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Ightham Mote - Gardens

Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0NT

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope and an open entrance with no doors.
  • This entrance is at the side of the house by the visitor centre kiosk.
  • 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: seating and maps.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located to the right of the Coach House shop entrance. 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.
  • You can borrow these from the visitor centre. 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 visitor centre. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.

Route to (the Gardens)

  • From the Visitor Reception exit, turn right and follow the path.
    Just before the house, turn left for South Lake or right for the majority of the gardens which surround the house.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope and is step-free via a very steep ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac, gravel and bonded gravel.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is a shuttle which can take visitors to this area, but wheelchair users will need to transfer into it.

Outdoor Spaces

  • This information is for the access point located at the side of the house by the visitor centre kiosk.
  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • There is open access at the surveyed access point.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: a playground with play equipment.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: loose chippings, block paving, gravel, bonded gravel, compact earth and loose stones.
  • 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 and steep ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas.
  • There is a steep slope up along the path from the Cutting Garden through the Orchard, followed by a similar slope down.
    There are slight and steep slopes along the pathways around South Lake.
    There are numerous slight and steep pathways around the gardens, particularly alongside the North Lake and North Lawn.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Playground View
    • There is a fenced play area with an entrance over 100cm wide.
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is not firm and even, but is over 150cm wide.
    • The play equipment is in easy reach for seated and standing users, and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: balancing, viewing, sensory (visual, audible and or tactile).
    • The Natural Play Area is at the far end of the gardens, beyond the North Lake.