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Amenities in this area include: parkland.
The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and a gate.
This entrance is the gated access point located off the pathway with the church on the left.
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: maps.
There is an information board near to the entrance gate to the estate walks which sets out details of the three walks around the estate parkland.
This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located in the courtyard. View information about this toilet (new tab)

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, dark tent and accessible maps.
You can borrow these from visitor reception.. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.

From visitor reception, proceed through the entrance to the walled garden and turn immediately right.
Follow the path to the gift shop and turn left. Then go through an exit to the walled garden on the right, followed by an immediate turn to the left.
Proceed along the path past the church on the left and the gate to the estate trails will be on the right.
The route to the area is step-free level.
Path surfaces along the route are compact earth, muddy and bonded gravel.
The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

This information is for the access point located off the pathway with the church on the left.
There is step-free level access into the area.
There is a gate at the surveyed access point which opens away from you (push).
The gate is not self-closing.
The gate has a latch lock.
The following outdoor facilities are available: parkland and farmland.
The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass and uncompacted earth.
Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor space.
The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is no step-free level access around the area.
There are steep ramps/slopes without handrails and slight ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas .
The estate parkland and farmland is undulating with slight and steep slopes throughout.
There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
The paths have gates and stiles which may create obstacles for some users.
Part of the estate walks do not have prepared paths and may not be suitable for wheelchair users.

The trail is approximately 1.9 miles long.
The access point is via a gate opposite the church.
The route is rectangular in shape and once complete, returns to the original access gate.
The walk is not open 24 hours.
None of the paths are lit at night.
The route includes the following surfaces: grass.
Some of the route contains steep gradients and very uneven surfaces.
There are no alternative routes to avoid these areas.
The route is not clearly signposted.
The route has information boards with large maps.
Seating is not available on the route.
There are no toilet facilities along the route.