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Acorn Bank - Watermill

Temple Sowerby, near Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 1SP

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this building include: exhibition rooms and historic interiors.
  • The most accessible entrance has a step, a slight ramp/slope and a door permanently held open.
  • This entrance is located on the side of the Water Mill.
  • There is step-free access to the majority of the venue once inside.
  • The wheel observation room.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: seating.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located within the Café and Courtyard area. View information about this toilet (new tab).
  • Dogs are allowed at this property.

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs and a mountain trike. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • Sensory packs can be borrowed which include: ear defenders, fidget toys, magnifying glass, activity sheets and accessible maps.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: a tramper. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • For use of the electric mountain trike, please contact the property directly.
    Although a booking is not required, it is recommended that mobility equipment is reserved in advance.

Hikes and Trails (Trail To The Water Mill from the Ticket Kiosk)

  • The trail is approximately 0.4 miles.
  • This trail runs from the Ticket Kiosk, through the picnic area and woodland, to the Water Mill.
  • The trail is not open 24 hours.
  • None of the paths are lit at night.
  • The route includes the following surfaces: mud.
  • Some of the route contains steep gradients.
  • These are found in the following areas: the slope from the Ticket Kiosk to the Picnic Area.
  • There are alternative routes to avoid these areas.
  • The route is clearly signposted.
  • The route has handheld maps.
  • Seating is available on the route.
  • There are no toilet facilities along the route.
  • Some areas of this path have protruding tree roots which may present a trip hazard.

Entrance (The Water Mill)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the Water Mill.
  • 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 76cm.

Attraction / Exhibit (The Water Mill)

  • The majority of walkway widths are between 120cm and 180cm.
  • There is background noise here.
  • Exhibit information includes the following formats: pictorial, information board and television/screen.
  • The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • There are bench seats available in the area.
  • The following furniture is permanently fixed: all of the chairs.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Lighting levels are low in some areas.