Accessibility
We want everyone to feel welcome at the Framework Knitters Museum and to be able to enjoy their visit. We understand the importance of making our site as accessible as possible for all visitors.
Accessibility
We want everyone to feel welcome at the Framework Knitters Museum and to be able to enjoy their visit. We understand the importance of making our site as accessible as possible for all visitors.
Due to the historic nature of the site, some of our buildings are small and have upper floors that may not be accessible to visitors with mobility difficulties.
To help ensure no one misses out, we have created a video of the museum interiors, allowing visitors to explore areas of the museum that may be difficult to access in person.
You can watch the film on our Video Gallery page.
At a Glance
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All ground floor rooms are wheelchair accessible
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The Chapel Art Gallery is fully wheelchair accessible
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There is an accessible toilet and baby change facility in the Chapel
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We offer free admission for carers and people accompanying disabled visitors
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Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the site. Full policy available on request.
- Demonstrations can be provided in ground floor rooms, and a photo album showing the upstairs bedrooms is available for visitors who are unable to access the upper floors
Additional Visitor Support
To support visitors who may benefit from alternative formats or sensory support:
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Braille copies of our admission prices are available at the front desk
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Braille visitor guides can be borrowed to use while exploring the museum
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Sensory backpacks are available for visitors who may find them helpful during their visit
Some areas of the museum include audio interpretation. If these sounds may be overwhelming, please let a member of our team know and we will be happy to turn these off where possible.
Please ask a member of our team when you arrive if you would like to use any of these resources.
Getting Around
There are no designated disabled parking spaces at the museum, however visitors with mobility difficulties may be dropped off outside the museum and there is some parking available on Chapel Street (please avoid parking outside residential buildings).
Additional support nearby includes:
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Wheelchair or walker hire available free of charge from Ruddington Parish Council on Church Street
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The closest bus stop is on The Green in Ruddington, served by the Nottingham City Transport number 10 and 3 buses, and is a short walk from the museum
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Accessible taxi companies can be found via the Nottinghamshire County Council website
Accessibility Guides
To help you plan your visit, we provide several resources:
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Our Access Guide, which gives details about the museum spaces
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A Video Access Guide, as shown, via our YouTube video
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A Museum Sensory Map showing what you can expect to encounter during your visit
You can also explore the site layout through our Virtual Tour below.
Virtual Tour
