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Montacute House - North Garden

Montacute, Somerset, TA15 6XP

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Access Guide

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this area include: exhibition rooms and gardens.
  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and an open entrance with no doors.
  • There is stepped access once inside.
  • There is a step to access the Sun Room.
    There are steps to access the water feature in the centre of the garden.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: seating.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is to the left after exiting the Visitor Reception.. View information about this toilet (new tab).

Route to (the North Garden)

  • From the visitor reception go straight ahead towards the house.
    Go between the hedges and pass the house.
    The entrance to the North Garden will be ahead of you.
  • The route to the area is step-free level.
  • Path surfaces along the route are compact earth.
  • 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 to the left of the house, straight ahead from the visitor reception.
  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • There is a gate at the surveyed access point which is permanently held open.
  • The gate is not self-closing.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: formal gardens.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass, compact earth and loose stones.
  • Footpaths are available in all 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 more than 3 steps without handrails in the main areas.
  • There are steps to access the middle of the garden and the water feature.
    Access around the edge is step-free level access.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Steps (Water Feature)

  • There are 9 steps.
  • The steps are not clearly marked and there are no handrails.

Entrance (Orangery)

  • The entrance surveyed is located to the left after entering the garden.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
  • There are double manual doors which are permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 200cm.

Attraction / Exhibit (Orangery)

  • The majority of walkway widths are between 120cm and 180cm.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise here.
  • The following may be experienced on the tour: water effects.
  • The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • There are bench seats available in the area.
  • The following furniture is permanently fixed: all of the chairs.
  • Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
  • Lighting levels are varied.

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