Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and a manual door.
- This entrance is the Second Hand Bookshop entrance.
- There is step-free access once inside.
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- The following are also available: seating.
- This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is Tearoom - Toilet Block - Ambulant - Right Hand Transfer. View information about this toilet (new tab).
- Additional toilet facilities with adaptations for disabled people are Tearoom - Toilet Block - Left Hand Transfer. 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 Visitor Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
- You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: mobility scooters. 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.
Route to (Second Hand Bookshop)
- Head to the front of the car park, and follow the path to the right towards Visitor Reception.
The entrance to the Second Hand Bookshop is opposite the Visitor Reception counter. - The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
- Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and paving stones.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is no accessible shuttle to this area.
Shop
- There is step-free level access into the shop.
- The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- The majority of aisle widths are over 150cm.
- All flooring in the shop is smooth and even.
- Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is step-free level access around the shop.
- There is no (or very little) background noise here.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Services/facilities available in the shop include: a member of staff to provide assistance.
- Purchases are paid for at Visitor Reception, opposite the shop.