distance along Friar Street.
  • There are currently no baby changing facilities onsite – the nearest is Tudor House Museum as above.
  • Induction loops are located in Visitor Reception and in the Old Oak Café.
  • Paper straws are available in the Café.

  • Dogs on lead are welcome on the garden terrace and assistance dogs are welcome throughout the site.

View the Greyfriars AccessAble Guide here

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