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Sizergh - House

Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8DZ

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Summary

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  • The most accessible entrance has steps and a slight ramp/slope.
  • This entrance is front entrance.
  • There are 3 floors once inside.
  • Other floors can be accessed via: stairs.
  • There is stepped access once inside.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: seating and a virtual tour.
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: a toilet with some adaptations for disabled people and step free standard toilets.
  • The toilet with adaptations for disabled people surveyed can be found in the toilet block to the right of the house.
  • This toilet with adaptations for disabled people is approximately 60m from the visitor reception exit.
  • The standard toilets surveyed can be found in the toilet block to the right of the house.

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair. 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: fidget toys.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: an off-road/all-terrain mobility scooter. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Please check the National Trust website for details.

Route to (House)

  • From the visitor reception, follow the path until you reach the sign to turn right onto the courtyard.
  • The route to the area is step-free level.
  • Path surfaces along the route are bonded gravel.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the house.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The slight ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.

Tour

  • The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
  • The tour takes approximately 45 minutes.
  • There is stepped access along the tour route.
  • 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, an information booklet and a video on tablet or mobile phone.
  • There may be background noise along the tour route.
  • The following may be experienced on the tour: smoke, fog, or misting effects.
  • Tour information includes the following formats: audio guides.
  • Floor plans/maps are available for the tour route.
  • There are chairs with armrests at regular intervals along the tour.
  • Some flooring along the tour route is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet and uneven paving/tiles.
  • Lighting levels are low along parts of the tour route.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • This toilet is located in the toilet block to the right of the house.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • This toilet is approximately 20m from the house entrance.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 125cm x 212cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the seat.
  • There is a lever flush on the left, but there is no transfer space.
  • The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the door, a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet and a vertical rail on the right side of the wash basin.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the left as you face the seat.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: toilet roll holder, soap dispenser and hand dryer.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 116cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The height of the wash basin is 82cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 88cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 118cm.
  • The height of the baby change is 98cm.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it is not at a recommended height (within 10cm from the floor).
  • There is a shelf located where it is reachable for seated and standing users.
  • The shelf does meet the criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets. For the Stoma Friendly Toilets criteria click here and select the Stoma Friendly tab in the right hand pane.
  • The cubicle has: a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • The cubicle does not have a full length mirror.
  • The height of the coat hook is 106cm from the floor.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the internal door.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the dropdown rail, the toilet seat and all grab rails.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Toilet

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
  • The width of the widest cubicle door opening is 79cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are no hand dryers.