Accessibility at Ascott

We have dedicated Blue Badge parking bays at the top of our car park, located next to the Welcome Kiosk. See the Ascott Visitor Map. Our volunteer-run Visitor Mobility Buggy service is available to transport visitors from the car park to the House and Gardens along the driveway (roughly 250 metres). 

A wheelchair accessible toilet is located in the toilet block in the Gate Lodge car park. Please be aware that there are no toilet facilities in Ascott House or Gardens. 

There is ramp-level access to the following areas:

• The Pavilion Tea Room
• Toilet Block
• Ascott House

There are 2 small steps into the house with a ramp available for wheelchair users on entry. 

While the house walkways and corridors are large enough to allow motorised wheelchairs, we cannot provide access to power motorised vehicles (e.g. mobility scooters) in the house. A dedicated wheelchair is available at the house entrance, which is used to prevent any damage within the narrow spaces of the house. We appreciate visitors' assistance in transferring to this, if possible. 

Many of the paths in the gardens are level, but some have steep slopes. You are welcome to use power motorised vehicles in the gardens. We recommend ensuring the battery is fully charged before setting out.

Some of the areas of the gardens can only be accessed by grass pathways and may be difficult to manage in a wheelchair or if you have mobility issues. Key areas to note are:

• The Venus Garden and fountain - this is a flattened grass path which can become waterlogged after periods of heavy rain.

• The Topiary Sundial - this is accessed by a small grass slope but can be viewed from the gravel pathway.

• Jubilee Plantation, Anne Avenue and the Chinese Dell - these are accessed by a flattened grass track that may be uneven in places.

• The Serpentine Walk - this flattened grass path leads to the Lily Pond, which can become waterlogged after periods of heavy rain.

• The Lynn Garden - this garden is accessed by a small grass slope from the Lily Pond. The Lynn Garden has gravel pathways.

• The Lily Pond - the pond is surrounded by a flattened grass pathway that can become waterlogged after heavy rain. There are also areas with exposed tree roots across the pathway, which can make it uneven.

Baby changing facilities are located in the visior toilets. 

See the Ascott Visitor Map for locations of steps around the gardens, marked by the orange dots. 

Entry to Ascott House and Gardens is relatively quick. We recommend pre-booking your tickets as this makes your entry to the Estate as fast and simple as possible.

Ascott Gardens has around 30 acres of formal and natural land. We have many peaceful areas, especially in the lower parts of the gardens, where families can rest, picnic and explore. The area to the right of the driveway to the House is also quiet and spacious.

You won't see many dogs on your visit, as only assistance dogs are allowed in the gardens.

If you need any support during the day, please don't hesitate to ask a member of staff (in blue or green uniform).

The following areas are specifically sensory high:

• The Tea Room - the coffee machines can be very loud when in use and the Tea Room can be very busy

• The toilets - hand dryers are installed in the toilets which can be loud in the small space