Accessibility at Belton Estate

Accessible parking spaces can be found in the main car park, near the Information and Accessibility Hub. Parking is all hardstanding and there are hard standing paths to the main visitor areas. The team in the admission points can help direct you on arrival.

• The Information and Accessibility Hub provides a destination for those that require assistance on the day at Belton, with step-free level access and an automatic door. It is also fitted with an induction loop.
• Garden and park walk maps are available here, which also highlight gradients and seating.
• At the Explorer Station, you can collect a bag and build your own sensory explorer pack for your visit. The station includes items such as ear defenders, binoculars, compasses, sunglasses and fidget toys.
• A member of the Belton Team is available in the Information and Accessibility Hub for anything else you need on the day.

• A Changing Places toilet is located at The Information and Accessibility Hub. Please speak to a member of staff for a radar key for this if you do not have one. The Changing Places space comprises:
  • • Bench – height adjustable, adult sized, wall mounted.
    • Hoist – ceiling, loop.
    • Peninsular toilet and adjustable washbasin.
    • Floor space (sq. m) – 12.0
    • Emergency alarm and privacy screen
    • Accessible shower
    • Colostomy shelf
    • Drop down grab rails and wall grab rails
    • Door width (m) – 1
    • Ceiling height (m) – 1.4
• Accessible toilets can be found in the parkland toilets, the Stables Café, the indoor play area and outdoor adventure playground.

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.

There are wheelchairs, mobility scooters, off-road/all-terrain mobility trampers, and rollators to hire for the day. It is highly recommended that these are booked in advance, where this is possible. Pre-book mobility scooters and wheelchairs by calling 01476 566116 ext. 130. If there are no bookings on the day you visit, they can be used on a first-come, first-served basis.

A shuttle service is 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.

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, Coach House Shop and the indoor play café.