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The most accessible entrance has a very steep ramp/slope and doors permanently held open.
There is step-free access once inside.
There is restricted room to manoeuvre at this property.
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.
This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is to the right after exiting the visitor reception. View information about this toilet (new tab).

You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair and cycles. 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: binoculars, magnifying glass and activity sheets.
You can borrow these from the visitor reception and at the house. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
There are charges to borrow the cycles.
You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: a mobility scooter. 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.

Exit the car park and take the path which leads into the stable yard.
Go across the yard to the right and the bookshop is under the archway exit.
The route to the area is step-free level.
Path surfaces along the route are compact earth, gravel, cobbles and paving stones.
The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

The entrance surveyed is located to the left when exiting the stable yard, towards the visitor reception.
There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
The very steep ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
The width of the opening is 96cm.
There is a second manual door which is permanently open.
The width of the opening is 102cm.

The majority of aisle widths are under 150cm.
Flooring in the shop is not smooth and even.
Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
There is step-free level access around the shop.
There is no (or very little) background noise here.
Lighting levels are moderate to good.
There is step-free level access to the counter.
The height of the counter is 80cm.
The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
Services/facilities available in the shop include: a member of staff to provide assistance.
Card payments must be made at the visitor reception.