Wheelchair Accessibility:

Site: External areas of the site has cobbled streets & gravel areas but is wheelchair accessible

Parking: Disabled parking is located by the side of Harper Street across from the main entrance. On-street parking is also available

Heritage Trail: The heritage trail is accessible with the exception of the Bath House. Please also ask a member of staff or a volunteer for assistance entering the Victorian Offices (staff & volunteers can be identified by their orange lanyard)

Factory Tour: Unfortunately the factory tour is not accessible due to steps and because it is still a working factory. For disabled guests we are able to provide a Virtual Factory Tour experience

The Packing House Cafe: The ground floor of our cafe is wheelchair accessible

Event Rooms: The Burgess Room has direct lift access and The Regal Peacock & Davenport Gallery are also accessible (via the Burgess Room lift). These areas are used for private room hires and indoor events such as the Artisan Markets

Disabled Toilets: There are several disabled toilets located around site and a “changing places” area is also available and is located inside the entrance to Harper Street (across from the main site entrance)

For a comprehensive guides to the accessibility of both the Middleport Pottery site and Harper Street, visit the AccessAble Guides below

Middleport Pottery – CLICK HERE

Harper Street – CLICK HERE

The Packing House Cafe – CLICK HERE