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Coughton Court - Scaffold Viewing Platform

Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5JA

Access Guide

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and an open entrance with no doors.
  • This entrance is at the front left of the house.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located in the toilet block off the stable yard. View information about this toilet (new tab).

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.
  • Sensory packs can be borrowed which include: ear defenders and fidget toys.
  • 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: an off-road/all-terrain 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 mobility vehicle is not bookable in advance, and only available on a first come, first served basis.

Route to (the Scaffold Viewing Platform)

  • Take the path from visitor reception over the bridge.
    Follow the road to the right and continue ahead.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac, concrete 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 at the front of the house.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door which are permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 71cm.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Ground to Roof.
  • There are more than 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with handrails on both sides.
  • The highest step is 17cm high.
  • The stairs are open.

Attraction / Exhibit

  • The majority of walkway widths are over 180cm.
  • There is background noise which varies, depending on the time of day.
  • The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
  • There is no step-free level access around the area.
  • There are 99 steps throughout the attraction.
  • There are no seats available in the area.
  • Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven floorboards.