Wheelchair Access at Eden camp a Dawdle (Eden Camp)

Member Name: scottishflower

Product:	Eden Camp
Date:	01/11/08 (34 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: On the level all the way

Disadvantages: Some of the windows could have been a little wider so the exibition seen from a restricted angle

This is the 4th time I have visited Eden Camp in since it first opened in the late 80's. I have taken push chairs and toddlers but this was the first visit with a wheelchair.

On arrival we were pleased to receive a discount on the already very reasonable admission and were directed to disabled parking spaces. The reason for this was they were wider than the others but as our wheelchair exited from the rear this wasn't an issue for us. The whole site is on the flat and there is no-where not accessible, unless you count the playground. The doors are narrow, but hey, its a POW camp. It just meant we opened both door and not just the one.

The canteen was busy but a chair was immediately whipped away to allow room for the wheelchair at the table. The food was very reasonably priced and the extra mug required to allow half a mug at a time to be lifted was no problem. I was even raced to the condiments to be handed extra napkins without hassle.

The toilets were a bit of a let down as the floor was wet. Dad was on hand to assist so there were no wet knees.

The gift shop ladies were very patient at the till and stood waiting to open the extra door to allow us to exit like royalty.

A very enjoyable few hours.

Summary: 3 enjoyable hours where we felt truly welcomed with a wheelchair