Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- The most accessible entrance has steps 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.
- This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is the Island Café. View information about this toilet (new tab).
Equipment and Resources to Borrow
- Equipment cannot be borrowed or hired.
- You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: a tramper. 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 the visitor reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
- The tramper cannot be used at all locations.
Please discuss with a member of staff upon borrowing.
Route to (The Steward's House)
- From the visitor reception (Change House Mount Office) go straight ahead across the cobble path.
The Steward's House will be immediately on your left after approximately 10 metres. - The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
- 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 stepped access at the entrance.
- There are 3 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
- Some of the steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
- There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
- The width of the opening is 79cm.
- There is a second manual door which is permanently open.
- The width of the opening is 79cm.
Attraction / Exhibit
- The majority of walkway widths are over 180cm.
- There is no (or very little) background noise here.
- The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
- There is step-free level access around the area.
- All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.