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Ilam Park - Garden

Ilam, Ashbourne, Staffordshire, DE6 2AZ

Access Guide

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this area include: formal gardens and parkland.
  • The most accessible entrance has steps and bollards.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is in the stableyard. View information about this toilet (new tab)

Route to (the Italian Gardens)

  • The route from the car park is a tarmac pathway.
    Some of the paths have slight slopes.
    Follow the pathway from the car park to the courtyard.
    There are some bollards which have low contrast at the edge of the pathway.
    There are numerous drain covers and uneven surfaces.
    When you reach the courtyard, there is a block paved area which is very uneven.
    As you enter the courtyard area, the nearest access point to the gardens is to the left.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and cobbles.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Outdoor Spaces

  • This information is for the access point located opposite the book shop entrance.
  • Access into the area is via steps.
  • There are 4 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The access points to the area are located to the front of the main building and to the side of the courtyard.
  • There is open access at the surveyed access point.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: formal gardens.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: bonded gravel and loose stones.
  • Footpaths are available in all 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 more than 3 steps without handrails in the main areas.
  • The steps are at the access point to the Italian gardens.
    There are also 7 steps that lead to the lower level of the garden.
  • There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • Equipment cannot be borrowed or hired.
  • Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.