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Gibside - Walled Garden

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

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and a gate.
  • This entrance is located on the left side of Market Place.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
  • The following are also available: 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 Walled Garden)

  • Exit the visitor reception, turn left and continue over the raised walkway to Market Place. There is a steep slope to bypass the steps at the end of the raised walkway.
    Keep left and continue along the walls to the entrance to the walled garden.
  • 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, gravel 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 takes visitors to the Market Place area.

Outdoor Spaces

  • This information is for the access point located on the left side of Market Place.
  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • There is a gate at the surveyed access point which is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 98cm.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: a grassed play area.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: gravel and compact earth.
  • Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor spaces.
  • 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 slopes are on the main paths leading to the rear of the garden.
  • There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.