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Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens - The Joiners' Workshop Second-hand Bookshop

Gunby, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5SS

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has a step, a slight ramp/slope and a door permanently held open.
  • This entrance is on the right as you enter the courtyard.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • There is 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 off the courtyard. View information about this toilet (new tab).

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs. 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 and magnifying glass.
  • You can borrow these from the welcome hut in the car park. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: an off-road/all-terrain 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 welcome hut in the car park. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.

Route to (The Joiner's Workshop Second-hand Bookshop)

  • Exit the car park to the left and follow the path ahead.
    At the fork turn left and continue ahead.
    The courtyard entrance will be ahead.
    Once through the entrance, the second-hand bookshop will be on the right.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are gravel and paving stones.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is an accessible shuttle which can take visitors to this area.

Shop

  • Access into the shop is via a step and a slight ramp/slope.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 103cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of more than 1.5cm.
  • The majority of aisle widths are under 150cm.
  • All flooring in the shop is smooth and even.
  • There is step-free level access around the shop.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise here.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 87cm.
  • There is not a low level counter at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • Services/facilities available in the shop include: a member of staff to provide assistance.
  • There is a donation box for payment.
    Payment by card can be made in the café.