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Access Statement for Hamptonne Country Life Museum

L'Accessibilité d'Hamptonne, lé Mûsée d'la Vie d'la Campangne

We have created this accessibility guide to accurately describe the facilities and services we offer all our visitors. It does not contain personal opinions as to the sites’ suitability for those with access needs.

Updated July 2026

Icon with car and a parking sign The venue has its own carpark, approximately 50m from the museum entrance with approx. 30 spaces with 2 designated disability spaces
An icon showing a museum building, a car and a person triping The carpark has a slope at the entrance, uneven ground and may be hazardous underfoot. The road to the museum is tarmacked
An icon with a person and a closed door All doors on site are manual opening, the entrance has a minimum width of 80cm
An icon with a signpost There is signage using international symbols throughout the museum to direct and assist users
An icon showing a person tripping and a hazard sign The site has uneven ground or hazards underfoot
An icon showing a person stepping upwards Site contains single step entries to buildings. Access to the Syvret House has a ramp
An icon showing person walking up stairs The Site contains staircases with no lifts to overcome them
Icon showing a all terrain wheelchair For the adventurous we have an MT Push all-terrain wheelchair that is able to traverse the beach and causeway at low tide over to the castle. suitable for any age user with mobility issues to navigate our outside spaces more easily. No need to book, simply ask at the ticket kiosk on arrival or email ahead to info@jerseyheritage.org
An icon showing a wheelchair users and the letters WC Fully accessible unisex toilet
An icons showing a person and the letters WC Standard toilets have step-free access
An icon showing a person and a baby Baby change facilities are available, but at standard height
icon showing person seated with a walking aid Seating is available throughout the site
An icon showing two people and a hearing loop symbol Assisted listening/hearing loop available at reception
An icons showing two people, one in a shaded area Lighting levels may be dim in some indoor areas
An icon showing two people with a sound symbol above them Ambient sounds from the animals and environment. Audio narrative in the Syvret House
Icon showing person sitting crossed legged It is generally a quiet site with plenty tranquil outdoor spaces
Icon showing wheelchair user and another person Discount for companions/ carers available
Icon showing person with assistance animal Facilities for assistance dogs to drink/rest available
Icon with a rainbow, wheelchair user and other symbols with word access Disability awareness training has been provided to staff

The site

  • The floor surfaces throughout the site are a mixture of tile, wood flooring, hogging, beaten earth and grass.
  • We have a set of evacuation procedures – Wheelchair loan is available free of charge on request at reception.
  • Bags and coats can be stored, please ask on arrival.

The shop

  • The shop is situated after the museum reception area, has flat level entrance and tiled flooring.

Grounds and Gardens

  • There are 2 main courtyards with hogging underfoot. The paths are mainly hogging/compacted earth.  Many grass areas.

Catering

  • The café is situated in the main courtyard, has step free level access, tiled flooring, with inside/outside seating available.
  • Table service provided.