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Belton Estate - Car Parking and Arrival

High Road, Belton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2LS

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Admissions

  • At this location the following are free to access for all visitors: the parkland when accessed from The Lion Gates on Belton Lane.
  • At this location the following areas are free to access for National Trust members but payable for everyone else: parking and all other areas of the site.
  • At this location the following areas require payment from everyone (including National Trust members): some special events, including the annual Christmas at Belton festival.
  • This site offers companion or carer discounts.

Public Transport

  • There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the site.
  • Belton Hall Gates bus stop is just outside the gates to the site, however, the driveway gates are approximately 380 metres from the Visitor Reception Building.
    Anyone arriving by bus or bike can collect a free hot drink voucher to use in the café as part of an initiative to promote green travel to the site, in association with Good Journey.
  • The nearest train station is Grantham.
  • Grantham Station is approximately 3.2 miles from the Belton Estate, with regular buses to Belton Hall Gates bus stop.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).

Parking (Main Car Park)

  • This site has a car park.
  • This is an open air car park with a grass and compacted earth surface.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Maps and information boards are not available.
  • There are no Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: loose chippings.
  • There are not parent and child parking bays available.
  • There are more than 10 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay surveyed are 243cm x 477cm.
  • There is no electric vehicle charging point designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • An app is required for electric vehicle charging not designated for Blue Badge holders and Payment is via tap and pay (contactless payment).
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.

Parking (Blue Badge Parking)

  • This site has a car park.
  • This is an open air car park with a loose chippings surface.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders only.
  • Maps and information boards are available.
  • There are more than 30 Blue Badge parking bays.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 324cm x 631cm.
  • The hatched zone is under 120cm wide.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 8m from the Visitor reception entrance.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: loose chippings and grass.
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Blue Badge parking is available in front of, and behind, the Visitor Reception Building.

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair. 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 and sunglasses.
  • You can borrow these from the Visitor Reception Building. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: off-road/all-terrain mobility scooters and trampers. 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 the Visitor Reception Building. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • The accessible visitor shuttle bus operates from the rear of the Visitor Reception Building.

Visitor Reception

  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • The door is automatic, opens by sliding and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 179cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) within the majority of the area.
  • All flooring is smooth and even.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 110cm.
  • There is not a low level section at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The counter is placed in front of a patterned background.
  • The counter has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There are sofas and bench seats available in the visitor reception.
  • 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 moderate to good.
  • The exit door is manual, opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the exit door opening is 160cm.

Changing Places

  • Location and Access View
    • The facility is not additional to standard and accessible toilets, and is located close to other managed facilities.
    • There is a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of more than 1.5cm.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 405cm x 299cm.
    • The ceiling height is at a minimum height of 2.4m and there is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
    • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • Toilet Details View
    • There are lateral transfer spaces on both sides of the seat.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 84cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 268cm.
    • The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the door, vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet and vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a dropdown rail on both sides of the seat.
    • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, all grab rails, all dropdown rails, the floor and the toilet seat.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm above the floor.
    • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height (within 10cm from floor).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 93cm.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The facility changing bench is wall mounted and height-adjustable.
    • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm.
    • The changing places hoist is powered overhead and covers all areas in the cubicle.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is an adjustable, detachable shower head at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is no shower seat.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • The wash basin is 57cm from the floor.
    • The soap dispenser is 82cm from the floor.
    • The towel dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
    • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
    • The facility has: a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin, a wheel in shower and a privacy screen.
    • The facility does not have a full length mirror.
    • There is a shelf located where it is reachable for seated and standing users.
    • The shelf does not meet the criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets. For the Stoma Friendly Toilets criteria click here and scroll to the Stoma Friendly tab in the right hand pane.
    • The coat hooks are 101cm and 130cm from the floor.
    • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
    • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 91cm.
    • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The soap dispenser is attached to the same height adjustable platform as the wash basin, and will move up and down in unison with the wash basin.