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Summary

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The most accessible entrance has a gate and step-free level access.
This entrance is at the beginning of the main path.
There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is in the stables toilet block. View information about this toilet (new tab).

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.
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 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.
Mobility scooters may be used across site but may not be taken into the House.

From the Visitor Reception, go out of the double automatic door between the rear of the reception desk and the shop, and follow the signposted path to the left. Turn right at the top of the path and walk alongside the Moat to the double deer gates.
The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and gravel.
The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is an accessible shuttle which can take visitors to this area.

This information is for the access point located at the start of Deer Park.
There is step-free level access into the area.
There is a gate at the surveyed access point which opens away from you (push).
The gate is self-closing.
The width of the gap is 110cm.
The following outdoor facilities are available: parkland and woodland.
The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass, gravel and compact earth.
Footpaths are available in some of the outdoor space.
The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

The signposted accessible route from the Visitor Centre to the House and Gardens is approximately 500m on hard smooth paths.
There is a longer hardstanding route around the deer park of around 2.5km.
The walk is not open 24 hours.
None of the paths are lit at night.
The route is not clearly signposted.
The route has information boards without maps.
There are no toilet facilities along the route.
Some seating is available along the route, however some is set back from the paths.