Access Guide
Summary
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- The most accessible entrance has a step and a door permanently held open.
- This entrance is at the side of the house.
- There is stepped access once inside.
- There are steps along the route.
- There is restricted headroom at this property.
- There is 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 Stableyard. View information about this toilet (new tab)
- There is a separate exit.
- The exit has steps and a door permanently held open.
Route to (the Tunnels)
- 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 continue straight ahead. The entrance to the tunnels is signed.
- 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 no accessible shuttle to this area.
Entrance
- The entrance surveyed is located at the start of the tunnels.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
- The width of the opening is 83cm.
- There is a second manual door which is permanently open.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
Attraction / Exhibit
- The majority of walkway widths are under 120cm.
- There is no (or very little) background noise here.
- The following may be experienced on the tour: lighting effects.
- The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
- There is no step-free level access around the area.
- There are steps along the route, and 13 steps to the exit. There are slight and steep ramps without handrails along the route.
- Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
- Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to compacted earth.
- Lighting levels are low.
- Some areas of the route have very low lighting.
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.