Awards for Newby Hall & Gardens
VistEngland VAQAS
Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.
White Rose Award Winner
The White Rose Awards for Tourism, the top accolade for tourism in Yorkshire, were created in 1989 by Welcome to Yorkshire to recognise and reward excellence in tourism. The winners and finalists of this annual award represent the best in tourism in Yorkshire - guaranteed to help create a truly remarkable holiday
Additional information on this classification scheme is available from Welcome to Yorkshire.
Historic Houses Association Friends Scheme
The Friends of the HHA is made up of individuals and families who, in recognition of their support, are offered free access during normal opening hours to nearly 300 historic houses and gardens which are owned by Members of the Association
Additional information on this classification scheme is available from Historic Houses Association.
Hudsons Heritage Explorer Pass
Hudsons Explorer Pass - everything you need to start exploring England's finest houses and gardens. For great days out, a Hudsons Explorer Pass is just the start?
Additional information on this classification scheme is available from Hudsons Heritage.
Self-assessed Accessibility Information
Self-assessed Accessibility Information provides a list of available facilities and services, highlighted as being of key importance by disabled people. Along with Access Statements, which provide a fuller written description of accessibility, it can help people with access needs make an informed choice as to whether accommodation, attractions, food & drink or shopping establishments meet their needs.
Self-assessed accessibility details
Parking
- Designated parking for guests with disabilities
- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
- Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
Food
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Low potassium
- Low sodium
- Nut free
- Additive free
- Organic
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
- Children's menu
General
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
- Wheelchairs provided
- Free
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system
- Visual alarm system
Notes
For dietary requirements please telephone 01423 322583