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Buckland Abbey - Great Barn

Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6EY

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope, a manual door and a door permanently held open.
  • This entrance is the rear entrance to the rear of the building.
  • There is step-free access to the majority of the venue once inside.
  • There is a raised stage area which has steps to access it.
  • 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: large print information, Braille information, maps, an accessible route map and on site-transport.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is next to the Visitor Welcome. View information about this toilet (new tab)

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.
  • You can borrow these from the Visitor Welcome building. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: 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 Welcome building. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • There are charges to borrow a tramper.
  • The tramper can be borrowed from Visitor Welcome and is run by Countryside Mobility.
    You can get a yearly membership for £10. Members can hire for free.
    There is an option for a two week taster membership for £2.50.

Route to (the Great Barn Main Entrance)

  • Exit the Visitor Welcome and follow the paved path to the right.
    Follow the tarmac path to the left. Turn right at the gateway.
    Follow the path around to the right and take the next right down a slope.
    The Great Barn main entrance will be on the left.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac, cobbles and paving stones.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is an accessible shuttle which can take visitors to this area.

Entrance (Main)

  • The entrance surveyed is located to the front right of the building.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors which are permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 235cm.
  • There is a very steep ramp between 75cm and 150cm wide beyond the entrance, with no handrails.
  • The ramp overcomes the step.
  • There is 1 step beyond the entrance, which is unmarked, with no handrails.

Entrance (Rear)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the rear of the building.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slight slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.

Event Space

  • There is step-free level access around some of the space.
  • There is stepped access to the stage area at the rear of the space.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Lighting levels are low.
  • There are no seats available in the space.
  • The space does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • The floor can be slippery.