Built in 1896, Glenlee was not designed with accessibility in mind. While we strive to make as much of the ship as possible accessible, some areas cannot be modified without damaging the vessel’s historic fabric.
Accessibility Features:
- Lift Access: A lift is available on board. Visitors who require lift access are advised to call ahead to ensure a smooth visit.
- Emergency Evacuation: Wheelchair users or visitors with mobility aids using the lift to access below decks must consent to being transferred to an evacuation chair in an emergency.
Tidal Considerations:
- The tidal nature of the River Clyde can affect accessibility during extreme high and low tides, making the entrance and exit gangways steeper. Please keep this in mind when planning your visit.
Onboard Safety:
- Steep Staircases: Traditional ship staircases are very steep. Please hold on, and if necessary, descend the stairs backwards.
- Movement: As Glenlee is floating, the ship can move slightly with waves or winds. Please be aware of this and exercise caution while on board.
- Slippery Decks: The wooden decks of Glenlee can become wet due to weather or maintenance. Please take care, especially when boarding with children.
Facilities:
- Toilets: Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available on board.
- Changing Places Toilet: While we do not have a Changing Places toilet, one is available next door at the Riverside Museum.
For any additional information or specific accessibility needs, please contact us in advance. We look forward to welcoming you aboard Glenlee!
Visit AccessAble's website for a comprehensive guide of our facilities - AccessAble page
For additional information or feedback, please contact Lauren Henning, our Learning and Museum Manager - lauren.henning@thetallship.com, 0141 330 9077, The Tall Ship Glenlee, 150 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G3 8RS
Above all - Enjoy your visit!
Visual Story
Our visual story is designed to help children and young people prepare for their visit. It contains text and pictures to ensure all visitors know what they may see and experience during a visit to the ship. This is available here as a PDF or here as an adaptable PowerPoint.
Large Print Interpretation
If you require our interpretation in large-print format, please ask at our ticket pavilion, or download here as a Word document or download here as a pdf.
Sensory Backpacks
As well as being exciting, a visit to the Glenlee can be overwhelming for some of our younger visitors, particularly those with sensory perception conditions. There are four backpacks available for families to use while onboard. Inside there are ear defenders, emotion cards, a soft animal toy and fidget toys. There is also a copy of our visual story included. We require a deposit when picking up which will be returned when dropping off, once the contents have been checked. To book one of these backpacks, please email learning@thetallship.com.
