Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- The most accessible entrance has steps.
- This entrance is at the rear of the House, following the path to the right around the house.
- 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: seating.
- This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is next to the Gate House. View information about this toilet (new tab).
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.
- You can borrow these from the Visitor Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
- 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 the Visitor Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
- There is no charge although a donation is appreciated for upkeep of the equipment.
Route to (the Parterre)
- From the Visitor Centre, cross the road using the dropped kerbs and enter the main property gate.
There is a slight slope either side of the road.
Continue 10m along the gravel path and from here, either take the shuttle bus or continue on the gravel path to the House.
From the House, turn right and follow the path.
Take the first left to the rear of the House to the Parterre. - The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
- Path surfaces along the route are gravel and bonded gravel.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is a shuttle which can take visitors to this area, but wheelchair users will need to transfer into it.
Outdoor Spaces
- Access into the area is via steps.
- There are 6 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
- The access points to the area are located on the right side of the House, at the rear.
- There is open access at the surveyed access point.
- The following outdoor facilities are available: formal gardens.
- The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: gravel.
- Footpaths are available in all of the outdoor space.
- The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is step-free level access around the area.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.