Accessibility


Strawberry Field is proud to lead the way in accessibility and we are determined to ensure it remains one of the most accessible tourist attractions in the whole of the UK.

Throughout our visitor attraction, we have provided the features necessary to ensure an inclusive, accessible environment that allows us to welcome all visitors from all walks of life. 

If you are planning a trip to Strawberry Field and you require additional support, please find a list below of some of the features we are both proud of and pleased to provide to our visitors every day.

 

Parking at Strawberry Field

We have parking spaces available on-site, including a number of accessible parking spaces that are conveniently placed towards our main entrance.

Designated parking within 50 metres of the main entrance.

Drop-off point for guests immediately outside the main entrance.

 

Changing Places Toilet

Strawberry Field is one of the first UK attractions to offer Changing Places facilities. Changing Places toilets are designed to provide more space and equipment than a conventional wheelchair-accessible toilet and aim to meet the needs of people of all ages who need help dealing with their intimate hygiene.

 

Strawberry Field Exhibition

The Strawberry Field exhibition is an accessible space which allows for the freedom of movement in total safety regardless of age, gender or visual, auditory or mobility impairments. The following accessible features are available: 

Autism and Learning Disabilities

o   Care with our use of language on text boards.

Visually Impaired

o   Bookable pre-arranged tours guided by a trained staff member complete with media guides.

o   Exhibition designed to avoid collision points and to accommodate cane detection.

o   Colour between floor and wall.

o   Tactile elements.

Hearing Impaired

o   T-channel compatibility on media guide.

o   A captioned version of all videos on the media guide

Languages

o   The beauty of our exhibition is that we can share the tour with numerous people around the globe regardless of language. We are pleased to offer a number of different languages in our media guide including Brazilian, Portuguese, French, Mandarin and Spanish

Wheelchair Access

           o  Strawberry Field is fully wheelchair accessible with a clear pathway and exhibits at comfort level

Guide Dogs

           We welcome guide dogs on site

Lift

We provide regular training to our team and we are always looking at new ways to improve our features. If you would like to provide us with any feedback on our features, please contact us.

AccessAble

An independent review of Strawberry Field's accessible features is availalbe on AccessAble.

 

Accessible marketing

Strawberry Field uses accessible design in marketing materials and has large print formats of information available. We are currently reviewing our marketing activities to ensure everyone is able to access all our materials. We are in the process of specifying a new website which will include full accessiblity features and are reviewing our print and digital marketing policies. This will all be implemented early in 2024.

"It’s a wonderful idea that The Salvation Army is going to cultivate youngsters in the precious soil of Strawberry Field."

Julia Baird, Honorary President