The National Trust and visitors with disabilities

A question about : The National Trust and visitors with disabilities

The National Trust welcomes visitors with disabilities

Entry fees
Our admission policy admits the necessary companion of a disabled visitor free of charge.

Resources
The majority of our properties offer Braille and large print guides. Many properties are also developing sensory information.

Information
The National Trust Access Guide 2008 (PDF / 4MB) provides more information about the accessibility of our properties.

More info by clicking the link National Trust
The downloadable access guides are very good

Best answers:

• At some properties, they have also given their guides a basic introduction to sign language. Not so sure that they included any other aspects of communication with people with a hearing loss, but at least there's an awareness.
• Thanks for this - there are a few NT places near me, and I never knew about this
• What about the disabled person themselves? I have been to several National Trust properties and was refused any concessions at all of them.
• i think it's along the same lines as the cinema. if the disabled person chooses to go then they have to pay but the carer goes free as disabled person can't go out without them. I usually split the cost 50/50 with whoever i'm with so we both get in half price.
• How do you know if you are eligble to have a "carer"? What disabilities is accepted to have carers (if that makes sense?)?
  I only ask as I am deaf but although I am not considered "normal" for want of a better word, I am also considered not disabled enough for many benefits.
• Usually if you show your blue badge or letter with proof of DLa ( any rate)that will get you carer in free.
• If you click on to
  Attraction and Park Entry Prices
  on the national trust site you wish to visit
  you will see the prices for blue badge holders
  eg .... Tatton Park
  March 15th 2008 to March 20th 2009
  Vehicle Entry Charge Ј4.50
  Blue Badge Holder Ј2.50
  Car entry fee applies to all visitors including National Trust members.
  Car entry passes are available to purchase:
  Annual Ј90 (Ј45 blue badge holder)
  Quarterly Ј30
  Monthly Ј12.50
  Horse Box Ј4.50 + Ј3.50 per horse
  Free entry for walkers and cyclists.