Large and Easy to get around
4.5
4.5
Date of visit: December 2015
I am a carer or friend of a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: moving around and seeing.
Overall Rating
Excellent
Easy access to site - Over 500 acres - powerchair or wheelchair gets easy access for regular bus around the site if wanted and there is access to restaurant.
Disabled Access In and Around
Good
Easy to get in and around most of large site (500 Acres) - cannot see upstairs of castle but can easily get inside most ground floor rooms and watch video of the rest.
Parking & Transport
Excellent
Large disabled car park near entrance. best way to attend! Not sure of ease to use public transport links.
Accessible Toilets
Good
Numerous - Easy to find - big enough but could be larger.
Staff
Excellent
Needed help from staff in Restaurant + Castle - were supportive and very willing to help in any way.
Additional Information
Initially bit daunting using their adapted bus but they help hundreds of visitors daily and getting on/off the bus is easy stuff. There is loads to see in the gardens and the shops there are all easily accessible. On a sunny day it is lovely spot for picnic as well.
