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The most accessible entrance has a steep ramp/slope and an open entrance with no doors.
This entrance is at the end of the winding path from the ticket office.
There is step-free access once inside.
There is not 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 on the right of the shop and 17th century stables. View information about this toilet (new tab)

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 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 visitor reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
The trampers need to be booked prior to visiting.

Go up the hill from the visitor reception.
Turn right and then left past the ticket office.
Take the narrower path on the left.
Take the right path at the fork and follow it around until you reach the Keep Garden and Gazebo Exhibition.
The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and gravel.
The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

This information is for the access point located at the end of the winding path from the ticket office.
Access into the area is via a steep ramp/slope.
The slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
There is open access at the surveyed access point.
The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass, gravel and loose stones.
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 bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
There is stepped access at the entrance.
There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
The width of the opening is 89cm.
There is alternative stepped access to to the right as you face this entrance.
There are 10+ steps that are not clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.

The majority of walkway widths are between 120cm and 180cm.
There is no (or very little) background noise here.
Exhibit information includes the following formats: information board.
The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
There is step-free level access around the area.
There are bench seats available in the area.
The following furniture is permanently fixed: all of the chairs.
Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
Lighting levels are varied.