Access Guide
Summary
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- The most accessible entrance has a steep ramp/slope and an open entrance with no doors.
- This entrance is the rear entrance to Downhill Demesne.
- There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
- This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located in the walled garden. View information about this toilet (new tab).
Equipment and Resources to Borrow
- Equipment cannot be borrowed or hired.
- Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.
Route to (Downhill Demesne)
- Head to the far end of the Lion's Gate Car Park, and go up the sloping path to the right.
Continue in the same direction through the gate and up the grassed hill.
Turn to the left and go round to the rear of Downhill Demesne.
The accessible entrance to Downhill Demesne is on the right. - The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
- Path surfaces along the route are tarmac, gravel and grass.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is no accessible shuttle to this area.
Entrance (Downhill Demesne - Front)
- The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- The slight slope is over 150cm wide.
- There are 10+ steps, which are unmarkedhandrails on both sides.
- The handrail does not cover all steps.
- All of the steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
- There is an opening without doors .
- The width of the opening is 95cm.
Outdoor Spaces
- Access into the area is via a steep ramp/slope.
- The slope is over 150cm wide.
- There is open access at the surveyed access point.
- The following outdoor facilities are available: historic ruins.
- The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: concrete or tarmac, cobbled and grass.
- 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 and steep ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas.
- All areas around the main central space are accessed by various slopes.
There are 3 steps into the area leading to the front entrance. - There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.