Accessibility

The Potions Cauldron Group makes every effort to ensure that their attractions and retail outlets are accessible for as many visitors as possible.

However due to the location and nature of some of our buildings there maybe some challenges for some visitors with; disabilities, medical and access needs. The Potions Cauldron Group is in line with the Equality Act 2010.

We are committed to making sure that were possible every visitors has an enjoyable and safe visit, should any visitor have any issues or concerns and it is not answered below we recommend emailing the following, where a member of the team will be happy to help.

Contact email

The Potions Academy – academy@thepotionscauldron.com

Contact phone number – 01904 692192

We hope that the below will help with your visit.

Find Us / Parking 

We are located in York’s famous Shambles. It is a cobbled street so please take extra care if visiting as it can be quite uneven. The nearest car park is York Shambles operated by Q Park and has disabled bays.

Sat Nav is YO1 7NZ

For more information please visit –

Car park for York Shambles (q-park.co.uk)

Wheelchair and Mobility Scooters 

Sadly as the Academy is located up a flight of stairs (About 15 steps) there is limited access. Should you wish to book a family experience at our Potions Cauldron venue please email Natalie to discuss - natalie@thepotionscauldron.com 

Carers 

Carers are free at the Potions Cauldron York, please bring proof with you which can be an carer card or similar, we understand not everyone will have one so letter etc will be considered. Carers that are free are there to support the person/s taking part in the experience.

For the Potions Class (30-minute) experience, carers wishing to take part will need pay an upgrade cost of £2.49 which will include a magical potion. 

Toilets 

The neatest access toilet is on Silver Street just at the other side of the market, access is via a radar key. There is a key that the staff can provide for you.

For more information please visit - Silver Street public toilets – City of York Council

Guide & Assistant Dogs 

We welcome all guide and assistance dogs into the venue, should you require a water and bowl please just ask a member of the team.

Autism 

We have sensory bags to use during the experience should you like to lend one, speak to a member of the team. 

Should you have any triggers please speak to a member of the team and we will do our best to help in any way we can.

Seating 

Our potions experience is fully seated. 

Staff Training 

We are currently training all staff on Welcome to Excellences’ training course ‘Welcoming All’ this will provide our team with greater tools in welcoming guest with specific and additional needs.

Dementia Friends 

Our staff are undertaking training to become Dementia Friends.