Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- The most accessible entrance has a slight ramp/slope and a manual door.
- This entrance is the rear 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.
- This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- Toilet and changing facilities available include: an accessible toilet for the use of everyone.
- The toilet with adaptations for disabled people surveyed can be found at the rear right of the building via the accessible entrance..
- This toilet with adaptations for disabled people is approximately 5m from the accessible entrance..
Equipment and Resources to Borrow
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a mountain trike and 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, activity sheets, soft toy, torch, communication cards and accessible maps.
- 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: a tramper 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 Visitor Reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
Route to (the Learning Centre)
- The Learning Centre is located on a path past the Information Kiosk, to the right of the shop.
- The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
- Path surfaces along the route are gravel and bonded gravel.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is no accessible shuttle to this area.
Entrance (Rear)
- The entrance surveyed is located at the rear of the building.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The slight ramp is over 150cm wide, with a handrail on the right going up.
- Features at a suitable height for a wheelchair user include: the key hole.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance with a height of less than 1.5cm
Entrance (Front)
- The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There is 1 step, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
- All of the steps are not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
- Features at a suitable height for a wheelchair user include: the key hole.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 70cm.
Activity (Learning Centre)
- The activity is internal.
- The activity is staffed for the duration.
- The activity does not have a hearing assistance system.
- There is step-free level access around the area.
- All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
- The majority of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There are tables and chairs without armrests available in the activity area.
Toilet with Adaptations (Learning Centre - Accessible - Left Hand Transfer)
- This toilet is located at the side of the learning centre, to the left of the rear entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the toilet.
- This toilet is approximately 5m from the rear entrance.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- The door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the toilet door opening is 85cm.
- The door has a hook lock.
- The dimensions of the cubicle are 190cm x 217cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the seat but it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 121cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the door, a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side, a vertical grab rail on the transfer side and vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: toilet roll holder.
- The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: towel dispenser, wash basin and soap dispenser.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 78cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- The height of the wash basin is 71cm.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 114cm.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 113cm.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is not a shelf.
- The cubicle has: a waste bin with lid.
- The cubicle does not have a mirror.
- The height of the coat hook is 99cm from the floor.
- The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the internal door.
- The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the dropdown rail, the toilet seat and all grab rails.