Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- Amenities in this area include: a reception, parkland and formal gardens.
- Additional amenities in this area include: trails.
- 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, maps, an accessible route map and on site-transport.
- This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located in the toilet block next to Fountains Hall. View information about this toilet (new tab)
- Additional toilet facilities with adaptations for disabled people are located in the toilet block next to Fountains Hall. View information about this toilet (new tab)
Equipment and Resources to Borrow (Westgate)
- 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, sunglasses, soft toy and accessible maps.
- You can borrow these from the ticket office. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
- You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: trampers and mobility scooters. 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 ticket office. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
Route to (the Circular Trail)
- The trail can start from the Westgate ticket office or in the opposite direction from the water gardens entrance.
- The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
- Path surfaces along the route are tarmac.
- 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
- This information is for the access point located by Westgate Car Park.
- Access into the area is via a slight ramp/slope.
- The slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
- There is a gate at the surveyed access point which is permanently held open.
- The following outdoor facilities are available: parkland, formal gardens and gardens.
- The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: concrete or tarmac and compact earth.
- 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 slight ramps/slopes without handrails and steep ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas .
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Hikes and Trails (Circular Trail)
- The trail is approximately 2.5 miles long.
- The route from the ticket office has various gradients along pathways.
- The trail is not open 24 hours.
- None of the paths are lit at night.
- The route includes the following surfaces: tarmac and compacted gravel.
- The route is clearly signposted.
- The route has handheld maps.
- Seating is available on the route.
- There are toilets halfway around the circular trail, located at the Studley Tea Room.