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Hardwick - Parklands

Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 9QJ

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope and an open entrance with no doors.
  • This entrance is close to the Visitor Reception.
  • Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
  • The following are also available: seating and maps.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is in the toilet area in the stableyard.. View information about this toilet (new tab)
  • Additional toilet facilities with adaptations for disabled people are outside the rear of the Great Barn Restaurant.. 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 Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: trampers. 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 Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.

Route to (Lady Spencer's Walk)

  • Lady Spencer's Walk is located on the left between the Blue Badge parking area and the Visitor Reception.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are compact earth.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Outdoor Spaces

  • Access into the area is via slight ramps/slopes.
  • The access points to the area are located close to the Visitor Reception.
  • There is open access at the surveyed access point.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: parkland and woodland.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass, compact earth and loose stones.
  • Footpaths are available in all of the outdoor spaces.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access around some of the area.
  • There are steep ramps/slopes without handrails, slight ramps/slopes without handrails and more than 3 steps without handrails in the main areas .
  • The slopes are along the trails and hikes.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have easy open gates which may create obstacles for some users.

Hikes and Trails (Lady Spencer's Walk)

  • The walk is approximately 1 mile.
  • The route has slight slopes and surfaces of compacted earth and some loose stones.
    The route goes to the steps/slope and then returns to the Visitor Reception.
  • The hike is not open 24 hours.
  • None of the paths are lit at night.
  • The route includes the following surfaces: gravel and compacted gravel.
  • Some of the route contains steep gradients and steps.
  • These are found in the following areas: at the end of the trail.
  • There are no alternative routes to avoid these areas.
  • The route is not clearly signposted.
  • The route has information boards with large maps.
  • Seating is available on the route.
  • There are no toilet facilities along the route.
  • Lady Spencer's Walk is along part of Oak Walk.