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Gibside - Chapel

near Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE16 6BG

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has steps, a stair climber and manual doors.
  • This entrance is at the front of the chapel.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: seating and on site-transport.
  • This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located on the right side of Market Place. 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 and activity sheets.
  • 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: trampers. 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.
  • The chapel has a stair climber to overcome the steps to the entrance.

Route to (the Chapel)

  • Exit the visitor reception, turn left and head up the raised walkway to Market Place. There is a steep slope at the end of the walkway which overcomes the steps.
    Head towards the rear right of Market Place.
    Continue along the path and turn left on the pathway that leads to the steps of the chapel.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope and is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and wood.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is an accessible shuttle which can take visitors to this area.
  • The visitor shuttle can take visitors to the Market Place area.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the chapel.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 10+ steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • Some of the steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 112cm.
  • There is a stair climber to overcome the steps.
  • There are steps on the left and right of the chapel leading to the entrance.
    There are balustrades at these steps to aid support.
    There is a curtain at the entrance to stop birds entering the chapel.

Event Space (Chapel)

  • There is step-free level access around the space.
  • Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • Lighting levels are low.
  • There are chairs without armrests available in the space.
  • The space does not have a hearing assistance system.