Accessibility at Clumber Park

There are more than 20 miles of accessible surfaced paths across the park taking visitors through a variety of landscapes. All our routes are multi-use, so you may come across cyclists, pushchairs, runners and walkers.

We would encourage visitors to take care away from the main visitor area in the woodland as fallen branches or raised roots may be more complicated to navigate.

Ask a member of the team on arrival for our favourite accessible routes which you may find of interest.

All terrain mobility scooters can be hired from the Information Point opposite the accessible car park.

Pre-booking is advised by calling the team on 01909 511039 or by emailing clumberpark@nationaltrust.org.uk

If you need a mobility scooter bringing to the car park, please let the team know when booking.

The shuttle bus gives less mobile visitors the opportunity to visit Clumber Bridge and the Cascade which is around a mile from the main visitor facilities. The free service runs regularly from the Front Field, by the Woodland Play Park.

The VeloPlus wheelchair platform bike, which comes with pedal assist, allows visitors to remain seated in their own wheelchair and experience the wider park while their companion cycles.

The roam side by side bike, for visitors with physical difficulties, gives the rider full control and the passenger independent use of the pedals.

Booking is essential to use the accessible cycling equipment by calling 01909 476592, Monday - Friday or 01909 511024 at weekends. Alternatively, email CPcyclehire@nationaltrust.org.uk

Please note that mobile phone reception is limited across the park. Free wi-fi is available within the main visitor facilities.

There are benches throughout the main visitor area, the Pleasure Grounds and the walled kitchen garden. There is also seating in the wider park, along the lakeside circular walk.

Many of our picnic benches are wheelchair accessible.

There is level or ramped access to all facilities and buildings within the main visitor area including the Heritage Hub and Past time Clumber room. The Discovery Centre is also fully accessible with a lift to access the mezzanine.

There is ramped access into the Chapel through the west door. Both sides of the door can be unbolted if needed. On event days, wheelchairs and mobility scooters should remain at the back for emergency exit access.

We love to welcome dogs at Clumber Park and assistance dogs are welcome in all of our buildings.

We have a wide range of indoor and outdoor food & beverage outlets across the park. The main Turning Yard cafe is fully accessible with easy-to-use cutlery available. Accessible toilets can be found around 30 metres from the cafe.

With electric doors, level access, plenty of space to manoeuvre and seats to take a rest, visitors can enjoy browsing the seasonal displays, souvenirs and gifts in the Laundry Yard shop.

There is also level access to Clumber's second-hand bookshop which can be found within the Information Point, opposite the accessible car park.

There are accessible toilets in the Turning Yard, Discovery Centre, walled kitchen garden and behind Central Bark dog-friendly cafe. All accessible toilets also have baby change facilities.

A baby feeding room can be found on the mezzanine of the Discovery Centre which has lift access.

This facility can be found in the Turning Yard within the main visitor facilities and provides a spacious private area with specialist equipment including:

• a ceiling track hoist
• grab rails
• height adjustable washbasin
• wall-mounted adult-sized mobile changing bench

It is accessible with the users radar key and users are asked to bring their own strap for the hoist. If a radar key is required during your visit, please speak to a member of the team.

Induction hearing loops are available in the Turning Yard cafe, Central Bark dog-friendly cafe, Play Park trailer food outlet, Cycle Hire, Laundry Yard shop and the Information Point.

Our sensory space within the Discovery Centre provides a much-needed break from the hustle and bustle of the park. It offers a calm space with busy boards for visitors to enjoy, and a relaxation space with engaging and calming lighting.

We know that visits to our places can be overwhelming at times and we can provide items that may be helpful for your visit.

Head to the Information Point opposite the accessible car park where we have bags available for you to customise by choosing from our selection of sensory items, or pick up one of our pre-packed bags.