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Sheffield Park and Garden - Second Hand Bookshop

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 an automatic door.
  • This entrance is the Coach House Café main entrance.
  • There is step-free 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 part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is Sheffield Park and Garden - Coach House Café - Ambulant - 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 Second Hand Bookshop)

  • Follow the path at the front of the car park to the left (away from the Visitor Centre).
    Cross the service road to the Coach House Café, and enter via the main entrance.
    The Second Hand Bookshop is to the right.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac, paving stones and bonded gravel.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Shop (Second Hand Bookshop)

  • Access into the shop is via a steep ramp/slope.
  • The slope is over 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • The door is automatic, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 104cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The majority of aisle widths are under 150cm.
  • All flooring in the shop is smooth and even.
  • There is step-free level access around the shop.
  • There is background noise here.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 75cm.
  • There is not a low level counter at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The counter has windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • Services/facilities available in the shop include: a portable card machine for payment and a member of staff to provide assistance.
  • There are sofas and armchairs at the back of the bookshop.