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Standen House and Garden - Adventure Corner and Picnic Area

West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4NE

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this area include: a playground and a picnic area.
  • The most accessible entrance has a steep ramp/slope.
  • There is not 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 Standen House and Garden - Shops - Toilet with Adaptations - Right 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 or the shop.. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.

Route to (the Adventure Corner and Picnic Area)

  • Head to the back of the main car park, opposite the visitor centre.
    The entrance to the Adventure Corner is on the right, and the picnic area is ahead.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are compact earth, gravel and muddy.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Outdoor Spaces (Adventure Corner)

  • This information is for the access point located off the main parking area, to the right.
  • Access into the area is via slight ramps/slopes.
  • The slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: a playground with play equipment and a grassed play area.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: wood bark, compact earth and uncompacted earth.
  • Footpaths are not available in all of the outdoor space.
  • There is no step-free level access around the area.
  • There are slight ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas .
  • There is uneven ground throughout the play area.
  • Playground View
    • There is a fenced play area with an entrance over 100cm wide.
    • The gate may be difficult to open and does not have a high colour contrast with the fence.
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is not firm and even, but is over 150cm wide.
    • The play equipment is in easy reach for seated and standing users, and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, rocking, climbing, balancing, sensory (visual, audible and or tactile).

Picnic Area

  • The following information describes the picnic area located off the main car park, by the Adventure Corner.
  • Access into the area is via a steep ramp/slope.
  • The slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There are picnic tables.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • Adapted picnic tables are available.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest picnic table is 67cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest picnic table is 68cm.
  • There is no step-free level access around the area.
  • The surface in the picnic area is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to compacted earth and grass.