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Blickling Tower - National Trust

The Tower, Blickling, Norfolk, NR11 6PB

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has a step and a manual door.
  • This entrance is on the left side of the property.
  • There are 4 floors once inside.
  • Other floors can be accessed via: stairs.
  • There is stepped access once inside.
  • There is restricted headroom and restricted room to manoeuvre at this property.
  • This accommodation also has the following available: bath mats.
  • If you have any allergies please contact holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk for advice.
  • National Trust Holidays offer vibrating fire alarm pillows for people with hearing loss.
  • National Trust Holidays work with an organisation that can offer the hire of equipment to support any accessibility needs.
  • If you would like more information on these services, please contact guestrelations@nationaltrust.org.uk.
  • This property has movement activated outdoor lighting.
  • For actual bed sizes please visit the National Trust website.

Public Transport

Parking

  • The property has a car park.
  • The vehicle route from the main road to the car park includes: uneven surfaces and potholes.
  • This is an open air car park with a gravel surface.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: uneven surfaces and slopes/ramps.
  • There is a dedicated unmarked parking area which can accommodate approximately 2 cars.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located on the left side of the property.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • This entrance has a key hole and a key safe.
  • Features at a suitable height for a wheelchair user include: the key hole.
  • Features not positioned at a suitable height for a wheelchair user include: the key safe.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 191cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of more than 1.5cm.

Standard Bathroom (Ground Floor)

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The bathroom door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 66cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 195cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 269cm x 142cm.
  • The bathroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • All flooring in the bathroom is smooth and even.
  • The bathroom has not got a non-slip floor.
  • Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The majority of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is no lateral transfer space next to the seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • The bathroom has: a bath and an over bath shower.
  • The bath is at a height of 54cm.
  • The bath tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is an adjustable, detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 194cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the kitchen.
  • The minimum width in the kitchen is 113cm.
  • Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, an oven, a hob, a kettle and a toaster.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The majority of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The area does not have a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the kitchen areas is high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The worktops/counters are at a height of 92cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the wall and to the hob.
  • There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The cupboard/unit handles are not easy to grip.
  • The oven door handles have a low colour contrast.
  • The sink tap types are lever mixer.
  • There are chairs without armrests available in the kitchen.
  • There is not a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The height of the seat is 44cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 56cm.

Utility Room

  • This room is located off the kitchen.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 197cm.
  • There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
  • The minimum width in the room is 86cm.
  • Facilities/features in the room include: a sink, a fridge freezer, a washing machine, a tumble dryer and a microwave.
  • All flooring in the utility room is smooth and even.
  • The majority of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The area does not have a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the room is high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The worktops/counters are at a height of 93cm.
  • The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the wall.
  • There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
  • The sink tap types are lever mixer.

Lounge

  • Access into the room is via steps.
  • There are 3 steps, which are unmarked, with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 190cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of more than 1.5cm.
  • Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, armchairs, chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, a coffee table, a table and a telephone.
  • There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 41cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 84cm.
  • There is a dining table at a height of 72cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 56cm.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of the room.
  • Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the lounge/living areas is high.
  • The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, R.
  • There are 13 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with no handrails.
  • The highest step is 18cm high.
  • This is a spiral staircase and will be narrower in some areas.
  • Lighting levels are varied.
  • There are ropes either side of the stairs to aid support.

Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Twin)

  • This bedroom is located on the first floor, off the stairway.
  • Access into the room is via a step.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 68cm.
  • The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The door height is 176cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is high.
  • The bed type is twin.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 59cm.
  • The height to the top of the mattress of the second bed is 59cm.
  • The twin beds cannot be put together.
  • The beds do not have a footboard.
  • There is a padded chair without armrests available in the bedroom.
  • There is not a seat at a recommended height (between 45cm and 48cm).
  • The height of the seat is 38cm.
  • Some flooring in the room is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Bedroom (Second Floor - Double - Ensuite)

  • This bedroom is located on the second floor, off the stairway.
  • There is step-free level access into this bedroom.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • The colour contrast between the bedroom walls and floor is high.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The height of the bed to the top of the mattress is 69cm.
  • The bed has a footboard.
  • There is a padded chair with armrests available in the bedroom.
  • There is not a seat at a recommended height (between 45cm and 48cm).
  • The height of the seat is 41cm.
  • Some flooring in the room is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Ensuite View
    • The ensuite door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The width of the ensuite door opening is 63cm.
    • The door into the ensuite does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
    • The door height is 197cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of more than 1.5cm.
    • All flooring in the ensuite is smooth and even.
    • Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The toilet seat is 41cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever.
    • The ensuite has: a shower with stepped access.
    • There is an adjustable, detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist turn.
    • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, the floor and the toilet seat.

Outdoor Seating Areas (Roof Terrace)

  • The following outdoor areas are available: terrace.
  • Access to the outdoor seating area is via a step.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 67cm.
  • The door does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • The entrance opening height is 182cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of more than 1.5cm.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area includes an uneven hard surface and a non-slip surface.
  • Facilities in this area include: a picnic table with fixed seating.
  • There is not a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
  • The height of the seat is 49cm.
  • The surface height of the table is 80cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the tables is 73cm.