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Godolphin - The Barn

Godolphin Cross, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 9RE

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this building include: exhibition rooms.
  • Additional amenities in this area include: a picnic area.
  • The most accessible entrance has steps and an open entrance with no doors.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: seating.
  • This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is located to the left of the tea room counter. View information about this toilet (new tab).

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair. 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: ear defenders, fidget toys, sunglasses, binoculars, magnifying glass, activity sheets, soft toy, communication cards, accessible maps and sensory maps.
  • You can borrow these from the welcome hut. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: a tramper. 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 welcome hut. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • There are charges to borrow a tramper.

Route to (The Barn and Yard)

  • From the ticket office go left and go through a wide gateway. Pass Piggy's Tea Room on the right and you will find The Barn and Yard on the right.
  • The route to the area is step-free level.
  • Path surfaces along the route are compact earth, gravel and cobbles.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Attraction / Exhibit

  • Access into the area is via steps.
  • There are 2 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
  • The majority of walkway widths are over 180cm.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise here.
  • Exhibit information includes the following formats: information board.
  • The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • There are no seats available in the area.
  • Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to cobbles.
  • Lighting levels are low.
  • The Barn is an ongoing restoration project.

Picnic Area

  • The following information describes the picnic area located outside The Barn.
  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • There are picnic tables.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • Adapted picnic tables are available.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest picnic table is 70cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest picnic table is 74cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 73cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 79cm.
  • The following furniture is permanently fixed: seating which is fixed to tables.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • The surface in the picnic area is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to compacted earth, grass and gravel.