Accessibility at Cronkhill

Distant view of Cronkhill villa on the hillside at Attingham Estate, Shropshire — Cronkhill villa on the hillside at Attingham Estate | © National Trust/Phill Abram

Everyone is welcome at Cronkhill. For full information on accessing the house, and making the most of your visit, please read below.

Arrival and parking

Cronkhill is on a narrow country lane with uneven surfaces.

The house is signposted at the bottom of the drive on open days.

The car park is free and a sloped, mown grass surface.

Parking is to the right of the house, and when you arrive our team will help you find a space. There are no paths across the car park.

Moving around the site

Outdoor surfaces are concrete, tarmac or grass.

The main gate stays open and is 1050mm wide.

Garden

There is step-free, level access to some areas of the garden.

There are some steps without handrails.

There are 3 access points:

Left of the house
Right of the house
At the front lawn

There are paths throughout, but most of them aren’t wide enough for visitors in wheelchairs.

There’s no outdoor seating, but you’re welcome to bring your own.

Accessing the house

Please note that Cronkhill is open seasonally.

Entrance

Entrance to Cronkhill is on the right side of the house.

The house is:

Step-free, level access
Entrance has a small, raised lip

On arrival, our team will welcome you. Please have your membership cards to hand.

There are two sets of doors.

First door opens inwards and is 930mm wide.
Second door opens outwards and is 950mm wide.

These doors can be opened by the visitor, or with assistance from our team.

Lighting in the house

Lighting levels are varied throughout.

Getting around the house

The Ground Floor is available to visit seasonally.

Visits take around 15 minutes and there is step-free, level access throughout. There may be ambient noise during your visit.

Indoor surfaces are stone, hardwood or short pile carpet. Some of these surfaces are shiny, and can cause glare or look slippery.

Tours of Cronkhill are self-guided, but our team are available to provide more information. Welcome guides are available for 50p.

The visitor route is generally 1800mm wide.

Seating is available in each room which is clearly identifiable. There are no arm rests on these chairs.

Facilities

Toilet

The toilet is on the Ground Floor of the house:

One unmarked step
Door is 750mm wide
Door is manual, and opens inwards
Wash basin has pillar taps
Hand dryer

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