Venue Description

Prestongrange is a free open-air museum. With both indoor and outdoor areas it is a great place to visit no matter the weather. The site is free to visit all year round but it comes alive between between April and September when the Visitor Centre, exhibitions and café are open. Take a guided tour with one of our knowledgeable members of staff and discover the history of the site – a story of monks, mining and industrial might spanning over 800 years. For centuries Prestongrange was a place of intense industrial activity. A harbour, glass works, pottery, colliery and brickworks have all left their marks on the landscape. Cradled by woodland with views out over the Forth the site is now a haven for wildlife where you are free to roam and explore monumental relics of Scotland's industrial heritage. Discover giant machines such as the pit head winding gear and a Cornish beam engine, fantastic structures like the powerhouse and a vast brick kiln as well as coal wagons, a steam crane and much more besides. We also run a programme of unique fun events for all ages

Accessibility

There is sloped path leading to the Visitor Centre and level access within the Visitor Centre [exhibitions, café and shop]. The doors are double width and open by pulling towards you. There is a ramp inside the Powerhouse building [events and exhibitions] and level access within the building. There is a staircase to access the Beam Engine building and further flights of stairs internally. There are no stair lifts. There are accessible paths crossing the site. There is an accessible toilet.

Awards List

Visit Scotland 3 star attraction Museums Galleries Scotland and Arts Council England museum accreditation ASVA member

Toilets

This is a unisex toilet. The width of the door is 77cm (2ft 6in). and it is locked by a sliding bolt. Floor manoeuvring space is clear and there is a lateral transfer space. There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side. The tap type is lever and a mixer. There is not a functional emergency alarm available. Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle. As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides. There is a towel dispenser, toilet roll holder and sink which can all be reached from seated on the toilet.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.

Assistance dog facilities

Other assistance dog facilities

We offer water to dogs