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Dunham Massey - Garden

Woodhouse Lane, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4SJ

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has a gate and step-free level access.
  • This entrance is the entrance at the front of the garden.
  • 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.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is in the stables toilet block. View information about this toilet (new tab).

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • 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.

Route to (the Garden)

  • From the Visitor Reception, exit the double doors behind reception and follow the main accessible path around the stables building to the House.
    Turn right and the gate for the Garden will be ahead.
  • The route to the area is step-free via a slight ramp/slope.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and 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 Garden.
  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • There is a gate at the surveyed access point which is permanently held open.
  • The width of the gap is 110cm.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: gardens.
  • The outdoor facilities also include: the Orangery building.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: grass and bonded gravel.
  • Footpaths are available in all of the outdoor spaces.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • There are slight slopes throughout.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Playground View
    • The Orangery building has step-free ramped access with handrails, a level stone flagged floor, and a bench seat with back and armrests for people to rest.