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Ightham Mote - Walled Garden

Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0NT

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and an open entrance with no doors.
  • This entrance is the access point to the right from the visitor reception exit.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • 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 in the Mote Café. 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 centre. 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 visitor centre. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.

Route to (the Walled Garden)

  • From the visitor reception exit, turn right and the Walled Garden is ahead.
  • The route to the area is step-free level.
  • Path surfaces along the route are bonded gravel.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Outdoor Spaces (Walled Garden)

  • This information is for the access point located to the right from the visitor reception exit.
  • Access into the area is via a steep ramp/slope.
  • The slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide, with no handrails.
  • There is open access at the surveyed access point.
  • The width of the gap is 148cm.
  • The following outdoor facilities are available: formal gardens.
  • The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: bonded gravel.
  • Footpaths are available in all of the outdoor space.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no step-free level access around the area.
  • There are steep ramps/slopes without handrails and more than 3 steps with handrails in the main areas.
  • There are slopes throughout the Walled Garden. There are 6 steps at one end of the central path, though these can be overcome by returning to the entrance path.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.