Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- Amenities in this area include: parkland.
- The most accessible entrance has step-free level access.
- This entrance is to the right of the Old Kitchen Tea Rooms.
- Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
- The following are also available: seating, maps and an accessible route map.
- The sensory pack includes: ear defenders, fidget toys and soft toy. For more information about reserving a pack, and any charges, please contact the venue before your visit.
- This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is at the Old Kitchen Tea Room. View information about this toilet (new tab)
- There is a separate exit.
- The exit has steep ramps/slopes.
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.
- Sensory packs can be borrowed which include: ear defenders, fidget toys and soft toy.
- You can borrow these from the Visitor Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
- You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: trampers. 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 Visitor Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
- There are charges to borrow trampers.
- There is a small charge for use of the trampers, unless you are a paid up member of Countryside.
Route to (The Estate)
- From the visitor reception, turn right and follow the path for a short way.
Turn right pass the Tea Room and take the next road on your right, sign posted with red signs. - The route to the area is step-free level.
- Path surfaces along the route are bonded gravel.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is an accessible shuttle which can take visitors to this area.
Picnic Area
- The following information describes the picnic area located behind the house and the Tea Room toilets.
- There is step-free level access into the area.
- There are picnic tables.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- Adapted picnic tables are not available.
- The standard height for the underside of picnic tables is 70cm.
- There is step-free level access around 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 and grass.
Hikes and Trails
- The trail is approximately 1.8 miles in length.
- From the visitor reception, take the route to the Tea Room and turn right.
Follow the red marked sign post.
The first part of the trail is a road used by staff, so take care.
Take the path left, before the first house you come to.
The path becomes rough cobbles and uneven going down to a gate.
Once through the gate, continue to follow the main path down a long, steep slope to the lake.
Cross the lake, turn left to continue along the main path.
Take the first left across a wooden bridge, and then up steep hill to second set of gates.
Continue to follow this path through the woods until you reach the back of the house. - The hike is not open 24 hours.
- None of the paths are lit at night.
- The route includes the following surfaces: bonded gravel.
- Some of the route contains steep gradients and very uneven surfaces.
- These are found in the following areas: after you leave the first road/path.
- There are no alternative routes to avoid these areas.
- The route is clearly signposted.
- The route has handheld maps.
- Seating is available on the route.
- There are no toilet facilities along the route.