Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- Amenities in this building include: exhibition rooms.
- The most accessible entrance has a steep ramp/slope and a manual door.
- This entrance is main entrance.
- There is step-free access once inside.
- There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- The following are also available: seating and sensory packs.
- The sensory pack includes: ear defenders, fidget toys and sunglasses. For more information about reserving a pack, and any charges, please contact the venue before your visit.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is at the Orchard Tea Room. 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.
- Sensory packs can be borrowed which include: ear defenders, fidget toys and magnifying glass.
- You can borrow these from visitor reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
- Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.
Route to (Stables)
- From the visitor reception turn left and the entrance to the stables is on the left.
- The route to the area is step-free level.
- Path surfaces along the route are paving stones.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is no accessible shuttle to this area.
Entrance
- The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
- There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
- The steep slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
- There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- The exit is the same door.
Activity (Stables)
- The activity is internal.
- The activity is not staffed.
- There is step-free level access around the area.
- 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 low.
- There are tables and stools available in the activity area.
- This is an exhibition showing what projects are currently ongoing and the history of the site.