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The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope and doors permanently held open.
This entrance is at the front of the house.
There is step-free access once inside.
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, large print information, Braille information, a clearly signed hearing assistance system and on site-transport.
At the time of our visit the hearing assistance system was working.
This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is to the right of the Granary Café. View information about this toilet (new tab).
There is a separate exit.
The exit has a very steep ramp/slope and a manual door.

You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs and a mountain trike. 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 and the house. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: a mobility scooter. 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.

On exiting visitor reception, follow the path ahead and take the second path on the right.
Follow the path as it slopes down to the gravel area in front of the house. The entrance to the house is to the right.
The route to the area is step-free via a very steep ramp/slope.
Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and gravel.
The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is an accessible shuttle which can take visitors to this area.

The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
The tour takes approximately 1 hour.
There is stepped access along the tour route.
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 can be adapted to avoid inaccessible areas.
Areas with stepped access only can be experienced by visitors via a virtual tour.
The tour route may vary depending on the season.
There is no (or very little) background noise along the tour route.
The following may be experienced on the tour: lighting effects.
Tour information includes the following formats: information booklets and Braille.
The tour has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
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.
Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Lighting levels are low along parts of the tour route.
One door on the main route through the house is 60cm wide.

The exit is located at the rear of the house.
There is step-free access via ramp at the exit.
There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
The width of the opening is 109cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the exit with a height of less than 1.5cm.
There is a very steep slope between 75cm and 150cm wide beyond the exit, with no handrails.
The ramp overcomes the step.
There is 1 step beyond the exit, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
The steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm) .