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Little Moreton Hall - Chapel

Newcastle Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4SD

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this building include: historic interiors.
  • The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope (which bypasses any steps) and a door permanently held open.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • There is restricted headroom at this property.
  • 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.
  • This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is beyond the exit of the visitor centre and to the right. View information about this toilet (new tab).

Route to (the Courtyard)

  • From the visitor centre, pass through the open gate and proceed along the pathway for approximately 150m, then turn left.
    Head towards the house and cross over the moat.
    The pathway leading to the house and courtyard has slight slopes.
    The entrance to the courtyard is straight ahead.
    The courtyard provides access to the tea rooms, standard toilets, house, chapel and gardens.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and paving stones.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.
  • The slight slopes are on the footpaths leading up to the house and courtyard.

Entrance (Chapel)

  • The entrance surveyed is located in the courtyard.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The slight portable ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.
  • There are 2 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • Some of the steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.

Tour (Chapel)

  • The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
  • The tour takes approximately 15 minutes.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the tour.
  • The majority of walkway widths are over 180cm.
  • There is background noise along the tour route.
  • The tour does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There are bench seats and a mixture of chairs with and without armrests at regular intervals along the tour.
  • The following furniture is permanently fixed: some of the chairs.
  • Flooring along the tour route is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet and uneven floorboards.
  • Lighting levels are varied throughout the tour route.

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 and chapel. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.