Accessibility at Levant Mine and Beam Engine

Surface building remains including engine houses and chimney stacks at Levant Mine and Beam Engine | © National Trust Images / David Noton

We believe Levant should be accessible for all. Find all the information you need to discover how you can best access this special place, from how our key information is available in a range of formats to the virtual tours available on our webpage.

Useful information at a glance

Accessible parking and drop off is available, please ring the Levant office prior to your visit on 01736 786156 .
There is an accessible toilet facility on site, with baby changing facilities.
Assistance dogs only are welcome in all areas during the guided tour.
There is level access to the Winder House and Skip Shaft.
The tour lasts for approximately one and a half hours in the ticketed area. This includes access to the Man Engine Tunnel where there is a curved staircase underground, with no hand-rail, and uneven floor surface
There are some steps, steep slopes and uneven surfaces.

Guides in alternative formats

Large print

We have a large print guide of Levant for those who may be partially sighted and it’s designed to be used with a large print map (Size A3) of the property.

Braille

We have a braille guide of Levant for those who may be partially sighted or blind.

Visual story

This can help people with anxiety or autistic spectrum disorder to feel more at ease and prepared for a visit by showing lots of pictures of the site.

British Sign Language Tour

There is a BSL tour on a tablet device available for use.

Noise cancelling headphones

For those visitors who may be sensitive to noise, we have adult and child noise cancelling headphones which can be borrowed from the visitor welcome team.

Virtual Tours

Virtual tours are available for the Engine House, Man Engine Tunnel and Winder House. In an experience controlled by you, you can explore these places virtually or plan your visit. For more information please see the 'things to see and do' section of this webpage or call our office on 01736 786156.

Access for people with disabilities

The National Trust has a variety of ways individuals with specialist requirements can access places free or at discounted admission rates. You can find out more about these cards on our Access for Everyone page here.

Accessibility Guide

The Accessibility Guide gives detailed access information with photographs to help you know what to expect and plan your visit.