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Disabled Access Guide for Petworth House - Servants Quarters Building
The National Trust
Petworth House
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AE
Tel: 01798 342207
Fax: 01798 342963
Email: petworth@nationatrust.org.uk
Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth
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Introduction
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Petworth.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
The convenient dropoff point is located at the Chuch Lodge Entrance
Visitors use the main 'Petworth House' car park.
Outside Access (the Church Lodge Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 127cm (4ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (the Church Lodge Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is .
The width of the ramp or slope is 78cm (2ft 6in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Reception (Servants Quarters Building)
The reception desk is 20m (22yd) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access (Restaurant and Toilets)
There is not level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are low.
Level Change (Restaurant and Toilets)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in the building corridors.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp/ slope varies.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the restaurant entrance.
The lift is a platform lift.
The lift is 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.66m x 0.94m (5ft 5in x 3ft 1in).
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet (Male)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The adapted toilet is 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located a cubicle in the gents standard toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 133cm x 147cm (4ft 4in x 4ft 9in).
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The baby change facilities are in a separate room.
Adapted Toilet (Female)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The adapted toilet is 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the cubicle in the ladies standard toilets.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 146cm x 141cm (4ft 9in x 4ft 7in).
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
Standard Toilet (Male)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the Servants Quarters.
The female toilets are 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the Servants Quarters.
The male toilets are 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
The baby change facilities are in a separate room.
Restaurant / Bar (the Servants Quarters)
Once inside, there is not level access to the service.
Full table service is available.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 63cm (2ft ) cm.
Menus are hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot meals and snacks.
Blocks can be used under the table legs to raise the height of tables for wheelchair users.
Level Change (the Servants Quarters)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is .
The width of the ramp or slope is 78cm (2ft 6in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Blocks can be used under the table legs to raise the height of tables for wheelchair users.
Museum
Exhibits can be audio described.
Tactile signage for exhibits is available.
There is a hearing assistance system.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
A deposit is required for the hearing system.
Concessions are available.
There is a wheelchair to borrow.
To borrow the wheelchair at the Church Lodge entrance.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are available in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills to level 3 is available on request. Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
Comments
Opening times from March to October given.
