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Erddig - Wolf's Den

Erddig, Wrexham, LL13 0YT

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Summary

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  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and a narrow entrance opening.
  • This entrance is along the left wall as you face the gardens from the rear of the house.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • Staff/volunteers cannot 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: an accessible toilet for the use of everyone.
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations for disabled people.
  • This toilet with adaptations for disabled people is approximately 12m from the Wolf's Den entrance.
  • The toilets with adaptations for disabled people can be found on the left after entering the Wolf's Den.

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: fidget toys.
  • Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.

Route to (Wolf's Den)

  • After exiting the visitor reception turn right and follow the path until you see the Tea Garden.
    At the Tea Garden, turn right and go through the gap into the courtyard.
    Go straight ahead and the accessible entrance to the garden will be located on the right, past the ramped and stepped entrance.
    Go through the entrance into the garden and immediately turn left then right.
    Follow the path to the large wall and turn right.
    Follow the wall and the entrance to the Wolf's Den will be located on the left.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac, gravel and cobbles.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Outdoor Spaces (Wolf's Den)

  • This information is for the access point located along the left hand wall in the gardens.
  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • There is a gate at the surveyed access point which is permanently held open.
  • The gate is not self-closing.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: a playground with play equipment.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: an adventure playground.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: gravel and compact earth.
  • Footpaths are not available in all of the outdoor space.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • There are some 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 following play experiences are available: swinging and balancing.
    • The ground in the Wolf's Den is gently and naturally undulating.

Toilet with Adaptations (Closest Composting Toilet - Right Hand Transfer)

  • This toilet is located on the left after entering the Wolf's Den.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • This toilet is approximately 12m from the Wolf's Den entrance.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of less than 1.5cm.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 160cm x 223cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the seat but it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 98cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
  • There is no flush.
  • The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the door, a horizontal grab rail on the transfer side, a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side and a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is not a shelf.
  • The cubicle has: a waste bin with lid.
  • The cubicle does not have a mirror.
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 118cm and 125cm from the floor.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the dropdown rail and all grab rails.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat and the internal door.
  • Lighting levels are low.
  • As this is a composting toilet there is no flush. Instead there is a bin of sawdust above the toilet, at a height of 110cm. There is a hand sanitiser available at a height of 94cm. There is a urinal in the accessible toilet.

Toilet with Adaptations (Furthest Composting Toilet - Right Hand Transfer)

  • This toilet is located on the left as you enter the Wolf's Den.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • This toilet is approximately 14m from the Wolf's Den entrance.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the doorway with a height of more than 1.5cm.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 160cm x 223cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the seat.
  • The lateral transfer space is 98cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
  • There is no flush.
  • The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the door, a horizontal grab rail on the transfer side, a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side and a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is not a shelf.
  • The cubicle does not have a mirror.
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 118cm and 125cm from the floor.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the dropdown rail and all grab rails.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat and the internal door.
  • Lighting levels are low.
  • As this is a composting toilet there is no flush. Instead there is a bin of sawdust above the toilet at a height of 110cm. There is a hand sanitiser available at a height of 93cm. There is a urinal in the accessible toilet.