Midlands

Attingham Park

HGPsrgm4WAtcham, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 4TP

T 01743 708123 (Infoline). 01743 708162 F 01743 708155E attingham@nationaltrust.org.uk

Elegant 18th-century mansion with Regency interiors, set inextensive Repton landscape with deer park

Note Attingham Park has mainly good access, with level access tothe Mansion, Shop, Carriage House Cafe, Welcome Centreand Bookshop and accessible park pathways

7EF4gL45D Mansion1lEShop, bookshop and café1E Grounds1j7E

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Parking separate parking, 25 yards from visitor reception

Accessible toilet near tea-room and at Stable Courtyard

Mansion Most of the mansion is accessible with level access to thebasement and lift access to the upper ground floor.Unfortunately wheelchair access to the first floor isunavailable and mobility scooters are not permitted in themansion. Wheelchairs are available to loan. There are 10 stepsto the main entrance with handrail and an alternative levelaccess entrance at the rear

Grounds Map of accessible route. Some sloped areas. Single-seater powered mobility vehicles available

Other features Hands on conservation exhibition. Familyactivities in the Housekeeper’s Room

Attingham Park Estate: Cronkhill

HGnear Atcham, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5 6JP

T 01743 708162 E cronkhill@nationaltrust.org.uk

First and best-known example of John Nash’s Italianate villadesigns, built in 1805

74 Building1 Grounds03jParking separate parking,

15 yards

Building Level entrance.Ground floor accessible

Grounds Loose gravel paths,some uneven terrain,slopes, some steps. Mapof accessible route

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Baddesley Clinton

HTGAsrgm4W6Rising Lane, Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire B93 0DQ

T 01564 783294 F 01564 782706E baddesleyclinton@nationaltrust.org.uk

Picturesque medieval moated manor house and garden

7F4gEL45 Building01EGrounds01jEParking separate parking, 10 yards

Accessible toilet near shop and ticket office

Building Level entrance. 4 wheelchairs. Ground floor accessible.Many stairs with handrails to other floors

Grounds Grass and loose gravel paths, slopes, some steps.Accessible route

Other features Many waterfowl and a wildflower meadow insummer months with a variety of grasses. Fragrant wisteria.Some musical performances throughout the year.

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Fine chiming turret clock and variety of clocks in the house.Log fires February to April and October to December, tactileroute through the building. Guides can describe contents andindicate those that may be touched

Belton House

HOTGPsrgm4uBelton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 2LS

T 01476 566116 F 01476 542980 E belton@nationaltrust.org.uk

17th-century country house with magnificent interiors, beautifulgardens and extensive parkland

Note Please discuss your access requirements with our VisitorServices Team who will be happy to help. We regret thatStairclimber to House cannot be booked. Gravel paths andsome uneven cobbles

78EF4gEG45D House0TEGrounds3j7EParking designated area within

car park. Please telephonein advance for full detailsand advice. Wheelchair-accessible transfer andbuggy usually available.Close drop-off points canbe arranged

Accessible toilet in gardennear house, gravel path.Also next to park toilets, uneven path

House 15 steps to entrance. Stairclimber available – please ask athouse. 1 wheelchair. Ground floor accessible; DVD virtual tourof upper floor

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Grounds Loose gravel paths, steps to terraces and cobbled stonesurfaces. Map of accessible route, please ask on arrival.3 single seater powered mobility vehicles bookable inadvance. Volunteer-driven multi-seater buggy

Other features You can hear the 1826 Elliot organ being played inthe Chapel Gallery on certain afternoons throughout theopen season. All items on the visitor route (except theceramics) may be touched – but please speak to the MarbleHall Assistant on arrival. There are many clocks chimingthroughout the house. Summer scents in the garden

Benthall Hall

HTGgWBroseley, Shropshire TF12 5RX

T 01952 882159 E benthall@nationaltrust.org.uk

Handsome 16th-century house and restored garden

8F5D Building03 Grounds3Parking 100 yards from

house. Drop-off point(ask at reception)

Accessible toilet located inthe courtyard at backof house

Building Ramped entrance.Ground floor has steps.Stairs to other floors

Grounds Uneven terrain,slopes. Some visitorsmay require assistancefrom their companion

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Berrington Hall

HGPsrgm4Wnear Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DW

T 01568 615721 F 01568 613263 E berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk

Neo-classical mansion with fine interiors, set in landscape grounds

78F4gLG45 Building0E Grounds3j7Parking separate parking. Space for 4 disabled drivers at house

Accessible toilet in courtyard and car park

Building No wheelchair access into the house; 12 steps to entrancewith handrail. Two wheelchairs available within the house

Grounds Loose gravel paths, partly accessible. Map of accessibleroute. 1 single-seater powered mobility vehicle, bookingessential

Biddulph Grange Garden

Gsrgm4Grange Road, Biddulph, Staffordshire ST8 7SD

T 01782 517999 F 01782 510624E biddulphgrange@nationaltrust.org.uk

Delightful high Victorian garden – an extraordinary survival fromthe 19th century

7EL5 Building0 Grounds0Parking in main car park, 50 yards

Building 10 steps to entrance and catering. Ground floor has steps

Grounds Narrow and loose gravel paths, steep slopes, manysteps. Tunnels and stepping stones throughout the garden.Some visitors may require assistance from their companion

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Other features Spring: Rhododendrons, narcissi, bluebells.Summer: Lillies, Cardiocrinums, scented leaf salvias. Tactilesensations: Cedars in the Glen, China and Pinetum havehighly tactile bark

Birmingham Back to Backs

HIsg455-63 Hurst Street/50-54 Inge Street, Birmingham,West Midlands B5 4TE

T 0121 666 7671 (booking line). 0121 622 2442E backtobacks@nationaltrust.org.uk

Carefully restored, atmospheric 19th-century courtyard ofworking people’s houses

8FgELG45D Building01Parking drop-off point

Accessible toilet in the courtyard

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Building Level entrance.Ground floor accessible.Steep spiral stairs toother floors. Audiovisual/video. Ground floor toursavailable

Other features Visitors cantouch many of theobjects and furniture inthese small, atmospheric‘back to back’ houses: handle an old flat iron from the 1930s,feel the old woollen blankets in the 1870s house. Visitors canalso experience the smells of the 19th-century wash houseand the 1930s sweet shop. In winter, the fires and ranges willbe lit in each house. All tours are led by volunteer guides whowill talk about the families who lived here. There are alsosound points in two of the houses and the exhibition room toenable visitors to hear recorded memories of life in the Backto Backs. There is a virtual tour for visitors unable to managethe stairs and a written tour and soundpoint transcripts for allvisitors on request

Brockhampton Estate

HTFGPAsrgm4WGreenfields, Bringsty, near Bromyard, Herefordshire WR6 5TB

T 01885 488099 (Infoline). 01885 482077 F 01885 482077E brockhampton@nationaltrust.org.uk

Traditionally farmed estate and medieval manor house

78F4gEL45 Building03EGrounds3jEParking separate parking, 20 yards from house. Drop-off point

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Accessible toilet in estate car park and at Lower Brockhampton

Building Two shallow steps to entrance with handrail, rampavailable. Ground floor has uneven floors. Stairs with handrailto other floors. Stairs are steep and uneven. Chapel ruinsaccessible

Grounds Map of accessible route available. The grounds at LowerBrockhampton have grass paths and undulating terrain.Parkland can have uneven, muddy surfaces and steep slopes

Other features Lower Brockhampton House: Tactile featuresinclude timber framing, carved wooden furniture and carvedwooden lion at the bottom of stairs. Mid 19th-century leatherfire buckets. Staff are happy to describe furnishings, etc.Tufa and other types of stone in the chapel ruins (grounds ofhouse – care needed as floor uneven). Touchable objectsthroughout house. Interesting scents in garden; dried herbs inhouse, farm smells! Interesting sounds; the moat, farmingnoises – tractors, sheep, cattle – birds

Calke Abbey

HOTFGPNsgm4WTicknall, Derby, Derbyshire DE73 7LE

T 01332 863822 F 01332 865272E calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk

A country house, park and garden where time has stood still

Note 128:SK367226. 10 miles south of Derby. Bus: Arriva 61 Derbyto Swadlincote, alight Ticknall, 1½ mile walk through park.Train: Derby 9½ miles; Burton-on-Trent 10 miles. Road:10 miles south of Derby, on A514 at Ticknall betweenSwadlincote and Melbourne. Access from M42/A42 exit 13 andA50 Derby South. Entry via Ticknall main entrance only. Pleasenote 3.6-metre height restriction at Middle Lodge arch

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7EF4gELG5 Building01EGrounds03jParking designated parking available. No shaded parking.

Volunteer-driven vehicle operates between car park/visitorreception and house/garden

Accessible toilet near visitor reception/restaurant/car park

Building Level entrance. Access to 3 showrooms on ground flooronly. 5 wheelchairs. Stairs to other floors. Virtual tour ofhouse and Calke Park is located by the shop and restaurant.There is also a virtual tour of the house in the entrance hall ofthe house

Grounds Grass, uneven and hard gravel paths, slopes, some steps.Map of accessible route. Some visitors may require assistancefrom their companion. Park and National Nature Reserve;includes steps, stiles, steep slopes and uneven paths/ground

Other features A list of objects to touch/handle is available in theEntrance Hall

Canons Ashby

HTRGPsrgm4WCanons Ashby, Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11 3SD

T 01327 860044 (Infoline). 01327 861900E canonsashby@nationaltrust.org.uk

Tranquil Elizabethan manor house set in beautiful gardens

7EF4gEL45D Building03EGrounds03jEParking for disabled drivers in

main car park 200 metresfrom reception. Buggy ridesavailable between car parkand visitor reception. Carerassisted wheelchairsavailable

Accessible toilet oppositehouse entrance

Building Seven steps to housemain entrance, withalternative entrance throughrear door. Entrance to kitchen via cobbled paving. Groundfloor has steps, narrow and low doorways, small rooms,uneven floors, limited turning space. Two main staircaseswith uneven steps limited handrail assistance

Grounds 4 steps in to garden with handrail. Grass lawns, looseand hard gravel paths with a slight gradient, and steps tolower terraces. Portable ramps available on request.Accessible picnic table

Other features Digital photo frame tour of house available.We welcome requests for assistance

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Carding Mill Valley and the Shropshire Hills

RFANsrgVm4W6Chalet Pavilion, Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton,Shropshire SY6 6JG

T 01694 725000 E cardingmill@nationaltrust.org.uk

Extensive and beautiful area of upland heath

78F4g4 Building1 Grounds3Parking separate parking. Drop-off point

Accessible toilet is available 24 hours

Building Level entrance. Ground floor accessible

Grounds 1:20 gradient in places, partly accessible

Charlecote Park

HGPsrgm4WWellesbourne, Warwick, Warwickshire CV35 9ER

T 01789 470277 F 01789 470544E charlecotepark@nationaltrust.org.uk

Superb Tudor house and landscape deer park

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78EF4gELG45D Building03EOutbuildings31E Grounds3jEParking separate parking, 200 yards. Transfer available. Drop-off

point. Gravel surface in car park

Accessible toilet main block

Building Ramped entrance. 3 wheelchairs. Ground flooraccessible. Stairs to other floors

Grounds Loose gravel paths, slopes, some uneven terrain in theparkland

Other features There is the sound of the cascade where the RiverDene meets the River Avon. Virtual Tour available. Please ringfor further details

Clent Hills

RIArgVm4WRomsley, Worcestershire

T 01562 712822 F 01562 712838 E clenthills@nationaltrust.org.uk

A stunning countryside haven in the heart of the busy Midlands

7F44jParking designated parking spaces are located near the café at

Nimmings Wood car park. From here you can enjoy strikingviews over Birmingham and Halesowen

Accessible toilet at Nimmings Wood car park

Grounds Path and open space surfaces vary around the estate.Some routes have been improved to give easier access, butmost are on naturally uneven grassy ground or woodlandfloor. The area can become rather muddy and slippery afterwet weather. A wide, level path with a compacted surfacetravels ⅓ mile from Nimmings Wood car park to the Standing

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Stones. It is a gentle, steady uphill route, suitable for mostwheelchairs and pushchairs

Other features A carpet of bluebells can be discovered in springalong with their delicate smell. Listen carefully and you’ll hearthe sounds of birds and animals throughout the woodland, aswell as the crunch of dry leaves in autumn

Clumber Park

OTGPAsrgVm4W6Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3AZ

T 01909 476 592 F 01909 500721E clumberpark@nationaltrust.org.uk

Extensive area of parkland, including peaceful woods, open heathand farmland

7F4gE45D Chapel3E Glasshouse3EGrounds1j7EParking separate parking, 200 yards

Accessible toilet at turning yard, with Radar Lock atConservation Centre

Chapel Ramped entrance to chapel and Glasshouse. 5 wheelchairs

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192 Grounds Map of accessible route. Ramped access fromconservatory to garden. Cycle hire: trikes, tandems andadapted cycle. 2 single-seater powered mobility vehicles,booking essential

Other features The Conservation Centre houses a range ofnatural objects that can be handled as well as those in thefeeling chamber, including animal fur, deer antler, bark andpine cones. Relax by the scented plants in the Walled KitchenGarden or try varieties of fruit and vegetables on tasting days– see events leaflet

Coughton Court

HTGsrgm4Wnear Alcester, Warwickshire B49 5JA

T 01789 400777 F 01789 765544E coughtoncourt@nationaltrust.org.uk

Imposing Tudor house set in beautiful gardens with a fascinatingcollection of Catholic treasures

78F4gEL45 Building03EGrounds3jEParking designated parking in main car park, 120 yards.

Drop-off point

1946

Accessible toilet in Stableyard

Building 3 wheelchairs. Ramped entrance. Ground flooraccessible. Stairs to other floors

Grounds Loose gravel paths, hoggin paths, partly accessible

Other features Interesting scents in walled garden and onriverside walk

Croft Castle and Parkland

HCTRGPAsrgm4WYarpole, near Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9PW

T 01568 782120 F 01568 780462E croftcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Castellated manor house set in stunning countryside withpanoramic views

78EF4gE4 Building03EGrounds3j7Parking separate parking,

20 yards. Wheelchair-accessible transfer. Drop-off point

Accessible toilet at tea-room

Building Ramped entrance.2 wheelchairs. Groundfloor has steps. Stairs toother floors

Grounds Some uneven terrain in the parkland, loose gravel paths,slopes, some cobbles. Accessible route

Other features True peace and tranquillity excellent for just…listening!

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194 Croome

HOTGPAsrm4Wunear High Green, Worcester, Worcestershire WR8 9DW

T 01905 371006 F 01905 371090E croomepark@nationaltrust.org.uk

Magnificent landscape park restored to its former glory

7F4gE45D House0TE Gardenj7EParking designated hard standing parking in the main car park.

Volunteer driven shuttle to House from Visitor Reception

Accessible toilet in Visitor Centre

House Stairclimber available in dry weather for manual wheelchairusers to access the House. Please inform Visitor Reception ifyou require this service

Grounds Pressed gravel paths throughout with steep slope togarden. Wider parkland has limited accessibility. Manualwheelchair and single-seater mobility vehicle available. Pleasecall 01905 371006 to book in advance

Other features Audiovisual display in Visitor Centre exhibitionroom with wartime memories of Croome. Beautifully scentedroses throughout the garden in June. Light, open spaces inthe House to enjoy

Dudmaston Estate

HGPAsrgm4W6Quatt, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV15 6QN

T 01746 780866 F 01746 780744E dudmaston@nationaltrust.org.uk

Late 17th-century mansion with art collection, lakeside garden,dingle, woodland, lakes, River Severn and estate

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7F4gEL45DBuilding03E Grounds3jParking in main car park

Building Ramped entrance.3 wheelchairs. Ground flooraccessible. Stairs to other floors

Grounds Steep slopes and terraces,partly accessible. Access may bedifficult for powered mobilityvehicles. Map of accessibleroute. Some visitors mayrequire assistance from theircompanion. 1 single-seaterpowered mobility vehicle

Farnborough Hall

HGPWFarnborough, near Banbury, Oxfordshire OX17 1DU

T 01295 690002 E farnboroughhall@nationaltrust.org.uk

Honey-coloured stone house withexquisite plasterwork and finelandscaped garden

7 Building0 Grounds3Parking designated parking, 10 yards

Building 2 steps to entrance.Ground floor accessible

Grounds Grass paths, some slopes,partly accessible

Other features Fragrant rose garden

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The Fleece Inn

Oc4uBretforton, near Evesham,Worcestershire WR11 7JE

T 01386 831173E fleeceinn@nationaltrust.org.uk

A traditional English pub

Note Parking in village square(not National Trust)

8F44 Building01Building Level entrance. Ground

floor has steps, unevenfloors, low doorways

Grounds Grass and hard gravel paths, undulating terrain

Grantham House

HGgCastlegate, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 6SS

T 01476 564705 E granthamhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

Handsome town house, with architectural features from variouseras and riverside walled garden

Note The house is let and the access arrangements areundertaken by the lessees themselves. This may mean that attimes the available resources to support access may be lessthan those found at larger places No parking available at theproperty; public car park 200 yards from house in theWatergate

8F4 House31 Grounds1

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Parking drop-off point near front door of Stableblock at44 Castlegate

Accessible toilet in the Stableblock, approached through theouter courtyard

House The ground floor has level access. Some seating is available

Grounds Courtyards and pathways are shallow gravel and there islevel access to most areas

Greyfriars’ House and Garden

HGrg4uFriar Street, Worcester, Worcestershire WR1 2LZ

T 01905 23571 E greyfriars@nationaltrust.org.uk

15th-century merchant’s house in Worcester city centre

EL5 Building03Building Cobbles from street to front door. Ramp available for

access to the ground floor. Narrow manual wheelchairavailable as the ground floor is not accessible by standardwheelchair. Stairs to other floors

Other features Touch tour available on site, including furniture.Please telephone for details of handling list

Gunby Hall

HGPuGunby, Spilsby, Lincolnshire PE23 5SS

T 01754 890102 E gunbyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk

Fine red-brick house, dating from 1700, with Victorian walledgardens

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Parking separate parking, 10 yards. Drop-off point

Building 6 steps to entrance

Grounds Changes in level, narrow gateways, partly accessible

Gunby Hall Estate: Monksthorpe Chapel

Tm4Monksthorpe, near Spilsby, Lincolnshire PE23 5PP

T 01526 342543 E monksthorpe@nationaltrust.org.uk

Remote late 17th-century Baptist chapel

78 Building01 Grounds1Parking separate parking, 10 yards. Drop-off point

Building Level entrance. Access to first floor via very steep narrowstairs, limited headroom

Grounds Grass paths

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Hanbury Hall and Gardens

HOGPsrgm4WuSchool Road, Hanbury, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire WR9 7EA

T 01527 821214 F 01527 821251 E hanburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk

Early 18th-century country house, garden and park

78EFL45D Building03EGrounds03jParking in main car park. Wheelchair-accessible transfer.

Drop-off point

Accessible toilet in stable yard

Building Ramped entrance. 2 wheelchairs. Ground flooraccessible. Stairs with handrail to other floors

Grounds Grass and loose gravel paths, some steps, partlyaccessible. Map of accessible route. Access across cobbledarea

Other features There are items in most rooms that can betouched including marble fire surrounds, carved woodpanelling and fabrics. All chairs can be used unless indicated.In the garden there is stonework, brickwork, timber, bark andfoliage. The Parterre is particularly fragrant throughout theseason and the garden is home to many songbirds

Hardwick Estate: Stainsby Mill

psgm4WDoe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S44 5QJ

T 01246 850430 F 01246 858424E stainsbymill@nationaltrust.org.uk

Impressive fully functioning water-powered flour mill

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Note Parking 50 yards from Mill

EL45D Building0 Grounds03Parking limited car and coach parking

Accessible toilet at Hardwick Hall

Building Ground floor accessible. Stairs with handrail to otherfloors

Grounds Steep slope down to the Mill and steep stairs within theMill

Other features Touchable objects, interesting sounds

Hardwick Hall

HGPAcsrgm4W6uDoe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S44 5QJ

T 01246 850430 F 01246 858424E hardwickhall@nationaltrust.org.uk

One of Britain’s greatest and most complete Elizabethan houses

78F4gELG4D Hardwick Hall03EGardenj7EParking new car park from spring 2012, PMV available

Accessible toilet at new visitor facilities in Stableyard (openingspring 2012) and Park Centre

Hardwick Hall Ramped entrance into the Hall. 4 manualwheelchairs – booking essential. Ground floor accessible,which includes the Threads of Time exhibition and virtualtour. Stairs with handrail to other floors

Grounds Accessible gardens with some uneven terrain, grasspaths and cobbles. Map of an accessible route around thegarden available

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Other features Objects that can be touched include carved stonestrap work, 16th-century German jewel chest with anelaborate locking mechanism, Sea Dog table, both over400 years old. In the Gardens many varied plants, shrubs andherbs, a sensory extravaganza

Hawford Dovecote

OHawford, Worcestershire WR3 7SG

T 01527 821214 E hawforddovecote@nationaltrust.org.uk

16th-century half-timbered dovecote

Note No parking. Please park carefully along one side of lane

Building1Building Level entrance; brick paving inside

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Kedleston Hall

HTGPsrgVm4W6unear Quarndon, Derby, Derbyshire DE22 5JH

T 01332 842191 F 01332 844059E kedlestonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk

Spectacular 18th-century mansion with Adam interiors, pleasureground and parkland

Note Please go to Visitor Reception on arrival – we aim to helpyou enjoy your visit using the information and services thatwe can offer

78F4gELG45D Ground floor1EState floor0E GroundsjParking 7 designated spaces

for blue badge holders inmain car park, 200 yardsfrom house. 3 additionalspaces 50 yards fromhouse on collection ofpermit from VisitorReception (priority givento disabled drivers). Drop-off point in same area

Accessible toilet next to maintoilet block

Ground floor Accessibleentrance to ground floor.22 steps to State floor

Grounds Accessible picnictables in main car park. Routes contain gravel, slopes, steps,grass paths, cobbles and uneven terrain

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Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses

ORIGArgm4WHoly Austin Rock House, Compton Road, Kinver,near Stourbridge, Staffordshire DY7 6DL

T 01384 872553 E kinveredge@nationaltrust.org.uk

High sandstone ridge and hill fort overlooking dramatic redsandstone rock houses

78E45D Building0 Grounds0Parking at the Warden’s lodge on Comber Road for the Edge and

Compton Road for the Rock Houses

Building Lower Rock Houses partly accessible with easy accessroute from car park to lower rock houses/visitor attraction.Some cobbles and steep slopes. Upper terrace very steepstairs and hard climb to reach Upper Terrace

Grounds Steep climb, uneven surface to lower houses, there is aneasy access route from the car park

Other features Smells of smoke and open fires in the rock houses.Atmospheric cave environment with low ceilings and smallrooms. Items in houses that can be touched. Outstandingviews to local countryside and sights/smells of a countrysideenvironment rich in flora and fauna

Kinwarton Dovecote

OKinwarton, near Alcester, Warwickshire B49 6HB

T 01789 400777 E kinwartondovecote@nationaltrust.org.uk

Circular 14th-century dovecote

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Parking on farm track. Access via stile and grass field

Building Step to entrance

Letocetum Roman Baths and Museum

ORWatling Street, Wall, near Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 0AW

T 0121 625 6820 (English Heritage)E letocetum@nationaltrust.org.uk

Excavated Roman bathhouse, other remains and museum

Open-air site0 Museum3 Grounds3Parking is in the village (not National Trust), 50 yards from the

Museum and 80 yards from the open-air site

Open-air site Steps to Roman site. Museum has level access.Ground floor accessible. 6 steps to Roman site. Museum onground floor

Grounds Uneven paths, partly accessible. Some visitors mayrequire assistance from their companion

Other features Everything on site is touchable

Lyveden New Bield

HTGAsgVm4W6unear Oundle, Northamptonshire PE8 5AT

T 01832 205358 E lyveden@nationaltrust.org.uk

Intriguing Elizabethan lodge and moated garden

7F5 Building0 Grounds3Parking 100 yards from property

Building 9 steps to low entrance

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Grounds Grass and uneven paths, partly accessible. All-terrainwheelchair available

Moseley Old Hall

HOTGsrgm4uMoseley Old Hall Lane, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton,Staffordshire WV10 7HY

T 01902 782808 E moseleyoldhall@nationaltrust.org.uk

Elizabethan house, famous for its association with Charles II

78F4gL45D House1EShop and tea-room1E Grounds31jEParking 10 yards from reception. Drop-off point

Accessible toilet one unisex toilet

House Level entrance to house, shop, exhibition and tea-room.Alternative accessible entrance available to avoid steps fromreception. One wheelchair available on request at reception.Ground floor of house has narrow doorways. Stairs withhandrails to other floors. Audiovisual/video. Tea-room ismainly situated on first floor, with ground floor access andtwo tables at ground floor level

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Grounds Grass, paved and hard gravel paths, some slopes

Other features Remnant of embroidered fabric, carved oak,including panelling, beams and furniture. Also schools replicatouchable objects available on request. Many of the plants inthe garden are scented and can be touched. Resident cat anddog are always happy to be stroked!

The Old Manor

HGgNorbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 2ED

T 01283 585337 E oldmanor@nationaltrust.org.uk

Low, stone-built medieval hall

Note No ramped access

F4D Building0 Grounds03Parking very limited parking by the church. No designated parking

Accessible toilet adjacent to hall

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Building 30 steps to entrance with handrail. The hall has twoflights of stairs. Undercroft has difficult winding staircase

Grounds Some steps, partly accessible

Other features Interesting scents

Packwood House

HGPsgm4WPackwood Lane, Lapworth, Warwickshire B94 6AT

T 01564 782024 F 01564 787920E packwood@nationaltrust.org.uk

Much-restored Tudor house, park and garden with notabletopiary

78FL5 Building0E Grounds03EParking designated parking in

main car park. Drop-offpoint

Accessible toilet by car park

Building Steps to entrance.Alternative accessibleentrance. 2 wheelchairs.Ground floor has steps.Great Hall can be viewedfrom Long Gallery doorway.Many stairs with handrailsto other floors

Grounds Grass and loose gravel paths, some steps, terraces

Other features Yew trees and hedges of Mount. Tactile routethroughout the house. Guides can describe contents andindicate those that may be touched

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Peak District: Dark Peak

RIFNrVm4W6Edale, Hope Valley, Peak District, Derbyshire S33 6RF

T 01433 670368 F 01433 670397 E peakdistrict@nationaltrust.org.uk

Vast area of outstanding walking country

7F44 Penny Pot Café3 Grounds0Parking 20 yards from Penny Pot café. Car parks throughout the

estate

Accessible toilet at Penny Pot café

Penny Pot Café Ramped access

Grounds Most of the estate is on uneven terrain. Special routes atUpper Derwent Valley

Peak District: Longshaw and Eastern Moors

HORIGPANsrgm4W6Longshaw, near Sheffield, Derbyshire

T 01433 637904 F 01433 630629E peakdistrict@nationaltrust.org.uk

Excellent walking country with ancient woods and tumbling streams

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Parking separate parking, 10 yards. Drop-off point

Accessible toilet in courtyard behind Visitor Centre

Building Ramped entrance

Grounds Steep slopes, some steps, uneven paths, areas accessibleon hard surfaces. Variable terrain beyond visitor centre. Mapof accessible route. Some visitors may require assistance fromtheir companion

Other features Historical ‘drives’ are flat and grassed and idealfor easy access use. Accessible trail to Padley Gorge nowcreated (with assistance due to steep slopes)

Peak District: White Peak

HOFGPANsrgm4W6White Peak Estate, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire and Peak District

T 01335 350503 F 01335 350511E peakdistrict@nationaltrust.org.uk

South Peak Estate, including Ilam Park, Dovedale and Hamps andManifold valleys

78Fg5D Ilam Park stableyard3EWinster Market House0 Ilam Park grounds031jEParking designated parking in main car park at Ilam Park. Drop-

off point in stableyard to rear of hall and in front of shop withsome parking possible by arrangement

Accessible toilet in stableyard

Ilam Park stableyard Ilam Park: access to shop, visitor centre andtoilet over even flagstones. 1 wheelchair

Grounds Ilam Park: undulating terrain, steep slopes and somesteps. Areas of the park are accessible on hard surfaces.Upgrading of access is ongoing. Dovedale: access along roadup to stepping stone

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Priest’s House

OEaston on the Hill, near Stamford, Northamptonshire PE9 3LS

T 01780 762619 E priestshouse2@nationaltrust.org.uk

Small pre-Reformation stone building

Building01Building Level entrance. Ground floor accessible. Access to other

floors via stone spiral staircase

Rosedene

OGgVictoria Road, Dodford, near Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B61 9BU

T 01527 821214 E rosedene@nationaltrust.org.uk

Mid 19th-century Chartist cottage

F4 Building0 Grounds3Parking 50 yards from the house. Compacted stone in car park

Building Steps to entrance

Grounds Uneven paths around garden and orchard

Shugborough Estate

HOpFGPANsrgVm4W6uMilford, near Stafford, Staffordshire ST17 0XB

T 0845 459 8900 F 01889 881323E shugborough@nationaltrust.org.uk

Rare survival of a complete estate, with all major buildingsincluding mansion house, servants’ quarters, model farm andwalled garden

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7EF4gEG5D Building0TEGrounds3j7Parking designated parking in the main car park. Accessible

parkland walkway, land train and shuttle available for transferto house and servants’ quarters. Shuttle wheelchair accessible

Accessible toilet at ticket office, farm and servants’ quarters

Building Many steps to mansion house entrance, stairclimbersuitable for most wheelchairs.6 wheelchairs. Stairs to all floors

Grounds Partly accessible. Accessibleroute. 3 single seater poweredmobility vehicles available

Other features Living Historyartefacts. Mansion collectionincludes textiles, mouldings,carved wood and metalwork;marble tables. Tours arranged withprior notice. In the Farm House,implements of trade; somelivestock. The Museum offers reproduction costumes, laundryand kitchen items. New accessible for all play equipment atFarm including wheelchair accessible roundabout and swing,cradle swing, touch panels and super wide slide allowing acarer and child to use the equipment together

Staunton Harold Church

TgStaunton Harold, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire LE65 1RW

T 01332 863822 (Calke Abbey) F 01332 865272E stauntonharoldchurch@nationaltrust.org.uk

Imposing church built in 1653, with fine panelled interior

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74 Building03Parking behind Hall near entrance to Ferrers Centre, 150 yards

(not National Trust so a voluntary donation may be requestedby the Staunton Harold Estate)

Building Step to entrance, ramp available. Ground floor has steps

Mr Straw’s House

HGsm45–7 Blyth Grove, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S81 0JG

T 01909 482380 E mrstrawshouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

A 1920s house captured in time

8E45D No 50 No 70 Back garden1Parking in car park across road

No 5 There are 6 steps toentrance. Stairs to otherfloors. Subtitled video +portable induction loopfor house visit. Small scaleof the property enablesstaff to cater individuallyfor specific needs. Verynarrow corridors, verylimited turning space

Grounds Three steps to accessback gardens andgreenhouse. Alternativeroute on request

Other features Handling collection of similar items from thehouse available in museum (at No 5 Blyth Grove); pleasetelephone in advance of a visit

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Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museumof Childhood

HOGsrgm4uSudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 5HT

T 01283 585305 (Infoline). 01283 585337 F 01283 585139E sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk

Late 17th-century house with sumptuous interiors and theMuseum of Childhood, where you can take a fresh look atchildhood

78EF4gELG45D Sudbury Hall0EMuseum of Childhood1lE Grounds03Parking designated parking in main

car park and at front of house.Transfer available. Drop-offpoint

Accessible toilet in stableyard andthe Museum of Childhood

Sudbury Hall 11 steps to entry and4 flights of steps to first floor.Museum of Childhood: Lift toall floors (please enquire atMuseum reception)

Grounds Grass and loose gravelpaths, some steps. Slopedaccess to top terrace

Other features Visitors with visual impairment may wish to usethe touch trail in the Hall, please ask at Visitor Reception. TheMuseum houses objects from the handling collection, variousinter-actives, listening posts and AV elements to aid yourenjoyment

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Sunnycroft

HOGsrgm4200 Holyhead Road, Wellington,Telford, Shropshire TF1 2DR

T 01952 242884E sunnycroft@nationaltrust.org.uk

Edwardian gentleman’s suburban villa

78FL4 Building0Grounds3jParking separate parking, 25 yards.

Drop-off point

Accessible toilet close to house

Building 5 steps to entrance. Stairs to other floors. Back door toyard has 2 and then 4 steps, the outer steps with a hand rail

Grounds Accessible route but some uneven, narrow and loosegravel paths

Other features Interesting scents in old medicine cabinet. Roominterpretation sheets available for those who cannot accessthe first floor

Tattershall Castle

COAsVm4WuSleaford Road, Tattershall, Lincolnshire LN4 4LR

T 01526 342543 F 01526 348826E tattershallcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Medieval brick castle rising dramatically above the Lincolnshirecountryside

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Parking separate parking, 50 yards

Accessible toilet in car park

Building Ramped entrance to ground floor only. 1 wheelchair,booking essential. Many stairs to other floors. Some visitorsmay require assistance from their companion

Grounds Loose gravel paths, slopes, some steps

Other features Feel the carved stone fireplace and castle walls

Ulverscroft Nature Reserve

NUlverscroft, Copt Oak, near Loughborough, Leicestershire

T 01332 863822 E ulverscroftnaturereserve@nationaltrust.org.uk

Reserve in the care of the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust

Grounds0Parking on roadside only

Grounds Uneven paths, undulating terrain, slopes, some steps andstiles

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Upton House and Gardens

HGsrgm4unear Banbury, Warwickshire OX15 6HT

T 01295 670266 E uptonhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

Experience a 1930s house party, mansion and terraced gardenswith outstanding art and porcelain collection

78EF4gLG45D Building03EGrounds03EParking designated parking in main car park. Limited space by

house. Please enquire at reception. Transfer available fromreception. Drop-off point

Accessible toilet by car park, restaurant and courtyard by house

Building Five steps to entrance. Alternative accessible entrance,via ramp at side of house, door to open – bell available to callfor assistance if required. 3 wheelchairs. Ground flooraccessible. Stairs to other floors

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Grounds Steep slopes, some steps, grass paths, terraces.2 wheelchairs. Map of accessible route available

Other features There are items in all the rooms that can betouched, including wooden furniture, metalwork andarchitectural features. Please ask at the front desk as youenter the house, or any of the room stewards for assistance.Touch list and large print picture list available. Aromaticplants in garden, especially herbs in the Secret Garden

The Weir

RGAgm4WSwainshill, Hereford, Herefordshire HR4 7QF

T 01981 590509 (Infoline). 01568 782120 (Croft office)E theweir@nationaltrust.org.uk

Informal 1920s riverside garden with fine views

Note Not suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters

F Grounds03Accessible toilet with easy access/parking

Grounds Narrow and loose gravel paths, steep slopes, some steps

Wichenford Dovecote

OWichenford, Worcestershire WR6 6XY

T 01527 821214 E wichenforddovecote@nationaltrust.org.uk

17th-century half-timbered dovecote

Building0Parking please park carefully along the lane

Building Steps to entrance. Cobbled flooring inside

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Wightwick Manor and Gardens

HGsrgm4WWightwick Bank, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV6 8EE

T 01902 761400 E wightwickmanor@nationaltrust.org.uk

Victorian manor house with William Morris interiors and colourfulgarden

7FEL45D Building03 Grounds31jParking in main car park. Drop off point nearer house. All visitors

please get tickets from Visitor Reception first

Accessible toilet in Stable Block

Building Level entrance. Groundfloor has steps. Ramp provided.No access to first floor

Grounds Slopes, some steps, grasspaths. Map of accessible route.Some visitors may requireassistance from their companion

Other features Some objects may betouched, please ask for details

Wilderhope Manor

HOFAsmWuLongville, Much Wenlock, Shropshire TF13 6EG

T 01694 771363 (Hostel Warden YHA)E wilderhope@nationaltrust.org.uk

Elizabethan gabled manor house, unfurnished but with fineinterior architectural features

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Building Ramped entrance. Ground floor has steps and is largelyaccessible via steep path. Some visitors may requireassistance from their companion

Grounds Some uneven terrain, partly accessible

Woolsthorpe Manor

HFGsrm4Water Lane, Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth, near Grantham,Lincolnshire NG33 5PD

T 01476 860338 F 01476 862826E woolsthorpemanor@nationaltrust.org.uk

Birthplace and family home of Sir Isaac Newton

78F4gL45D Building03EScience Discovery Centre1E Grounds03Parking designated parking by Goat House ticket office. Shop/

tickets: ramp from car park and steep slope up to house – butdrop-off parking is available close to Manor House front door

Accessible toilet in main block, approached via sloping farm yard

Building Ground floor has steps, narrow doorways and smallrooms, ramps available. Stairs to other floors. Visitors’ chairin each room. 1 wheelchair, booking advised. Science Centreand refreshments: level entrance. Activity Room: accessibleentrance to film and activities

Grounds Uneven loose gravel paths, slopes, some steps. Slopingfarm yard with rough surface. Access to orchard and picnicareas, although ground surface is grassed and bumpy

Other features The Manor has a variety of items available totouch including fabrics, fleece, furniture, doors, stonework,kitchen objects, herbs and fireplaces. Room Guides are onhand to describe items

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The Workhouse, Southwell

OsgVm4Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0PT

T 01636 817260 F 01636 817251E theworkhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk

Atmospheric 19th-century workhouse

78FgELG45D Building03EGrounds1jParking 200 yards from the property. Drop-off point at the

Workhouse

Accessible toilet in car park facilities building and at theWorkhouse

Building Ramped entrance. 5 wheelchairs. Ground flooraccessible. Not suitable for motorised wheelchairs. Stairs toother floors. Manual wheelchairs available on upper floors.Virtual tour available on ground floor. Subtitles available onintroductory video

Grounds Accessible route, compacted gravel paths in garden,loose gravel in car parks

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