Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- Amenities in this building include: a reception.
- The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope and a manual door.
- This entrance is at the front of the shop.
- The following are also available: a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
- At the time of our visit the hearing assistance system was working.
- This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is in front of the shop. View information about this toilet (new tab).
- The entrance can be used to exit by visitors with limited mobility.
Public Transport
- There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the site.
- The nearest bus stop is on Bradford Road West Lea Road.
- The nearest train station is Keighley.
- The nearest train station is 1.5 miles away.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
Parking
- This site has a car park.
- This is an open air car park with a gravel and compacted earth surface.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Maps and information boards are not available.
- There are 4 Blue Badge parking bays.
- There is no hatched zone.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 62m from the visitors reception.
- Obstacles from the car park include: loose chippings and slopes/ramps.
- There are not parent and child parking bays available.
- The blue badge bays are signed but have no markings.
Admissions
- At this location the following are free to access for all visitors: parking, shop, tea rooms, grounds, great barn and meadow walk.
- At this location the following areas are free to access for National Trust members but payable for everyone else: the formal gardens and the hall.
- This site offers companion or carer discounts.
Entrance
- The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
- 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 85cm.
- The entrance opening has a minimum height of 200cm.
- There is a second manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- The second opening does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
- The second opening height is 194cm.
Visitor Reception
- There is step-free level access into the area.
- There is step-free level access around the area.
- The majority of aisle widths are under 150cm.
- There is no room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) within the majority of the area.
- All flooring is smooth and even.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 92cm.
- There is a low level section at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The counter has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- Services/facilities available include: a portable card machine for payment and a member of staff to provide assistance.
- There is no (or very little) background noise here.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- During the winter season the visitors reception is located within the shop.
During the summer season visitor reception is run from an open sided gazebo to the front of the Hall, on the right side of the shop.
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.