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Summary (House Courtyard and Picnic Area)

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Amenities in this area include: a garden.
The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope.
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 not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
Toilet and changing facilities available include: standard toilets.
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).
The standard toilets surveyed can be found in 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.

This information is for the access point located over the moat, at the side of the house.
Access into the area is via a slight ramp/slope.
The slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
There is open access at the surveyed access point.
The following outdoor facilities are available: gardens.
The outdoor facilities also include: an outdoor picnic area.
The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: concrete or tarmac, cobbled, grass and gravel.
Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor space.
The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is no step-free level access around the area.
There are slight ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas.
The slight slopes are on the paths in the courtyard.
The surfaces are uneven cobbles.
There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

This information is for the access point located at the rear of the house.
There is step-free level access into the area.
There is open access at the surveyed access point.
The following outdoor facilities are available: formal gardens and gardens.
The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: cobbled, grass, gravel and uncompacted earth.
Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor space.
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 in the main areas.
The are slight portable ramps between the edge tunnel to access either side of the gardens and the picnic area.
There are slight slopes on the paths around the garden to the side and front of the house.
There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

The following information describes the picnic area located at the side of the house from the courtyard.
Access into the area is via a slight ramp/slope.
The slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
There are picnic tables.
Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
Adapted picnic tables are not available.
The standard height for the underside of picnic tables is 75cm.
There is no step-free level access around the area.
The surface in the picnic area is not smooth and even.
Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to grass, loose chippings and cobbles.

Access into the toilet is via steps and a slight ramp/slope.
The slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
There are 2 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
The door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
The width of the door opening is 75cm.
Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
The width of the widest cubicle door opening is 59cm.
The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
Lighting levels are moderate to good.
There are hand dryers.

Access into the toilet is via a step and a slight ramp/slope.
The slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
There is 1 step, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
The width of the door opening is 59cm.
Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
The width of the widest cubicle door opening is 80cm.
The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
Lighting levels are moderate to good.
There are hand dryers.

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.