Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- Amenities in this building include: a great barn.
- The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- This entrance is at the front of the barn.
- There is step-free access once inside.
- There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is in front of the shop. 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.
- Sensory packs can be borrowed which include: ear defenders, fidget toys, sunglasses, activity sheets, soft toy and communication cards.
- Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.
- Adult and child sensory packs are available.
Route to (Great Barn)
- Exit the car park at the front.
Continue along the path and the Great Barn is on the right. - The route to the area is step-free via a slight 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.
Entrance
- The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the Great Barn.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors which are permanently open.
- The width of the opening is 320cm.
- The entrance opening has a minimum height of 200cm.
- There is also an entrance at the rear of the Great Barn in the car park.
Attraction / Exhibit
- The majority of walkway widths are over 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 some of the area.
- The flooring is very uneven in places.
- Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
- Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles and compacted earth.
- Lighting levels are low.