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Access to attractions- what’s the law ?

Dear All . I have a 6 year old with CP in a wheelchair and a 3 year old . On Sunday we always take a trip out of London . Yesterday we went to Stonor House and Park, Bucks . However we couldn’t go into the house because it was completely inaccessible.
Can anyone tell me where the law stands on this ?
Ive written to complain . But often get the same old chestnut about not being able to destroy the fabric of an old building to make a building accessible.
I’m tempted to start a SHAME LIST of visitor attractions in the UK that are completely inaccessible. ! Tower of London being the next one !
Any legal specialists out there ?
Thanks, Emma
Can anyone tell me where the law stands on this ?
Ive written to complain . But often get the same old chestnut about not being able to destroy the fabric of an old building to make a building accessible.
I’m tempted to start a SHAME LIST of visitor attractions in the UK that are completely inaccessible. ! Tower of London being the next one !
Any legal specialists out there ?
Thanks, Emma
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I had a look on Stonor House web page, it clearly states there is no wheel chair access to the house.
You might struggle with any legal action, would image they would also claim some kind of dispensation, because of it’s Listed building status.
There are a number of charities, that members of the disabled community, provide feedback on accessibility to venues.
I am tagging @poppy123456 as she might be able to provide some links for you.
Thanks in anticipation @poppy123456.
Keep us informed.
However I believe it should be clearly written on the website whether these things are fully accessible or partially accessible and stating what the restrictions may be, which currently they often aren't.
My child is 6 , so we’d definitely fit through the doorways !.
Ive been to enough old buildings that are fully accessible. Where proprietors have thought their way round the issue . It’s just a matter of the will to do it , and the will is always helped by both ‘carrot and stick ‘ of government legislation. Happy visiting ! 😄
I am not a lawyer.
But a friend of mine, use to have a 17th century pub, by law he should have had disabled toilets and wheelchair access.
But there is an exemption if the costs are prohibitive and the brewery would not contribute.
I should add that Stonor House, have no such financial excuse, for not creating wheelchair access.
Each council does have some funding to create public access for the disabled.
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