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Godolphin - Parking and Arrival

Godolphin Cross, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9RE

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • 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: a large map in the car park and an information board in the car park.
  • This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located to the left of the tea room counter. View information about this toilet (new tab)

Admissions

  • At this location the following are free to access for all visitors: the estate and access into the tea room.
  • At this location the following areas are free to access for National Trust members but payable for everyone else: all of the site.
  • Parking is free for National Trust members and Blue Badge holders but chargeable for all other visitors.
  • This site offers companion or carer discounts.

Public Transport

Parking

  • This site has a car park.
  • This is an open air car park with a compacted gravel surface.
  • Parking is free for National Trust members and Blue Badge holders, but charges apply for all other visitors.
  • There are clearly presented payment signs.
  • Maps and information boards are available.
  • There are 5 Blue Badge parking bays.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m from the welcome hut.
  • Obstacles from the car park include: uneven surfaces, slopes/ramps and a lack of pedestrian walkways to cross the car park.
  • There are not parent and child parking bays available.
  • There is a designated drop-off point without a dropped kerb.

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, binoculars, magnifying glass, activity sheets, soft toy, communication cards, accessible maps and sensory maps.
  • You can borrow these from the welcome hut. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: a tramper. 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 welcome hut. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • There are charges to borrow a tramper.

Visitor Reception (Welcome Hut)

  • Access into the area is via a step and slight ramps/slopes.
  • The slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • The majority of aisle widths are over 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 89cm.
  • There is not a low level section at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The counter has windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • 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 varied.