Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- Amenities in this building include: a museum.
- The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope and an open entrance with no doors.
- This entrance is at the front of the building.
- There is step-free access once inside.
- There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- The following are also available: seating and on site-transport.
- This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located to the left from the servants’ quarters entrance, then on the left. 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.
- You can borrow these from the Main Car Park Visitor Reception or Church Lodge Visitor Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
- Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.
Route to (the Fire Engine House)
- From the main car park visitor reception, head up the hill through the pleasure garden to the house.
Just before the courtyard to the left of the house, head left, and the entrance to the Fire Engine House is ahead. - The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
- Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and bonded gravel.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is an accessible shuttle which can take visitors to this area.
Attraction / Exhibit
- Access into the area is via a slight ramp/slope.
- The slope is over 150cm wide.
- The majority of walkway widths are between 120cm and 180cm.
- There is background noise here.
- Exhibit information includes the following formats: information board and television/screen.
- The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
- There is step-free level access around the area.
- There are bench seats available in the area.
- Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
- Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.