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Brockhampton - The Gatehouse

Brockhampton Estate, Bringsty, near Bromyard, Herefordshire, WR6 5TB

Access Guide

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has a step and a narrow entrance opening.
  • This entrance is to the inner side of the gatehouse.
  • Other floors can be accessed via: stairs.
  • There is stepped access once inside.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
  • This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is in the toilet block to the rear of the Granary Kiosk. View information about this toilet (new tab).

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair and cycles. 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: accessible maps.
  • You can borrow these from visitor reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: a mobility scooter. 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.
  • The cycles that can be borrowed are children's balance bikes.

Route to (The Gatehouse)

  • From the visitor reception follow the pathway around to the right and walk ahead towards the manor house.
    Pass the second-hand bookshop on the left and go towards the gatehouse on the right, then turn right.
    The entrance is located on the right.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and gravel.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located in the archway of the gatehouse.
  • 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 opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 65cm.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 10 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with handrails on both sides.
  • The highest step is 20cm high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Attraction / Exhibit (First Floor)

  • The majority of walkway widths are over 180cm.
  • The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • There are no seats available in the area.
  • Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven floorboards.