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Flatford - Bridge Cottage

Flatford, East Bergholt, Suffolk, CO7 6UL

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this building include: exhibition rooms.
  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and a narrow entrance opening.
  • This entrance is the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • There is restricted headroom at this property.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: a large map in the car park and an information board in the car park.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is next to the Blue Badge parking bays. View information about this toilet (new tab).
  • Staff can be called to assist in this area.

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.
  • You can borrow these from the Visitor Reeption. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: a mobility scooter. 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 the Visitor Reeption. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.

Route to (Bridge Cottage)

  • From the Blue Badge parking, continue down the slight slope and the Bridge Cottage is on the right.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are 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 building.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.

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: pictorial.
  • The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • There are tables, long tables, bench seats and chairs with armrests available in the area.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Lighting levels are low.