Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- Amenities in this building include: exhibition rooms.
- The most accessible entrance has steps and a door permanently held open.
- This entrance is on the left side of the building.
- There is step-free access once inside.
- There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- The following are also available: seating.
- This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is to the right of the pavilion entrance. View information about this toilet (new tab).
Equipment and Resources to Borrow
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair. 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.
- Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.
Entrance
- The entrance surveyed is located on the left side of the building.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There are 4 steps, which are unmarked, with handrails on both sides.
- The handrails cover all steps.
- Some of the steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
- There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
Attraction / Exhibit
- The majority of walkway widths are between 120cm and 180cm.
- There is background noise which varies, depending on the time of day.
- Exhibit information includes the following formats: pictorial and information board.
- The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
- There is step-free level access around the area.
- There are tables and bench seats available in the area.
- Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
- Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven floorboards.
- Lighting levels are varied.