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Nymans - House

Handcross , near Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6EB

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has a steep ramp/slope and a manual door.
  • This entrance is the Accessible Entrance at the side of the House.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • There is restricted room to manoeuvre at this property.
  • 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: seating.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is Riding House Café - Ambulant - Left Hand Transfer. View information about this toilet (new tab).
  • There is a separate exit.
  • The exit has a steep ramp/slope and a manual door.

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs and mountain trikes. 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, binoculars, magnifying glass and torch.
  • You can borrow these from Visitor Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.

Route to (House)

  • Exit Visitor Reception and head right.
    Turn left into the Top Garden.
    Follow the path to the left, then to the right when it turns towards the house.
    Continue ahead into the Walled Garden.
    Turn left at the centre of the Walled Garden.
    Turn right on exiting the Walled Garden.
    Follow the curved path ahead then take the path on the left into the Forecourt Garden to the side of the House.
    Turn towards the House, and the Accessible Entrance is ahead.
  • The route to the area is step-free level.
  • Path surfaces along the route are paving stones and bonded gravel.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the side of the house, accessed via the Forecourt Garden.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The steep ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • This entrance has a bell.
  • Features at a suitable height for a wheelchair user include: the bell.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.

Entrance (Front Entrance)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the house.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 3 steps, which are unmarked, with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrails do not cover all steps.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.

Tour

  • The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
  • The tour takes approximately 30 minutes.
  • There is step-free access via ramp along the tour route.
  • There are doorways or openings used on the tour which are under 75cm wide.
  • The majority of walkway widths are under 120cm.
  • The tour can be adapted to avoid inaccessible areas.
  • Areas with stepped access only can be experienced by visitors via a photo album.
  • There is background noise which varies, depending on the time of day.
  • Tour information includes the following formats: information booklets and information board.
  • The tour does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There are chairs without armrests at regular intervals along the tour.
  • The following furniture is permanently fixed: some of the chairs and all of the tables.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are low along parts of the tour route.
  • Portable ramps are available so that wheelchair users can go through the doors towards the back of the house, which have a raised threshold.
    For these ramps, please speak to any of the guides or volunteers.

Exit

  • The exit is located at the side of the house.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the exit.
  • The steep ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • This exit is also used as the Accessible Entrance.