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Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill

Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 5RW

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this building include: a reception.
  • Amenities in this building include: a working Victorian watermill.
  • The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope and a manual door.
  • This entrance is at the front of the building.
  • There are 2 floors once inside.
  • Other floors can be accessed via: stairs.
  • There is stepped access once inside.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: seating and a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
  • At the time of our visit the hearing assistance system was working.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is in the stableyard area of Hardwick Hall. View information about this toilet (new tab)
  • There is a separate exit.
  • The exit has a manual door, steps and a door permanently held open.
  • The entrance can be used to exit by visitors with limited mobility.

Route to (Stainsby Mill)

  • From the road go through the gate on the left and head towards Stainsby Mill.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and gravel.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Admissions

  • At this location the following areas are free to access for National Trust members but payable for everyone else: the Mill.
  • This site offers companion or carer discounts.

Public Transport

Parking

  • This building does not have a car park.
  • Nearby parking includes: standard on-street parking.
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • Equipment cannot be borrowed or hired.
  • Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slight slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.

Counter

  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 75cm.
  • Lighting levels are low.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise here.
  • The counter has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There are bench seats available in the counter area.

Tour

  • The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
  • The tour takes approximately 25 minutes.
  • There is stepped access along the tour route.
  • There are doorways or openings used on the tour which are under 75cm wide.
  • The majority of walkway widths are between 120cm and 180cm.
  • The tour can not be adapted to avoid inaccessible areas.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise along the tour route.
  • The tour has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There are bench seats and high stools at regular intervals along the tour.
  • Some flooring along the tour route is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles and uneven floorboards.
  • Lighting levels are low along parts of the tour route.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 12 steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with handrails on both sides.
  • The highest step is 20cm high.
  • The stairs are open.
  • Lighting levels are low.

Exit

  • The exit is located on the first floor, to the left of the building.
  • There is not step-free access at the exit.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • There are 10+ steps beyond the exit, which are unmarked, with handrails on both sides.