We aim to make Spurn Lightship accessible for everyone to enjoy. If there’s anything we can do to support your visit, please get in touch: info@hcandl.co.uk
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome on the deck but will not be able to access the lower deck due to ladders and steps.
Baby change
Baby change facilities are available at the Holiday Inn Hull Marina for Spurn Lightship visitors.
BSL
BSL interpretation is available for talks and tours.
Carers
The museum is free for everyone, so carers are welcome to join the people they support on their visit.
Disabled parking
There is on street parking around the Fruit Market. Visitors to the Holiday Inn at Hull Marina have access to free disabled parking. There is a short stay Hull Marina Car park and the Princes Quay and Fruit Market multistorey car parks are within a three minute walk.
Lighting
There is low lighting in the lower deck.
Roads and paths
Humber Street and Humber Dock Street are cobbled streets.
Toilets
An Accessible Toilet is available at the Holiday Inn Hull Marina for Spurn Lightship visitors.
The nearest Changing Places toilet is at Trinity Market, 14 minutes walk away.
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Wheelchairs
There is level access to the deck, but at high tide the gangway may be more uneven and can be slippy during icy weather.
There is no lift to the lower decks, access is by steep ladders. There are lips and steps throughout the lower deck.
There is a film you can view on deck showing the below deck areas and a brief history of the ship. The viewing area can accommodate two standard sized wheelchairs.
Download our Access Guides
For other detailed information to help you plan your day, we have more access guides available.
View Spurn Lightship Quick Access Guide (PDF)
View Spurn Lightship Easy Read Guide (PDF)
More resources to help plan your visit
Plan your visit by downloading the Spurn Lightship Floorplan (PDF)
Prepare for your visit by downloading Spurn Lightship Visual Story (PDF)
