Access Guide
Summary
- View information about opening hours.
- The most accessible entrance has step-free level access.
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- The following are also available: sensory packs, maps and seating.
- The sensory pack includes: soft toy, fidget toys, communication cards and ear defenders. For more information about reserving a pack, and any charges, please contact the venue before your visit.
- This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- The toilet with adaptations for disabled people surveyed can be found at the rear of the house.
- This toilet with adaptations for disabled people is approximately 5m from the accessible entrance.
Admissions
- At this location the following are free to access for all visitors: the gardens and countryside.
- At this location the following areas are free to access for National Trust members but payable for everyone else: the house.
- This site does not offer companion or carer discounts.
Equipment and Resources to Borrow
- Equipment cannot be borrowed or hired.
- Sensory packs can be borrowed which include: ear defenders, fidget toys, soft toy and communication cards.
- You can borrow these from the visitor reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
- Powered mobility vehicles cannot be borrowed or hired.
Public Transport
- There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the property.
- Stagecoach 555 bus service between Keswick and Kendal and 599 bus service between Bowness and Grasmere both stop in Grasmere village.
- The nearest train station is Windermere.
- Windermere train station is 9 miles away (14.5km).
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
Parking
- This property does not have a car park.
- The site advertises that there is no car park, however if you drive to the gate at the top of the hill, there is a Blue Badge space area next to the house that can be used if permitted by staff.
Route to (House)
- From the Blue Badge parking, you can continue to the rear of the house and you will arrive at the accessible entrance. Alternatively, you can head left around to the front of the house to reach the main, stepped entrance.
- The route to the area is step-free level.
- Path surfaces along the route are gravel and concrete.
- The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is no accessible shuttle to this area.