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Standen House and Garden - South Terrace and Hillside Gardens

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

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this area include: gardens.
  • The most accessible entrance has steps.
  • This entrance is the steps to the South Terrace at the rear of the house.
  • 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 South Terrace and Hillside Gardens)

  • From the Blue Badge bays, cross the entrance road and follow the path around to the back of the house.
    Steps provide access at either end of the South Terrace.
    The Hillside Gardens are accessible from the terrace.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac, paving stones and bonded gravel.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Outdoor Spaces (South Terrace and Hillside Gardens)

  • This information is for the access point located at the rear of the house.
  • Access into the area is via steps.
  • There are 6 steps, which are unmarked, with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The access points to the area are located at the rear of the house, at either end of the South Terrace.
  • There is open access at the surveyed access point.
  • From the South Terrace, a variety of sloped paths and steps lead up to the hillside gardens, including the Quarry Garden, Top Terrace, Bothy and Plantation.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: woodland and gardens.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass, block paving, gravel and compact earth.
  • Footpaths are available in all of the outdoor spaces.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no step-free level access around the area.
  • There are steep ramps/slopes without handrails, more than 3 steps without handrails and slight ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas .
  • There are steps and sloped pathways throughout the hillside gardens.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.