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Blickling Estate - Parterre

Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6NF

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this area include: formal gardens.
  • The most accessible entrance has a steep ramp/slope.
  • 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.
  • This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: standard toilets and a toilet with some adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations for disabled people surveyed can be found to the left of the Parterre entrance..
  • The standard toilet surveyed can be found to the left of the Parterre entrance.

Route to (Parterre)

  • Follow the path to the right as you exit the visitor reception. Once you reach the road turn right and follow it until you come across a path with two bollards. Continue down that path to the main property gates. Once through the gates continue ahead and the entrance is the second door on the side of the east wing on the right.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are concrete and gravel.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

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 magnifying glass.
  • You can borrow these from the visitors' reception and the house entrance. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: off-road/all-terrain mobility scooters. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance.
  • You can borrow these from the visitors' reception and the house entrance. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.

Outdoor Spaces

  • This information is for the access point located in front and to the right of Blickling Hall.
  • Access into the area is via steep ramps/slopes.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There is a gate at the surveyed access point which opens towards you (pull).
  • The gate is not self-closing.
  • The width of the gap is 87cm.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: formal gardens.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: loose stones.
  • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Parterre - Ambulant - Right Hand Transfer)

  • This toilet is located to the left of the Parterre entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • This toilet is approximately 6m from the stables entrance.
  • 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 83cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 273cm x 169cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the seat.
  • The lateral transfer space is 198cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side and a vertical rail on the right side 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.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: wash basin, soap dispenser, towel dispenser and hand dryer.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 108cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • The height of the wash basin is 69cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 92cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 93cm.
  • The height of the baby change is 110cm.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is not a shelf.
  • The cubicle has: a waste bin with lid and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • The cubicle does not have a full length mirror.
  • The height of the coat hook is 121cm from the floor.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: some grab rails.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: some grab rails, the floor, the internal door, the toilet seat and the dropdown rail.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Standard Toilet

  • 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 84cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • There is also a female toilet in the same location.
  • The width of the widest cubicle door opening is 60cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are hand dryers.