Holkham Hall

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With a stunning location on the north Norfolk coast and at the heart of a thriving 25,000 acre estate, Holkham Hall is described as an exceptional place, rich in history, architecture and wildlife. The seat of the Earls of Leicester, this elegant 18th century mansion is still very much a lived-in family home which the family take pride in sharing with visitors.

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daisydoo

Apr 2015

Gorgeous grounds and setting...

Really enjoyed our visit - much more interesting than many other stately homes I've visited - not so much history as living history & great to see estate continuing to be important to the local community. Holkham Hall is undergoing redevelopment when we visited so please check for latest information. Accessibility generally great - but please see specific note re stairs in the main house.

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Disabled Access Information for Holkham Hall

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Our aim at Holkham is to ensure that the attractions, facilities and the wider estate are managed and enhanced to the highest standards to accommodate all accessibility needs where possible. With a number of great visitor attractions on offer at Holkham you will find something for everyone. Most of our visitor attractions are accessed via the courtyard which has level access from the main visitor carpark. The courtyard is cobbled and may be uneven underfoot. There you will find a café, gift shop and exhibition which are all level as well as the lavatory block with accessible lavatory. The ticket office is accessed via a ramp. The Hall is accessed via an all-weather permanent ramp. Once inside the hall, there are ramps on steps - these are just one or two steps. However, in the Marble Hall there is a staircase to access the staterooms, we have a 'jolly stair climber' which propels standard wheelchairs up the stairs. Unfortunately, this machine is not compatible with large or electronic wheelchairs, but we invite visitors, where possible, to transfer into one of the two wheelchairs we have available. Please get in touch if you require any further information about specific access or need advice on planning your visit.

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• There is level access from the car park to the entrances of most of the visitor attractions. Although level, the routes cover ground such as gravel, tarmac, cobble stones and grassland. These paths may be uneven underfoot. • On arrival at the car park, a parking attendant will issue your parking ticket and will provide a welcome leaflet containing a map and useful information relevant to your visit. • Visitors must park in the designated car park or on the grass as directed during peak season. There is no parking allowed elsewhere in the park. • There is a parking charge for all motor vehicles of £3 per day which will be taken by the parking attendant on your arrival. • There is a level tarmac parking area for up to 6 coaches. Coaches bringing visiting groups are exempt from the daily parking charge. • There is no charge for pedestrians or cyclists. • Accessible parking bays on tarmac are located away from the main carpark, 20m from the coach parking area. There is one speed calming ramp en route. • Visitors with access requirements visiting the hall can be dropped off outside. The driver will be asked to re-park in the accessible car parking area. There are two speed calming ramps en route to the hall.

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Toilets features at Holkham Hall

There is a lavatory block within the courtyard, where the main attractions can be found. The lavatories are accessed externally via the courtyard or internally via the café. • The accessible lavatory is situated at the end of the corridor. The toilet door is 90cm wide and opens outwards towards you, the handle is 87cm high. There is also a support bar on the back of the door. • The total floor space is 160cm wide and 197cm deep, it is level, stone flooring. • The lighting is artificial and automatic as you enter the room. • There is 127cm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 48cm high. The toilet has handrails and a backrest. The flush is behind the lavatory. • There is a support bar next to the lavatory and a pull down bar, which when down to full position sits at a height of 70cm from the floor. • The wash basin is 72cm high, there are two vertical support bars either side. • There is a red emergency pull cord. The handle is 110cm from the floor. • The automatic hand drier is 94 cm from the floor.

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