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Lacock - Bakehouse

near Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2LG

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • Amenities in this building include: a historic house and historic interiors.
  • The most accessible entrance has a step and a door permanently held open.
  • This entrance is the entrance in the courtyard.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • There is not a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • This site is not part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
  • The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is nearby in the courtyard.. View information about this toilet (new tab).

Equipment and Resources to Borrow

  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: manual wheelchairs and mountain trikes. 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 and fidget toys.
  • You can borrow these from visitor reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.
  • You can borrow or hire the following mobility vehicles: mobility scooters. 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 visitor reception. View more information about booking and collection of equipment.

Route to

  • On leaving visitor reception, turn left onto a path which will take you directly to the courtyard.
    On entering the courtyard, the Bakehouse is on the left-hand side.
  • The route to the area is step-free level.
  • Path surfaces along the route are tarmac and gravel.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no accessible shuttle to this area.

Entrance

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building in the courtyard.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step, which is unmarkedno handrails.
  • The step is not at the recommended height (between 15cm - 18cm).
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently open.
  • The width of the opening is 153cm.

Attraction / Exhibit

  • There is background noise which varies, depending on the time of day.
  • The exhibits do not have hearing assistance systems.
  • There is very limited access to the Bakehouse.
    Visitors can only access immediately inside the entrance door.
  • Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
  • Lighting levels are low.