Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- Amenities in this area include: an adventure playground, play areas, nature play, parkland, woodland walks, a bird hide, wellbeing wood and a weekend kiosk.
- There is not 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 located in the toilet block within the courtyard. View information about this toilet (new tab)
- An information board with map and seating is available here.
Route to (West Wood)
- From the visitor reception proceed along the footpath towards the clocktower.
Pass through the clocktower archway into the courtyard area.
Proceed right from the clocktower past the courtyard toilets
Pass through the open gate to the west side of the house.
Proceed along the footpath for approximately 150 metres.
The entrance to the West Wood area is straight ahead. - The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
- Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and gravel.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is no accessible shuttle to this area.
Outdoor Spaces (West Wood and Play Areas)
- This information is for the access point located to the west of the house.
- There is step-free level access into the area.
- There is a gate at the surveyed access point which is permanently held open.
- The following outdoor facilities are available: playgrounds, play equipment, woodland, and a bird hide.
- The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: concrete or tarmac, wood bark and compact earth.
- Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor spaces.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is no step-free level access around the area.
- There are slight ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas .
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Hikes and Trails (West Wood)
- The route has various undulations and terrain.
- The trail is open 24 hours.
- None of the paths are lit at night.
- The route includes the following surfaces: loose chippings, gravel and compacted gravel.
- Some of the route contains steep gradients and very uneven surfaces.
- These are found in the following areas: throughout the area.
- There are alternative routes to avoid these areas.
- The route is clearly signposted.
- Seating is available on the route.
- There are no toilet facilities along the route.
Outdoor Spaces (Play Fort and Little Acorns Play Area)
- This information is for the access point located in the park grounds.
- Access into the area is via a slight ramp/slope.
- The slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
- There is open access at the surveyed access point.
- The following outdoor facilities are available: a playground with play equipment and woodland.
- The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: loose chippings, wood bark, gravel, uncompacted earth and loose stones.
- Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor space.
- The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is step-free level access around some of the area.
- There are more than 3 steps without handrails and slight ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas .
- There are slopes and steps for the equipment throughout.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Playground
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- There is a route around the play equipment which is not firm and even, but is over 150cm wide.
- The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, climbing, crawling, sensory (visual, audible and or tactile).
Outdoor Spaces (Adventure Playground)
- This information is for the access point located off the pathway.
- Access into the area is via slight ramps/slopes.
- The slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
- There is open access at the surveyed access point.
- The following outdoor facilities are available: a playground with play equipment and woodland.
- The outdoor facilities also include: picnic tables.
- The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: wood bark, compact earth, uncompacted earth and shingle.
- Footpaths are not available in all of the outdoor space.
- There is step-free level access around the area.
- There are slight ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas .
- There are slight slopes throughout.
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Playground
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- 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, sliding, rocking, rotating, climbing, balancing and crawling.
Outdoor Spaces (Play Train)
- This information is for the access point located off the pathway.
- Access into the area is via slight ramps/slopes.
- The slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
- The access points to the area are located from the West Wood woodland trail pathway.
- There is open access at the surveyed access point.
- The following outdoor facilities are available: a playground with play equipment.
- The outdoor facilities also include: picnic tables.
- The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: compact earth and loose stones.
- Footpaths are not available in all of the outdoor space.
- There is step-free level access around the area.
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Playground
View
- 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: sliding, climbing, crawling and viewing.
Picnic Area
- The following information describes the picnic area located by all the play areas in West Wood.
- Access into the area is via a slight ramp/slope.
- The slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
- There are picnic tables.
- Adapted picnic tables are available.
- The standard height for the underside of picnic tables is 74cm.
- The following furniture is permanently fixed: all of the chairs and all of the tables.
- There is step-free level access around some of 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, grass and loose chippings.
- Also available in this location is a seasonal kiosk.