Access

Wheelchairs

We regret that wheelchair-access and step-free access are not possible within David Parr House itself. We offer a David Parr House live digital tour, hosted by a knowledgable guide, which can be booked here. This can be experienced from anywhere in the world.

We also offer access to our ‘Explore’ platform, where you can navigate the house yourself, browsing over 100 hotspots of extra information, photographs and video content. To experience the Explore platform, book here.

After a house tour introduction, the digital tours and experiences of the house can be viewed in our Visitor Centre, which is wheelchair accessible. Please get in touch via info@davidparrhouse.org to arrange this.

Children

Due to space constraints, the fragility of the walls, and open display of the collection, the interior of the house is unsuitable for young children. We suggest that the house is suitable for children of 12+ only. However, children are very welcome on our virtual experiences. Either book onto a virtual tour here, or email info@davidparrhouse.org to arrange a virtual group tour for children.

The House and Garden

The David Parr House has small rooms and a steep set of stairs with a single handrail. Tours involve standing in the house for 45 minutes without leaning or touching the walls. A small foldaway chair is available for those who might find standing difficult.

The garden is on one level, mostly laid to grass. It has a concrete path with a flowerbed on one side. There is an historic shed which is open to the public, with restricted space inside.

Visitor Centre

The Visitor Centre at 184 Gwydir Street has a single step from the pavement to the front path and a further step to the front door, for which a temporary ramp is available. There is a step down into the kitchen area, for which a temporary ramp is also available.

Restricted Mobility

For those with restricted mobility we offer access to the ground floor of David Parr House and a digital experience of the house in the Visitor Centre. There is a step up to the front door of the house and inside there is a step down to the kitchen from where you can access the garden step-free. 

Due to the fragility of the wall paintings it is not possible to support yourself by learning against or touching the walls. If you would like more advice or to talk to someone about your visit please email info@davidparrhouse.org.

Parking

For those with access needs, a car parking space at the rear of the house can usually be made available by prior arrangement. Access from the car parking space to the Visitor Centre involves a ramp leading up to the back door, with one step into the Visitor Centre, for which a temporary ramp is available.

To find out more or to book a tour requiring any of the above, please email info@davidparrhouse.org.

Guide Dogs

Guide and assistance dogs are welcome in the house and Visitor Centre.

Toilets

There is a disabled WC in the Visitor Centre.

Carers

If you need a registered carer to assist you during your visit, their entry is free of charge.

Tours for groups with additional needs

We are keen to accommodate groups with additional needs wherever possible and have a variety of resources available to help our guides enhance your experience of the house. To find out more about a group visit and to discuss your requirements, please e-mail info@davidparrhouse.org.