Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- Amenities in this area include: parkland.
- The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and an open entrance with no doors.
- This entrance is the path to the left at the T-junction opposite the house.
- There is not 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.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located within the courtyard, between the picnic area and the shop. 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 Lake Walk)
- Exit visitor reception and go up the slope straight ahead.
Turn left at the end of the path and then take the path opposite the house.
Follow the path to the T-junction at the end and the walk will begin. - The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
- Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and gravel.
- 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 at the end of the path opposite 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: gardens and open countryside.
- The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass and gravel.
- 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 slight ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas.
- There are slight slopes at various points throughout the lake area.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Hikes and Trails (Lake Walk)
- The walk is approximately 1.5 miles long.
- Take the path on the left at the start of the lake walk.
Follow the path around the lake taking the first paths on the right all the way around.
You will finish back where the walk began. - The walk is not open 24 hours.
- None of the paths are lit at night.
- The route includes the following surfaces: compacted gravel.
- The route is not clearly signposted.
- Seating is available on the route.
- There are no toilet facilities along the route.