Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- Amenities in this building include: a museum.
- The most accessible entrance has a step, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- This entrance is the garage entrance at the front of the building.
- There is step-free access once inside.
- There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- The following are also available: audio format information.
- This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is to the right of visitor reception.. View information about this toilet (new tab)
Equipment and Resources to Borrow
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
- You can borrow these from visitor reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
- Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.
Route to (the Garage)
- From visitor reception, pass through the open gateway to the left.
Follow the path down and take the first path on the right.
Continue ahead to the end of this path and turn left.
The entrance to the garage is on the left. - The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
- Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and paving stones.
- The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is no accessible shuttle to this area.
Entrance
- The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There is 1 step, which is clearly marked, with no handrails.
- There are double manual doors which are permanently open.
- The width of the opening is 300cm.
Attraction / Exhibit
- The majority of walkway widths are between 120cm and 180cm.
- There is background noise here.
- The following may be experienced on the tour: sudden loud noises.
- Exhibit information includes the following formats: audio description.
- 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.
- All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.