Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- The most accessible entrance has a very steep ramp/slope and a door permanently held open.
- This entrance is at the front of the ice house.
- There is step-free access once inside.
- There is restricted headroom at this property.
- There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located on the right of the Brewhouse Café entrance. 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, fidget toys, sunglasses, binoculars, communication cards and sensory maps.
- 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: trampers. 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.
- Information and maps in the visitor reception are available in Braille and large print.
Route to (the Ice House)
- Exit the visitor reception and turn left.
Continue ahead towards central hall.
Take the path on the right and the ice house is on the right. - The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
- Path surfaces along the route are gravel and paving stones.
- 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 ice house.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The very steep ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with handrails on both sides.
- There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
- The width of the opening is 94cm.
Attraction / Exhibit
- The majority of walkway widths are under 120cm.
- There is no (or very little) background noise here.
- Exhibit information includes the following formats: information board.
- The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
- There is step-free level access around the area.
- There are no seats available in the area.
- Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
- Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to compacted earth.