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Dyrham Park - Play Area

Dyrham, near Bath, Gloucestershire, SN14 8HY

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this area include: an adventure playground.
  • The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope and a gate.
  • This entrance is on the right hand side of the Old Lodge Café.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • 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 located to the right of the café. 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 Play Area)

  • From the visitor centre follow the main drive downhill until you reach a crossroads.
    Take a right turn and follow the hill down and then up towards the Old Lodge Café. The gate into the playground area is on the left.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a very 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.

Outdoor Spaces

  • This information is for the access point located on the right hand side of the Old Lodge Café.
  • Access into the area is via a slight ramp/slope.
  • The slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There is a gate at the surveyed access point which opens both ways.
  • The gate is self-closing.
  • The gate has a latch lock.
  • The width of the gap is 95cm.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: a playground and a playground with play equipment.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: wood bark.
  • Footpaths are available in all of the outdoor space.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access around some of the area.
  • There are slight ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas .
  • The slight slope is beyond the gate.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Playground View
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is not firm and even, but is over 150cm wide.
    • The play equipment is in easy reach for seated and standing users, and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, rocking, rotating, climbing and balancing.