Awards for The BIG Sheep

Invest In Nature

This business is situated within the North Devon Biosphere Reserve. A world class environment designated by the United Nations. A place where nature, conservation and sustainable development go hand in hand.

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from North Devon Biosphere Reserve.

Self-assessed Accessibility Information

Self-assessed Accessibility Information provides a list of available facilities and services, highlighted as being of key importance by disabled people.  Along with Access Statements, which provide a fuller written description of accessibility, it can help people with access needs make an informed choice as to whether accommodation, attractions, food & drink or shopping establishments meet their needs.

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Yes
    Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • Yes
    Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • Yes
    is gravel
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Yes
    Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

  • Yes
    Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • Yes
    From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • Yes
    To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • Yes
    To the gift shop
  • Yes
    Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Yes
    Baby changing facilities

Food

  • Yes
    Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Yes
    Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Yes
    Vegetarian
  • Yes
    High chairs for children
  • Yes
    Children's menu

General

  • Yes
    Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Yes
    Clear signage
  • Yes
    Wheelchairs provided
  • Yes
    Free
  • Yes
    Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
  • Yes
    Audible alarm system

Notes

  • We have one wheelchair on site to hire free of charge. Please enquire on arrival. <br />Some of the routes pathways are gravel based so can be bumby. <br />