Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- Amenities in this building include: exhibition rooms.
- The most accessible entrance has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- This entrance is at the front of the building.
- There is step-free access once inside.
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- The following are also available: seating, audio format information and audio description.
- This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is within the Visitor Reception.. 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.
- You can borrow these from the Visitor Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
- Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.
Route to (The Coach House)
- The Coach House is located to the left as you exit the Visitor Reception.
- The route to the area is step-free level.
- Path surfaces along the route are cobbles.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is no accessible shuttle to this area.
Entrance
- The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors which are permanently open.
- The width of the opening is 165cm.
Attraction / Exhibit
- There is no (or very little) background noise here.
- Exhibit information includes the following formats: information board, television/screen, audio description, interactive exhibits at a recommended height for wheelchair users (between 75cm - 120cm) and touchscreens.
- The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
- There is step-free level access around the area.
- There are bench seats and chairs without armrests available in the area.
- All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.