JW Evans Silver Factory

Access

Book your Visit

Entry to J.W Evans is through guided tours only and advance booking is essential. Please arrive at the time on your booking as tours start promptly.

We advise that unfortunately, the tour is not suitable for those with poor mobility, due to the uneven floors, narrow walkways, and steep stairs across the building.

Minimum age for the tours is 16 years old.

You can book online until 9am on the day of your visit. 

Tickets are free for members - just remember to bring your English Heritage membership card.

You can join as a member online or during your visit. 

We can’t wait to see you at J. W. Evans Silver Factory soon.

Book a JW Evans historical tour

 

Mobility / Older Visitors
Accessible Toilets
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Adult Changing Area
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Handrails
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Easy-use Cutlery
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Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Wheelchair Loan
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Site Folders
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Dog Bowl and Toileting
No
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair access into the entrance room only. Unfortunately the rest of the factory is not wheelchair accessible.
Entrance / Set Down
Due to on-road parking, it may not be possible to drop off disabled visitors directly outside the property's entrance.
Disabled Parking
No
OnSite Transport
No
Stairs
Narrow, steep and uneven stairs throughout.
Lift Access
No
Seating And Restpoints
There is some seating in the entrance room.
Blind / Visually Impaired
Accessible Toilets
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Handrails
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Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Braille Guides
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Braille Signage
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Torches
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Sensory Experiences
Sensory experiences include the sound of the drop steam engine when running and the smell of industrial buildings (oil, dust and metal!)
Dog Bowl and Toileting
No
Handling Objects
No
Audio Tours
No
Tactile Models
No
Areas Of Low Lighting
There is low lighting in some of the hallways and rooms.
Colour Contrasts
All pathways and staircases are of a similar colour.
Large Print
No
Deaf / Hard of Hearing
Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Vibrating Fire Alarms
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Tour Transcripts
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Film Subtitles
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BSL Tours
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Audio Installation Transcripts
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Dog Bowl and Toileting
No
Induction Loops
No
Learning Difficulties
Accessible Toilets
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Adult Changing Area
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Easy-use Cutlery
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Sensory Experiences
Sensory experiences include the sound of the drop steam engine when running and the smell of industrial buildings (oil, dust and metal!)
Handling Objects
No
Basic Language Audio Tours
No
Easy Read Material
No
Large Print Material
No
Culinary / Dietary
Easy-use Cutlery
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Bottle / Food Warming
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High Chairs
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Health And Safety
Trip Hazard
Care should be taken when climbing the building's historic steps. There are also objects on the factory floor.
Slip Hazard
Some courtyard areas are open to the elements and may become slippery when wet. There may also be engine grease in some locations.
Steep Slope
There are many slopes due to the age of the building.
Steep Stairs
There are four sets of very steep and narrow staircases.
Uneven Ground
The floors are uneven with many objects placed on them.