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Buckland Abbey - Kitchen Garden

Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6EY

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Access Guide

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope, a steep ramp/slope and a gate.
  • This entrance is near the Cider Cottage.
  • There is not 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, maps and an accessible route map.
  • 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 Kitchen Garden)

  • 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 will be on your left.
    Continue straight and go through a gate. Turn left and the access point to the Kitchen Garden will be on the right.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac, gravel, cobbles and paving stones.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.
  • There is a cattle grid along the route.
    The visitor shuttle can take you as far as the Great Barn.

Outdoor Spaces

  • This information is for the access point located in the wall near the Cider Cottage.
  • Access into the area is via a slight ramp/slope and a steep ramp/slope.
  • There is a gate at the surveyed access point which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is not self-closing.
  • The width of the gap is 104cm.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: parkland and gardens.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass, block paving and gravel.
  • Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor spaces.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no step-free level access around the area.
  • There are slight ramps/slopes without handrails and steep ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas .
  • There is a steep slope leading to the large grassed area.
    The paths in are all slightly sloped.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Chairs with armrests are also available.