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Calke Abbey - House

Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7JF

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Access Guide

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and a manual door.
  • This entrance is at the front of the house.
  • There are 2 floors once inside.
  • Other floors can be accessed via: stairs.
  • There is step-free access to the ground floor only once inside.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
  • The following are also available: a virtual tour.
  • This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is in the Stableyard. View information about this toilet (new tab)
  • There is a separate exit.
  • The exit has step-free level access, manual doors and a narrow exit opening.

Route to (the House)

  • On exiting the visitor centre bear right then follow the path to the left. Continue past the stables then turn right at the end of the building and follow the signs for the house. Turn right through the green gate and follow the path to the house. At the end of the path turn right and continue around the side of the house. Turn left to follow the path at the front of the house. The entrance to the house is on the left.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac, paving stones and bonded gravel.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is an accessible shuttle which can take visitors to this area.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the house.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • The entrance opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
  • There is a mat in front of the door which may be a trip hazard.

Tour

  • The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
  • The tour takes approximately 1 hour.
  • There is stepped access along the tour route.
  • The majority of walkway widths are under 120cm.
  • The tour can not be adapted to avoid inaccessible areas.
  • Areas with stepped access only can be experienced by visitors via a virtual tour.
  • There is background noise along the tour route.
  • The following may be experienced on the tour: interactive video effects.
  • Tour information includes the following formats: pictorial and information board.
  • The tour does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There are a mixture of chairs with and without armrests at regular intervals along the tour.
  • Some flooring along the tour route is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Lighting levels are low along parts of the tour route.
  • There are manual wheelchairs available on the first floor, however, access to the first floor is by the main stairs. There is stepped access to the second floor.

Stairs (Main)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • There are more than 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The highest step is 16cm high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Stairs (Rear)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • There are more than 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The highest step is 19cm high.
  • Lighting levels are varied.
  • There are two staircases on the exit route of the tour.

Exit

  • The exit is located at the side of the house.
  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • There are double manual doors (with one door locked) which open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 62cm.
  • There is a second manual door which is permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the exit with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • There is an alternative exit through the Tunnels.

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 or hire the following mobility vehicles: 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 visitor reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • Manual wheelchairs and walking sticks are also available to borrow for the house tour.