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Dyrham Park - House

Dyrham, near Bath, Gloucestershire, SN14 8HY

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this building include: exhibition rooms and historic interiors.
  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access, a manual door and a narrow entrance opening.
  • This entrance is the accessible entrance at the rear of the property.
  • There are 2 floors once inside.
  • Other floors can be accessed via: stairs.
  • There is step-free access to the ground floor only once inside.
  • 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 and on site-transport.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located on the right of the shop. 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.
  • 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: a tramper. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.
  • The tramper can be pre-booked to guarantee availability by phone or email.
    If it's not pre-booked it can be hired on the day.
    Only allow 1 booking is available per day, with no time limit on booking or use.
    Users must be over 14 years old.
    The venue is not a part of any pre-approval tramper schemes.

Route to (the House)

  • For the most accessible entrance, follow the main drive downhill from the visitor centre until you reach a right turn before the cattle grid towards the house.
    Alternatively, pass through the gate by the cattle grid then turn right and go under the archway towards the garden. Once in the garden, follow the pathway right and the house will be on the right.
  • 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 an accessible shuttle which can take visitors to this area.

Entrance (Main)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the house.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 10+ steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • All of the steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • There are double manual doors (with one door locked) which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 67cm.
  • There is a balustrade on the left of the steps to provide support.

Entrance (Accessible)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the rear of the house.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors (with one door locked) which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 68cm.
  • This is also the accessible exit.

Tour

  • The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
  • The tour takes approximately 30 minutes.
  • There is stepped access along the tour route.
  • There are doorways or openings used on the tour which are under 75cm wide.
  • The majority of walkway widths are between 120cm and 180cm.
  • The tour can not be adapted to avoid inaccessible areas.
  • There is background noise which varies, depending on the time of day.
  • The following may be experienced on the tour: lighting effects.
  • The tour does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There are chairs without armrests at regular intervals along the tour.
  • There are folding seats/stools available to take around the tour.
  • Some flooring along the tour route is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Lighting levels are low along parts of the tour route.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are more than 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The highest step is 15cm high.
  • The stairs are open.
  • This is a spiral staircase and will be narrower in some areas.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.