Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- Amenities in this area include: parkland.
- The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and a gate.
- This entrance is the gate opposite car park 2.
- 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 at the top of car park 1. 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 communication cards.
- You can borrow these from visitor reception and the house. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
- You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: off-road/all-terrain mobility scooters. 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 visitor reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
Route to (the Dog Exercise Area)
- From car park 1, follow the path on the left side of the area back towards the entrance.
Cross the zebra crossing and follow the path around to left until you reach the dog exercise area on the left. - The route to the area is step-free level.
- Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and paving stones.
- The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is no accessible shuttle to this area.
Outdoor Spaces
- This information is for the access point located opposite car park 2.
- There is step-free level access into the area.
- There is a gate at the surveyed access point which opens towards you (pull).
- The gate is not self-closing.
- There are bollards at the access point which have a minimum width of 260cm and are 50cm high.
- The bollards do not contrast visually with the ground.
- The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass.
- Footpaths are not available in all of the outdoor space.
- There is step-free level access around some of the area.
- There are steep ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas.
- The top end of the area is steeply sloped.
- Bench seating is available.