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Belton Estate - Formal Gardens

Belton Estate, High Road, Belton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2LS

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access.
  • This entrance is in the Stable Yard.
  • Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
  • The following are also available: a companion/carer discount.
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: standard toilets and a toilet with some adaptations for disabled people.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is in the Outdoor Adventure Playground. View information about this toilet (new tab)
  • The standard toilets surveyed can be found at the rear of the house, in the Dutch Garden.
  • The entrance can be used to exit by visitors with limited mobility.

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.
  • 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: off-road/all-terrain mobility scooters and 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 Building. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • The accessible visitor shuttle bus operates from the rear of the Visitor Reception Building.

Route to (Formal Gardens)

  • The gardens are at the rear of the house and can be reached by following the main driveway and passing through the Stable Yard.
  • The route to the area is step-free level.
  • Path surfaces along the route are cobbles and 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.

Outdoor Spaces (Formal Gardens)

  • This information is for the access point located at the rear left of the Stable Yard.
  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • There is a gate at the surveyed access point which is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 101cm.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: formal gardens.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: compact earth and 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 some of the area.
  • There are more than 3 steps without handrails, slight ramps/slopes without handrails and steep ramps/slopes with handrails in the main areas .
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Toilet with Adaptations (Dutch Garden - Left Hand Transfer)

  • This toilet is located in the standard toilets at the rear of the house, accessed from the Dutch Garden.
  • Access into the toilet is via steps.
  • There are 3 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • This toilet is approximately 170m from the Formal Gardens access point in the Stable Yard.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 148cm x 157cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the seat but it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 77cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
  • There is a spatula flush on the non transfer side.
  • The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side and vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: toilet roll holder and wash basin.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is not a shelf.
  • The cubicle has: a sanitary bin.
  • The cubicle does not have a full length mirror.
  • The height of the coat hook is 158cm from the floor.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat, the dropdown rail, all grab rails and the floor.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door.

Standard Toilet (Dutch Garden)

  • Access into the toilet is via steps.
  • There are 3 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 107cm.
  • The shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The wash basin tap type is push.
  • There are hand dryers.
  • There is a baby change facility which is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.