Accessibility at Belton Estate

Visiting with dogs

All dogs on short leads are welcome in the garden, wider grounds, in the shop and bookshop, and in the Stables Café. Assistance dogs are welcome everywhere at Belton. Dog water bowls are available around the main buildings.

Accessible visitor shuttle bus

Shuttle service available, please request a pick-up by asking a member of the Belton Team. The shuttle bus can access all areas apart from the garden and adventure playground – the team will be able to take you to the garden and playground entrances.

The Mansion

The Upper Ground Floor rooms are accessible via steps at the front. The side entrance in the West Courtyard has a stair climber to assist entry to the upper ground floor (visitors will need to transfer into this facility). Manual wheelchairs are offered in the mansion, but we’re unable to accommodate mobility scooters.

On the Upper Ground Floor, visitors can access the Ante Study, Study, Tapestry Room, Marble Hall, Saloon, Tyrconnel Room, Chapel Drawing Room, Chapel Gallery, Blue Dressing Room, Blue Bedroom, Staircase Hall, Breakfast Room, Red Drawing Room, Hondecoeter Dining Room, Servery. There is seating available in some of the rooms.

Access to the First Floor is by stairs, however, a photograph album giving visitors the opportunity to experience the upper rooms is available.

Surfaces and terrain 

Due to its historic setting, the ground at Belton can be uneven with cobbles and gravel paths. Hard-standing paths provide level routes from the car park to the main visitor area, and a recent project has created smooth and level pathways to the Stables Café, Belton Shop and the indoor play café.

There are flat gravel paths and ramps within the gardens, but a few small steps in some areas, such as the Conservatory.   

In the parkland there are gravel and grass paths which can be uneven in places. These paths are accessible for chunky-wheeled child's pushchairs but may be heavy-going for a wheelchair depending on recent wet weather conditions and are easier to navigate using a tramper (available to hire). Please ask for advice in Information and Accessibility Hub on your way in.

Induction loop

Induction loops are available at all till points, including the Information and Accessibility Hub, Stables Café and other food outlets, Belton Shop, and the admission points.

Braille guides

A Mansion braille guide is available upon request.

Eating and drinking 

There is level access to the Stables Café and indoor play café at Belton. Large-handled cutlery and mugs are available in our Stables Café. If you need help with carrying your items, please ask a member of the team.

If you have an allergy or intolerance, please speak to one of our team to check the current allergen information, as we sometimes change our recipes to improve quality and flavour, including the ingredients.

Shop and second-hand bookshop

There is level access into the shop and bookshop. The team will be happy to help you with opening doors, reaching items, or reading price tags. There is a ramp inside the Belton Shop to the upper level.

Toilets 

Accessible toilets can be found in the parkland toilets, the Stables Café, the indoor play area and outdoor adventure playground.

Mobile phone reception and Wi-Fi

Mobile phone reception is limited throughout the site. National Trust free Wi-Fi is available for you to use in and around our main visitor facilities.