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Holkham Hall - Stories

Holkham Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AB

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Overview

  • About View
    • The venue is a small exhibition space telling the story of Holkham Hall.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: There are farming equipment exhibits and two looped video stations giving a history of the estate.
    • View information on opening times
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
    • The nearest parking is located in the accessible parking bays 50m in front of the Courtyard.
    • The nearest train station is Sheringham.
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • There are no toilet facilities.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Access To

  • The Stories venue is to the left as you enter the Stables Courtyard.
  • The distance from the Blue Badge bays is 70m.
  • The most accessible route has uneven surfaces and a slight ramp or slope.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the exhibition space.
  • There are double automatic doors which are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 147cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Exhibition Space

  • The venue is indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is background noise.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Display information includes: televisions/screens.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided throughout the tour.