Access for all at Kingston Lacy

Basic facilities from car parking to toilets can make or break your enjoyment of a place. Here at Kingston Lacy, we've completed a major upgrade to ensure your visit is smooth, welcoming and has the right facilities for everyone from wheelchair users to families. 

What has been done?

The car park

The project has increased the number of disabled parking bays, landscaped and improved drainage in the car park, added a pedestrian walkway for to increase safety and added EV chargers. With improvements to the overflow car park, we'll be able to cope better with peaks in visitor numbers.

A new welcome building

The new reception will reduce queuing as you come into the property, and make it easier for visitors who haven't been here before to find out what they need to know. 

Our welcome staff will be even more smile-y as behind the scenes there'll be improved facilities for them!

The path leading from reception to the property has been regraded to be a gentler slope, so it’s easier for those with reduced mobility. 

Better facilities for the disabled community and families 

You'll find much improved facilities for the less able. As well as an accessible toilet, there's also a new Changing Places unit with additional features including an adult-sized changing table and hoist. Family toilets have been installed, with baby-changing facilities and extra space to accommodate buggies.

There's also a family quiet room for anyone, such as the neurodiverse, who needs a moment of calm when the property is busy. The space includes sensory toys and comfortable seating.