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National Museum of Rural Life - Getting from the Museum to the Farm

Wester Kittochside, Philipshill Road, East Kilbride, G76 9HR

Access Guide

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Access to the Farm and Farmhouse

  • The Farm and Farmhouse can be accessed on foot or via the Farm Explorer.
  • Visitors need to cross a quiet road, pass through several manual gates and negotiate uneven paths and surfaces.
  • There are several benches along the footpath.
  • Upon reaching the Farmhouse, users wishing to avoid using the stepped access should follow the buggy sign.
  • This route will take them to the Farm Explorer stop and avoid any steps.
  • Parking at the farm can be made available by prior arrangement.
  • The distance from the museum is is 600m.
  • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and manual gates.
  • The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.

Farm Explorer Stops

  • The Farm Explorer stop is located beyond the ground floor entrance, by the courtyard exhibits and near the farmyard.
  • The Farm Explorer stop is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access to the Farm Explorer stop.
  • This Farm Explorer stop is sheltered.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available includes: benches.
  • The seating is fixed.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Access to the Farm Explorer stop near the farmyard may have uneven, sloped and muddy surfaces.
  • There are staff available to assist visitors near the farmyard.
  • The Farm Explorer can pick up and drop off visitors up who may have access needs.

Farm Explorer

  • The tractor-towed Farm Explorer can be used to travel between the Museum and Farm.
  • There is a tractor stop just beyond the ground floor entrance, by the courtyard exhibit.
  • There is a lift available to access the tractor which is staff operated.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 81cm x 131cm, and there is a safety belt available for the lift.
  • There is 1 wheelchair space at the rear of the bus.
  • There is a bell next to the rear wheelchair space to attract the tractor drivers attention.
  • For other visitors there are steps available to board the tractor on the opposite side to the lift.
  • The width of the opening at the steps is 59cm and there are 6 steps to gain access.
  • The Farm Explorer schedule is available from staff.
  • The ride is bumpy.
  • Parking at the farm can be made available by prior arrangement.

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