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Amenities in this property include: a reception, formal gardens, a historic house and historic interiors.
The most accessible entrance has a steep ramp/slope (which bypasses any steps), a door permanently held open and a gate.
This entrance is the front entrance via the use of a portable ramp.
There are 1 floors once inside.
Other floors can be accessed via: stairs.
There is stepped access once inside.
There is restricted headroom at this property.
There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
The following are also available: seating, large print information, Braille information and sensory packs.
The sensory pack includes: ear defenders and fidget toys. For more information about reserving a pack, and any charges, please contact the venue before your visit.
This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.

There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the site.
News Inn bus stop is approximately 150m from the gates to the site, however the gates are approximately 100m from the Visitor Reception.
The nearest train station is Avoncliff.
Avoncliff railway station is approximately 3.4 miles from Westwood Manor. There is not a regular bus service from the railway station to Westwood Manor.
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At this location the following are free to access for all visitors: use of the car park.
At this location the following areas are free to access for National Trust members but payable for everyone else: all other aspects of the site.
This site offers companion or carer discounts.

The entrance surveyed is located on the road in front of the Manor.
There is stepped access at the entrance.
The slight ramp is under 75cm wide, with no handrails.
There is 1 step, which is unmarkedno handrails.
The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
There is a single manual gate which is permanently open.
The width of the opening is 82cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of more than 1.5cm.

There is step-free level access into the area.
The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
The width of the door opening is 71cm.
Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of more than 1.5cm.
There is step-free level access around the area.
The majority of aisle widths are under 150cm.
There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) within the majority of the area.
Some of the flooring is smooth and even.
Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
There is step-free level access to the counter.
The height of the counter is 70cm.
The counter has windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
There are tables and chairs without armrests available in the visitor reception.
The following furniture is permanently fixed: some of the chairs and all of the tables.
Services/facilities available include: a portable card machine for payment and a member of staff to provide assistance.
There is no (or very little) background noise here.
Lighting levels are low.

The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
The tour takes approximately 45 minutes.
There is step-free access via ramp along the tour route.
There are doorways or openings used on the tour which are under 75cm wide.
The majority of walkway widths are under 120cm.
The tour can not be adapted to avoid inaccessible areas.
Areas with stepped access only can be experienced by visitors via a photo album.
The tour route may vary depending on the season.
There is no (or very little) background noise along the tour route.
Tour information includes the following formats: information booklets and Braille.
Floor plans/maps are available for the tour route.
The tour does not have a hearing assistance system.
There are chairs without armrests at regular intervals along the tour.
The following furniture is permanently fixed: some of the chairs and all of the tables.
Some flooring along the tour route is smooth and even.
Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet and uneven floorboards.
Lighting levels are low along parts of the tour route.
There are doorways on both floors with steps at the threshold.
The maximum height of a step is 14cm.

This information is for the access point located on the right-hand side of the entrance to the Manor.
There is step-free level access into the area.
There is open access at the surveyed access point.
The width of the gap is 60cm.
The following outdoor facilities are available: formal gardens.
The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass and block paving.
Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor space.
The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is step-free level access around the area.
There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.