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Sizergh - Shop

Sizergh, near Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8DZ

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Summary

  • The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope.
  • This entrance is shared shop and café entrance.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • The following are also available: a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
  • At the time of our visit the hearing assistance system was working.
  • This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is in the cafe. View information about this toilet (new tab).

Route to

  • From the car park, cross the zebra crossing and use the slight ramp to the left, or the steps in front of the café building.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope and includes up to 3 steps with a handrail.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.

Shop

  • Access into the shop is via a slight ramp/slope.
  • The slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, permanently held open and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • Internally the door has a high 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.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 92cm.
  • There is a low level counter at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The counter has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • Services/facilities available in the shop include: a portable card machine for payment and a member of staff to provide assistance.

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.