Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- The most accessible entrance has step-free level access.
- This entrance is There is open access to the parkland.
- 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: an accessible route map.
- This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is in the Courtyard. 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, 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 (the Parkland)
- Exit the ticket office and turn left out of the stables.
At the junction of paths, turn left and the parkland starts here. - The route to the area is step-free level.
- 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.
Outdoor Spaces
- This information is for the access point located throughout the grounds.
- There is step-free level access into the area.
- The parkland is open access from all areas of the site.
- The following outdoor facilities are available: parkland.
- The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: concrete or tarmac and grass.
- Footpaths are available in some 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 steep ramps/slopes without handrails and slight ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas .
- There are slight and steep slopes at various points along the paths.
- There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.