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Castle Drogo - Rhododendron Garden

Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon, EX6 6PB

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has a very steep ramp/slope and a gate.
  • This entrance is to the right of the path leading from the visitor centre to the castle, just before you reach the entrance to the castle.
  • 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 not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located to the left of the visitor centre welcome desk. View information about this toilet (new tab).
  • There is a separate exit.
  • The exit has a steep ramp/slope and a gate.

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 the visitor centre. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: a tramper. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance.
  • You can borrow these from the visitor centre. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • There are charges to borrow a tramper.
  • A volunteer driven buggy shuttle is available to transport between the visitor centre and castle.
    Wheelchair users will need to transfer from their chair.

Route to (the Rhododendron Garden)

  • Exit the rear of the visitor centre and follow the path to the road.
    At the road turn right down a slope.
    Before getting to the castle turn right along a gravel path.
    Follow this path around and down to the gate for the garden.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac, gravel and bonded gravel.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Outdoor Spaces

  • This information is for the access point located to the right of the path from the visitor centre to the castle, just before you reach the entrance to the castle.
  • Access into the area is via a very steep ramp/slope.
  • The slope is over 150cm wide.
  • There is a gate at the surveyed access point which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is self-closing.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: woodland.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: gravel, uncompacted earth and loose stones.
  • Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor space.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no step-free level access around the area.
  • There are steep ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas.
  • The outdoor space is on the side of a hill, and there are steep slopes in various locations throughout the area.
  • There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have gates which may create obstacles for some users.
  • There are exposed tree roots along some of the paths.

Exit

  • The exit is located at the rear of the garden, towards the castle.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the exit.
  • There is a single manual gate which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 175cm.
  • There is a steep slope over 150cm wide beyond the exit.
  • The gate leads to Castle Walk.