Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- There is 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 and an accessible route map.
- This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is in the Old Rectory Restaurant. View information about this toilet (new tab)
- Additional toilet facilities with adaptations for disabled people are in Home Farm. View information about this toilet (new tab)
Equipment and Resources to Borrow
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a mountain trike, a manual wheelchair 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.
- 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.
Route to (the Walled Garden)
- The Walled Gardens is located next to the Parterre and Pleasure Grounds at the rear of the site.
There is a path leading from Hardwicke Gate to the Stable Courtyard and then a path which leads from there past the Old Rectory to the access point for the Gardens. - The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
- Path surfaces along the route are bonded gravel.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is an accessible shuttle which can take visitors to this area.
Outdoor Spaces
- This information is for the access point located at the front of the Garden.
- Access into the area is via a steep ramp/slope.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
- There is a gate at the surveyed access point which opens towards you (pull).
- The gate is not self-closing.
- The width of the gap is 135cm.
- The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: wood bark and bonded gravel.
- Footpaths are available in all of the outdoor space.
- The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is step-free level access around the area.
- There are two steps to access the Orangery.
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.