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Amenities in this building include: a reception.
The most accessible entrance has a steep ramp/slope and a manual door.
This entrance is the visitor centre entrance.
There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
The following are also available: seating, a clearly signed hearing assistance system, a companion/carer discount, maps, on site-transport, sensory packs and an information board in the car park.
The sensory pack includes: ear defenders, fidget toys and sunglasses. For more information about reserving a pack, and any charges, please contact the venue before your visit.
At the time of our visit the hearing assistance system was working.
This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
There is a separate exit.
The exit has step-free level access and a door permanently held open.

At this location the following are free to access for all visitors: None.
At this location the following areas are free to access for National Trust members but payable for everyone else: All areas.
At this location the following areas require payment from everyone (including National Trust members): None.
This site offers companion or carer discounts.

There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the site.
The nearest bus stop is on Gilroyd Lane. This is approximately 0.5 miles from the site.
The nearest train station is Dodworth Train Station.
The train station is approximately 1.5 miles from the site. There is a regular bus service from the train station to Gilroyd Lane.

This site has a car park.
The vehicle route from the main road to the car park includes: uneven surfaces and speed bumps.
This is an open air car park with a compacted gravel surface.
Parking is free for all users.
Maps and information boards are available.
There are more than 10 Blue Badge parking bays.
There is no hatched zone.
The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m from the Visitors Centre entrance.
Obstacles from the car park include: slopes/ramps, loose chippings and uneven surfaces.
There are not parent and child parking bays available.

Sensory packs can be borrowed which include: ear defenders, fidget toys and sunglasses.
You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: an off-road/all-terrain mobility scooter, mobility scooters and 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 visitors centre. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
Advance booking of mobility vehicles is recommended.

Access into the area is via a steep ramp/slope.
The slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
The door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
The width of the door opening is 106cm.
There is step-free level access around the visitor centre.
The majority of aisle widths are over 150cm.
There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) throughout the visitor centre.
All flooring is smooth and even.
Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
There is step-free level access to the counter.
The height of the counter is 109cm.
There is a low level section at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The counter has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
There are tables and chairs without armrests available in the visitor centre.
Services/facilities available include: a member of staff to provide assistance.
There is no (or very little) background noise here.
Lighting levels are bright.
The exit door is manual, permanently held open and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
The width of the exit door opening is 106cm.