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Ormesby Hall - Garden and Parkland

Ladgate Lane, Middlesborough, North Yorkshire, TS3 0SR

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and an open entrance with no doors.
  • This entrance is on the right of the hall.
  • 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 part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is in the rear courtyard. View information about this toilet (new tab).

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair. 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, sunglasses, magnifying glass, soft toy and communication cards.
  • You can borrow these from the visitor welcome hut. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.

Route to (the Garden and Parkland)

  • Exit the car park and go past the visitor welcome hut.
    Continue ahead and go through the gated archway on the right of the hall.
    The garden is ahead.
  • The route to the area is step-free level and is step-free via a slight 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 on the right of the hall.
  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • There is open access at the surveyed access point.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: a playground with play equipment.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: wood bark, grass, gravel and compact earth.
  • 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 the area.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Playground View
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is not firm and even, but is over 150cm wide.
    • The play equipment is in easy reach for seated and standing users, and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: balancing and crawling.

Hikes and Trails (Holly Walk)

  • The walk is approximately a quarter of a mile long.
  • The route starts on the right of the garden to ends at the visitor welcome hut.
  • The walk is not open 24 hours.
  • None of the paths are lit at night.
  • The route is clearly signposted.
  • Seating is not available on the route.
  • There are no toilet facilities along the route.
  • The surface of the route is wood bark chippings.