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Amenities in this area include: parkland, formal gardens and an adventure playground.
The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and a gate.
This entrance is the Walled Garden entrance and the Field of Play 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 and maps.
This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
Toilet and changing facilities available include: standard toilets, a step free standard toilet and a parent and baby room.
The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is at the Grooms' Bookshop. View information about this toilet (new tab)
The standard toilets surveyed can be found at the entrance for the Walled Garden and at the entrance of the Field of Play.

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 sunglasses.
You can borrow these from the Visitor Reception building. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: an off-road/all-terrain mobility scooter 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 Visitor Reception building. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.

From the exit of the Stables Courtyard, turn left and follow the Mile Walk path for approximately 500 metres until the Walled Garden and Field of Play are on the left.
The route to the area is step-free level.
Path surfaces along the route are gravel.
The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is a shuttle which can take visitors to this area, but wheelchair users will need to transfer into it.

This information is for the access point located at the front of the Walled Garden.
There is step-free level access into the area.
There is open access at the surveyed access point.
The width of the gap is 120cm.
The following outdoor facilities are available: formal gardens.
The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass and gravel.
Footpaths are available in all of the outdoor space.
The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is step-free level access around the area.
There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

There is step-free level access into the toilet.
The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
The width of the door opening is 83cm.
The shared standard toilet was surveyed.
The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
Lighting levels are low.
There are hand dryers.

This information is for the access point located at the start of the Field of Play.
There is step-free level access into the area.
There is a gate at the surveyed access point which is permanently held open.
The following outdoor facilities are available: a playground with play equipment and a grassed play area.
The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: gravel.
Footpaths are available in all of the outdoor space.
The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is step-free level access around the area.
There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Playground View
- There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, and is at least 150cm wide.
- The play equipment is in easy reach for seated and standing users, and users of different heights.
- The following play experiences are available: swinging, climbing, balancing and social play.

Access into the toilet is via steps.
There are 2 steps, which are unmarked, with handrails on both sides.
The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
The width of the door opening is 75cm.
The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
The width of the widest cubicle door opening is 65cm.
The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
Lighting levels are moderate to good.
There are hand dryers.

There is step-free level access into the room.
The door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
The width of the door opening is 75cm.
The height of the baby change table is 75cm.
The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
There is no seating available in the room.
There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
Waste bins include: a nappy bin and a general waste bin without lid.