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Amenities in this building include: a shop.
The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
This entrance is located at the front of the building.
There is step-free access once inside.
Staff/volunteers can describe the layout and access around the site.
The following are also available: seating and a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
At the time of our visit the hearing assistance system was working.
This site is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
The nearest toilet with adaptations for disabled people is the Cow Barn Café. View information about this toilet (new tab).
There is a separate exit.
The exit has step-free level access and a manual door.

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.
Sensory packs can be borrowed which include: ear defenders, fidget toys, sunglasses and communication cards.
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: off-road/all-terrain 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.

From the Visitor Reception follow the slope downhill.
Turn left and follow the hill round to the right and Buzzard Books is straight ahead.
The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
Path surfaces along the route are compact earth and concrete.
The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is an accessible shuttle which can take visitors to this area.

There is step-free level access into the shop.
The door is manual, opens outwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
The width of the door opening is 84cm.
Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
The majority of aisle widths are over 150cm.
All flooring in the shop is smooth and even.
There is step-free level access around the shop.
There is no (or very little) background noise here.
Lighting levels are moderate to good.
There is step-free level access to the counter.
The height of the counter is 93cm.
There is not a low level counter at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The counter has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
Services/facilities available in the shop include: a portable card machine for payment.
There is an identical set of doors at the rear of the shop.