Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- The most accessible entrance has a step and a door permanently held open.
- This entrance is at the front of the Dovecote and front of the Stables.
- There is step free access once inside the Dovecote but the floor is uneven.
There is step free access on the ground floor of the Stables but stepped access to the first floor. - Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
- The following are also available: seating and an information board in the car park.
- This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- Staff are available for assistance once a month when the buildings are open.
The site is unstaffed at all other times.
Public Transport
- There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the site.
- The nearest train station is Sandy.
- Sandy Station is approximately 5 miles from the venue.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
Parking
- This site has a car park.
- This is an open air car park with a loose chippings surface.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Maps and information boards are available.
- There are no Blue Badge parking bays available.
- Obstacles from the car park include: grass.
- There are not parent and child parking bays available.
Admissions
- At this location the following are free to access for all visitors: All areas of the site.
- Parking is free for all visitors.
- The Dovecote and Stables are only open to the public on specific days, please check the national trust website for more information.
The grounds around the Dovecote and Stables are open all year.
Outdoor Spaces
- The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass.
- Footpaths are available in all 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.
Entrance (Dovecote)
- The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
- There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- There is a similar door and step to access the second room of the Dovecote.
Attraction / Exhibit (Dovecote)
- There is no (or very little) background noise here.
- Exhibit information includes the following formats: information board.
- The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
- There is step-free level access around the area.
- There are chairs without armrests available in the area.
- Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
- Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to compacted earth.
- Lighting levels are low.
- There are volunteers located in the Dovecote to provide talks and information about the site.
Entrance (Stables)
- The entrance surveyed is located at the rear of the building.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
- The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
- There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
- The width of the opening is 172cm.
Attraction / Exhibit (Stables)
- The majority of walkway widths are over 180cm.
- There is no (or very little) background noise here.
- Exhibit information includes the following formats: information board.
- The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
- There is step-free level access around the area.
- There are bench seats and chairs without armrests available in the area.
- Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
- Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There are volunteers located in the Stables to provide talks and information about the site.
Stairs (Stables)
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1.
- There are 18 steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked with handrails on both sides.
- The highest step is 22cm high.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.