Access Statement for Bridge Inn

Introduction

The pub is set just outside the picturesque village of Acle situated right on the river Bure with views over rolling fields. We have a large oval restaurant which is a converted Kiln refurbished in 1961.

We have a large bar area and a function room.

Pre-Arrival

There is both a train station and bus stops situated in the Acle area which run from early morning to late evening every day every half hour.

The train station is 45minute walk or a 5minute taxi ride available by pre-booking.

The bus stop is a 25minute walk from the center of Acle the pub.The nearest shop is over the bridge but seasonal onlyAcle is 1 mile away where there is a high street with a selection of shops including a post office.

We welcome dogs

Our website is www.maypolehotels.com/bridgeinn provides pictures and information on up coming events.

You can contact us by telephone, e-mail or fax (details below)

Car Parking & Mooring Facilities

We open the doors at 11am every day (breakfast 8:30-10 in season contact for dates and details) and serve food from 12noon

We have a large tarmac car park with marked spaces and disabled parking bays

Along the river there is space for up to 16 boats (depending on size) with limited electric hook up points (charges for over night mooring and electric hook up apply £4 each)

There is also space for another 20+ boats situated over the bridge 2minutes walk away.

Main Entrance Car Park & Riverside

The car park door is 80cm wide with a ramp down inside to the bar area

There is 11 tables in this area for eating and drinking

The riverside door is 80cm and has a 17cm step up before entering the other end of the bar

All areas are carpeted

The restaurant is situated near the car park door it has a 9cm step in
(removable ramp is available for wheelchair access)

There is a slope down to the function room which has large double door 135cm and access to garden via another double door 170cm with a 6.5cm door step

The pub closes when every customer leaves after we stop serving 11pm Monday to Saturday 10:30pm Sundays

Public Areas

All areas have been redecorated over late 2009 early 2010 and bring a warm and cozy feel to the place.

Carpeted throughout

There is adequate lighting through out the building

Public Areas – Bar, Restaurant etc

There is a fire place in the bar area (lit in winter months)

Dog bowls are available on request

Dogs are welcome in all areas except the restaurant

Children are welcome in all areas

We have a large Marquee suitable for outside dinning

There is walk ways along both the river and the road for taking dogs

There are hooks to hang coats near the car park door and in the restaurant

Public WCs

There are 2 sets of toilets in the building one situated near the restaurant the other near the function room

Ladies toilets near the function room have baby changing facilities and a disabled toilet

Ladies are carpeted gents are tiled

Function room toilets doors are 76cm

Restaurant toilets doors are 74cm

All toilets have hand dryers

Restaurant / Bar Areas

The bar area is in 2 halves the first has 6 tables with seating for up to 26 the second has 5 tables with seating for up to 24 both have mixture of carver and normal chairs

The restaurant has 12 tables and seating for 52 with no carvers

The function room has 7 tables and seating for 26 with a mixture of chairs

Food is served 12noon – 9pm (breakfast 8:30-10 in season contact for dates and details)

We have a large Marquee situated on the patio for outside dinning

Waitress service is offered in the winter in the restaurant, summer months food is ordered at the order points at restaurant entrance and small bar

We have quiet background music playing in the building and do occasionally have live performances on special occasions ask for details

Parts of the bar do have low ceilings and between the two areas is a beam 182cm (6”)

The bar is 105cm high

We do cater for people with allergies and dietary requirements, we also have a gluten free menu available

High chairs are available

Shop

There is a small seasonal shop over the other side of the bridge

25minute walk into Acle there is a selection of shops including news agents post office and small supermarket

Acle is 1.5 miles to the center

Conference & Meeting Rooms, Banqueting

The function room can be hired out for meeting and conferences

There is a 52” TV with both S-video and phono connections for presentations (leads not provided)

There is good lighting in this room

Please contact us about additional requirements (individual requirements catered for)

We can do buffets with a selection of food for all occasions please contact us for details of pricing and arrangements

Toilets are situated outside the door of the function room

Grounds & Gardens

At the front of the building there is a grassed areas with 4 benches along the river

At the rear of the building is 21 benches and additional tables in the garden along with a pool table

There is a children’s play area with ride on bikes and a crazy golf course

Situated next to the play area is amusements arcade with a selection of games including air hockey 2p pushers prize crane and dance mat machine

There is a concrete path that goes around the building and path up to the river

You can also walk round the building straight into the garden

Additional Information

If you require any assistance during your visit please feel free to ask any member of staff
Duty Managers are available at any time on request

There is a No smoking policy any where in the building but feel free to go into the gardens where ashtrays are provided

We offer free Wi-Fi to all customers

Dogs and children are welcome

You are welcome to store any medication or special dietary foods in the fridge in the kitchen as long as it is labeled clearly

Mobile phone reception is poor in areas of the building but stronger outside

Address: The Bridge Inn
Acle Bridge
Norwich
Norfolk
NR13 3AS

Telephone: 01493 750288

Fax: 01493 752907

E-mail: bridgeinn@maypolehotles.com

Website: www.maypolehotels.com/bridgeinn

Contact Telephone and E-mail Address

We welcome your feedback to help us continually improve. If you have any comments please phone 01493 750 288 or e-mail bridgeinn@maypolehotels.com