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Sheffield Park and Garden - Landscape Garden

Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3QX

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has a steep ramp/slope and manual doors.
  • This entrance is the Visitor Centre exit.
  • 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, an accessible route map and an information board in the car park.
  • This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is Sheffield Park and Garden - Parking and Arrival - Toilet with Adaptations - Right Hand Transfer. View information about this toilet (new tab)
  • Additional toilet facilities with adaptations for disabled people are Sheffield Park and Garden - Parking and Arrival - Toilet with Adaptations - Left Hand Transfer. 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.
  • Sensory packs can be borrowed which include: ear defenders, fidget toys, binoculars, magnifying glass, accessible maps and sensory maps.
  • You can borrow these from the counter staff at Visitor Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: 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 Visitor Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.

Route to (the Landscape Garden)

  • Go through the Visitor Centre exit and you are in the garden.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and paving stones.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Outdoor Spaces

  • This information is for the access point located through the Visitor Centre exit.
  • Access into the area is via a slight ramp/slope.
  • The slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There is open access at the surveyed access point.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: formal gardens.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: concrete or tarmac, gravel and compact earth.
  • Footpaths are available in all of the outdoor spaces.
  • The majority of the paths are 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 with handrails in the main areas .
  • There are slight and steep slopes throughout.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Paths that are unsuitable for wheelchairs or mobility vehicles are clearly signed.