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Stourhead - Walled Garden

near Mere, Wiltshire, BA12 6QD

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this area include: the Pelargonium House.
  • The most accessible entrance has steps and a gate.
  • This entrance is the access point at the end of a signed pathway from the visitor reception.
  • Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
  • The following are also available: seating.
  • This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located in the Spread Eagle Courtyard. View information about this toilet (new tab).
  • Additional toilet facilities with adaptations for disabled people are located near to visitor reception. View information about this toilet (new tab).

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs and mountain trikes. 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: ear defenders, fidget toys, soft toy and accessible maps.
  • You can borrow these from the Access Hub. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: off-road/all-terrain mobility scooters. 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. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • Hire charges do not apply, however, there is a donation box.
    There is a pop up quiet/sensory tent available for visitors to borrow.
    There is no Braille map available, but there is a Braille guide for borrowing, plus a large print guide.
    A stair climber is available to book in advance.
    Please call 01747 842 030 to book these in advance, or email stourheadestate@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Route to (the Walled Garden)

  • Follow the path from the exit of the visitor reception down to a footbridge over the road.
    The entrance to the walled garden is straight ahead.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.
  • The shuttle bus can make a requested stop on the house drive at the accessible entrance to the lower walled garden.

Outdoor Spaces

  • This information is for the access point located immediately ahead of the footbridge.
  • Access into the area is via steps.
  • There are 5 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • There is a gate at the surveyed access point which opens towards you (pull).
  • The gate is not self-closing.
  • The width of the gap is 117cm.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: formal gardens.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass and gravel.
  • Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor space.
  • 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 .
  • The steps and slopes are found ahead from the entrance.
    The garden is terraced on two levels, each level accessed by steps.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.