Historic Buildings & Stately Homes - Access Audits and Consultancy.

As with other public buildings, disabled access requires sensitive treatment so as not to spoil the intrinsic character of the building, being the reason for the visit by the public.

Listed building status does not preclude consideration of accessibility,. Indeed, a code of practice and guidelines issue by National Heritage positively encourages "provision of easy, dignified access to and within historic buildings."

Access Staintons have been privileged to provide access audits and advice on :

Harewood House, nr Leeds

Castle Howard, York

Ripley Castle, Nr Harrogate (Periodic Review also undertaken & Access Statement prepared for National Accessible Scheme)

Duncombe Park Estate, Helmsley

Merchant Adventurers Hall, York

The Guildhall, Worcester.

The Museum of Local Life, Worcester.

Castle Museum, York (York Tourism Awards)

Visitor Centre , Rievaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire (Civic Trust Awards)

Mulberry Hall, York

Cusworth Hall Park, Doncaster

Rotunda Museum, Scarborough

Parcevall Hall Estate & Gardens, Skyreholme, Skipton

Bishopthorpe Palace, York

Bywell Hall, Northumberland