Overview

The entrance to this National Trust property is downhill and, recently, the path down to the visitor centre has been improved to make it less steep for pushing wheelchairs back up to the car park. This is only a matter of a few yards but, previously, it was difficult to push a chair back uphill. The disabled parking is immediately to one side of the visitor centre which is spacious with good access to the National Trust shop, disabled toilets and large cafe. There is a large courtyard area for outside eating and drinking and the food/drink is, like all National Trust properties, good but pricey. However, there is nothing to stop one taking a picnic to the park. I have visited both with my mother who requires a wheelchair and with my husband who requires a mobility scooter. Most of the paths are suitable for both and enable a pleasing journey through the grounds and woods where the roe deer roam and can be seen very close to the paths. There is a lake and also a garden for which separate tickets are required but, again, the paths are wheelchair and mobility scooter-friendly. The garden is still a lovely place to visit even in winter-time. The hall, which is not always open, can be visited but only the ground floor is accessible. A mobility scooter can be hired at no cost if booked in advance: a donation to the trust is welcome, but not mandatory. Of all the NT venues we've visited so far, this is the best for accessibility.

Transport & Parking

Access

Toilets

Staff