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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include Myddelton House Visitor Centre.
• Related link Myddelton House Visitor Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-enfield/access-guides/myddelton-house-visitor-centre

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• Comments View
  • Myddelton House is only open to the public one weekend per year, usually in September.
  • The Gardens are open to the public throughout the year.
  • The site is located between Capel Manor and Forty Hall.
  • Myddelton House and Gardens are accessible on foot from the entrance in Bulls Cross. .
  • There are no public rights of way or footpaths through the site.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Turkey Street.

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  • The nearest bus stop is Turkey Street alight the bus at this stop and Myddelton House and Gardens are a 10 minute walk along Turkey Street.
  • The Bus numbers are 217, 317, 617, 629 and 327.

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Opening Times (April - September)

• Monday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 10:00 - 17:00.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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Opening Times (October - March)

• Monday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Thursday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Friday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Saturday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Sunday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 260cm x 410cm (8ft 6in x 13ft 5in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the main access point.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Additional parking is available next to the Visitor Centre. .

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Outside Access (Main Access Point)

• This information is for the entrance located off the car parking area, in front of the house.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open (no doors).

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Level Change (Main Access Point)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the path leading into the gardens.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Alternative Access Point)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the house.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open (no doors).

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General Access Information

• There are surfaced paths which give access to much of the gardens.
• The surfaced paths have easy and moderate slopes.
• The pond in the centre of the garden does not have fencing around it so care should be taken.
• The maximum depth is 1.2 metres.
• An audio guide is available for use around the gardens.

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Level Changes

• There are areas such as the Alpine Meadow and Rock Garden that have narrower unsurfaced paths with steeper slopes.
• There are several stepped areas but these can be bypassed using alternative routes.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the outer wall of the Visitor Centre courtyard.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 210cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
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  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are poor.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the outer wall of the visitor centre courtyard.
  • The female and male toilets are 40m (44yd) from the main access point.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• There are standard manual wheelchairs available for visitors to borrow at the Visitor Centre.
• All garden staff are trained in fire and evacuation procedures and will direct you in case of an alarm.
• Trained first aiders are available on site.
• The nearest first aid point is in the Visitor Centre.
• Entry to the gardens is free of charge but parking charges apply.
• No dogs are permitted except assistance dogs.