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Nostell - House

Doncaster Road, Nostell, near Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1QE

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Summary (Nostell Priory House)

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this building include: a reception and historic interiors.
  • The most accessible entrance has slight ramps/slopes and doors permanently held open.
  • This entrance is the Front Entrance, located at the front of the house.
  • There are 2 floors once inside.
  • Other floors can be accessed via: standard lift and stairs.
  • There is step-free access once inside with lift access to other floors.
  • There is 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: on site-transport and sensory packs.
  • The sensory pack includes: ear defenders, fidget toys and magnifying glass. For more information about reserving a pack, and any charges, please contact the venue before your visit.
  • This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: step free standard toilets and an accessible toilet for the use of everyone.
  • This toilet with adaptations for disabled people is approximately 30m from the Front Entrance.
  • The standard toilets can be found on the ground floor.

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, magnifying glass and soft toy.
  • You can borrow these from staff at the house and the garden reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: 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 (Nostell House)

  • On exiting the visitor reception, turn left out of the stables.
    Follow the path to the left.
    The path leads to the front of the house.
    Continue until you arrive at the Front Entrance on the left.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and cobbles.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is a shuttle which can take visitors to this area, but wheelchair users will need to transfer into it.

Entrance (Front)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the house.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The slight ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There are double manual doors which are permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 157cm.

Reception

  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception counter is 92cm.
  • There is not a low level desk or counter at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Lighting levels are low.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise here.
  • The counter has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.

Lift

  • A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
  • Externally the lift has: a door with a medium colour contrast to the surroundings, buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings and controls that are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift does not have a recommended turning space (150cm x 150cm) in front of it.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 96cm x 145cm.
  • Internally the lift has: controls that are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user and buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are more than 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with handrails on both sides.
  • The highest step is 16cm high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Tour

  • The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
  • The tour takes approximately 1 hour.
  • There is step-free access via lift throughout the tour.
  • There are doorways or openings used on the tour which are under 75cm wide.
  • The majority of walkway widths are between 120cm and 180cm.
  • The tour route may vary depending on the season.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise along the tour route.
  • Tour information includes the following formats: television/screen.
  • The tour does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There are chairs without armrests at regular intervals along the tour.
  • Some flooring along the tour route is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet and uneven paving/tiles.
  • Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Lighting levels are low along parts of the tour route.
  • There is a reception desk inside the Front Entrance to the house. Staff are available to assist with access around the house.
  • Lift View
    • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
    • The dimensions of the lift are 96cm x 145cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • This toilet is located on the ground floor, at the left side of the house.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • This toilet is approximately 30m from the Front Entrance.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 236cm x 205cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the seat.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 94cm.
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side and a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: toilet roll holder.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: wash basin, soap dispenser, towel dispenser and hand dryer.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 89cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • The height of the wash basin is 78cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 79cm.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 106cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 126cm.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it is not at a recommended height (within 10cm from the floor).
  • There is not a shelf.
  • The cubicle has: a waste bin with lid, a waste bin without lid and a sanitary bin.
  • The cubicle does not have a full length mirror.
  • The height of the coat hook is 146cm from the floor.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the dropdown rail, the internal door, the toilet seat and all grab rails.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Toilet (Female)

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • The door is manual, permanently held open and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
  • The width of the widest cubicle door opening is 70cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are hand dryers.
  • There is a baby change facility at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

Standard Toilet (Male)

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • The door is manual, permanently held open and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
  • The width of the widest cubicle door opening is 71cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are hand dryers.
  • There is a baby change facility which is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.