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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include furnished display rooms and temporary exhibitions, tea room.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include ticket office and gift shop, a stable block containing a bookstore, toilet block, display gardens with picnic areas.

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• Comments View
  • The stable block, gift shop and toilet block are located to the left of the house after the site entrance.
  • The tea room is located within the house, but has a separate entrance at the rear of the house.
  • At certain times access to the house is by guided tour only.
  • Please contact the venue for details.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Bexleyheath.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Bexleyheath.

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COVID-19 Information

• Due to current circumstances this venue is temporarily closed.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking (Blue Badge Parking)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the left of the house entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the ticket office.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • No other vehicles are allowed into the grounds.
  • Information boards may need to be moved by staff from the driveway to access the parking areas.
  • There is unrestricted on-street parking in the road outside the venue.
  • The Blue Badge parking area is located in front of the house.
  • Tickets must be purchased from the ticket office before entering the house.
  • The path from the vehicle and pedestrian entrance gate and the parking bays to the ticket office and shop is loose gravel.

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Outside Access (Ticket Office and Shop Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the detached shop building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in).

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• Comments View
  • The ticket office and shop building is about 30m from the entrance gate into the grounds.
  • There is stable-yard block paving outside the shop.

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Reception (Ticket Office)

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the ticket office and shop entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • A small part of the shop display, at the rear of the shop, is raised up by one medium step.

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Outside Access (Stable Block and Secondhand Book Shop Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the detatched stable building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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• Comments View
  • There is original and uneven stable block paving in front of and inside the building.
  • There is an honesty box to pay for the secondhand books.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - House)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 133cm (4ft 4in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance - House)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is portable.
• Please contact a member of staff.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • There is level access to the ground floor rooms.

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Museum

• Exhibits cannot be audio described.
• Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
• Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
• Touch tours are not available.
• Video tours are not available.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• Concessions are available.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.

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  • Staff are available in each of the rooms to explain and assist.
  • An iPad with images and further information is also available for visitors who cannot access the 1st floor.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Other View
  • The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are addtional display rooms and exhibitions.

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Outside Access (Tea Room Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the house.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

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  • The cafe is located off the courtyard at the rear of the house.
  • There is step-free access to the courtyard using the path to the right of the house.

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Level Change (Tea Room Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is portable.
• Please contact a member of staff for use of the portable ramp.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Eating and Drinking (Tea Room)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• The cafe is located at the rear of the house, via the Tea Room entrance.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Tea Room entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 73cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is soups and cakes.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the ticket office and shop.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the toilet block, next to the shop and ticket office.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 65cm (2ft 2in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are open waste paper bin and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is step-free access to the toilet block within the grounds from the shop building.
  • There are gravel paths and some uneven brick paths in the area.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located within the toilet block, next to the ticket office and shop.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the ticket office and shop.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the left hand side shared standard toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
• Comments View
  • The toilet block is about 30m from the entrance gate into the grounds.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.

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• Comments View
  • The paths around the gardens include brick, gravel and grass surfaces.
  • There are several sets of shallow, unmarked brick steps.
  • Some of these can be bypassed on the grass.
  • Some seats and picnic benches are available in the garden.