Hi Helen
The National Trust have become increasingly adept at organising scaffold access for the general public. In the last few years, in the Midlands region alone: Attingham Park, Hanbury Hall and Croome Court in the Midlands have arranged for access to scaffolding to view conservation work on the rooftops. Croome Court even installed a cafe up there (the Sky Cafe) which was nominated for a M+H Commercial innovation award. Hardwick Hall has allowed scaffolding access indoors to view conservation work on their tapestries.
Contact the properties directly for further information.
On a smaller scale, most heritage building contractors working on Heritage building restoration projects (particularly if HLF funded) are now asked to provide site and where possible scaffolding access as part of the wider audience/community activity plan. I recently went up on the scaffolding at the Weavers Cottages in Kidderminster. That project is being managed by David Trevis-Smith, Project Organiser for the Trust, email [log in to unmask]
All the best
Jenni Waugh
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Subject: Scaffold Tours
Hello Everyone
I am setting up Scaffold Tours as part of our HLF Funded Project Pilgrim here at Gloucester Cathedral.
Our planning is well underway but I am hoping some Gemmers may have experience in planning and or delivery of tours at height?
We have had some very productive best practice visits to other sites who offer unusual activities that come with different levels of risk but haven't managed to link with an organisation who have delivered chargeable public scaffold tours.
I am particularly interested in:
- Examples of risk assessments
- Examples of volunteers leading tours at height
- Pricing structures for individuals and groups
- Restrictions in terms of health, age, height etc
- Lessons learned (unusual experiences)
All hints and tips gratefully received!
Warmest wishes
Helen
Helen Jeffrey
Community Engagement Manager
Gloucester Cathedral
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