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Sutton House

Venue Accessibility Profile

Please be aware that this venue may only be open to the public during London's Open House weekend. Contact the venue before planning a visit.

If you are affiliated with this venue and wish to confirm the below access details prior to Open House 2008, go to the Open House venue portal.

Address Details
Name	Sutton House
Address	2-4 Homerton High Street
Borough	Hackney
Town/City	London
Post Code	E9 6JQ View map of this area via Google Maps
Access summary	Limited access to rooms upstairs and cellars. Meeting rooms are easily accessible. Services or facilites for sensory impaired people.
Further Details
Type of venue	Open House
Further keywords	National Trust, Tourist Attraction
General information	Sixteenth century town house Wenlock Barn and two other rooms are licensed for marriages. Some events are free admission.
Venue leaflet available	Yes
Accessible meeting room available	No

Contact Information
Box Office No.	01494 755572
Switchboard/Enquiry Line No	020 8986 2264
Fax	020 8525 9051
Email	suttonhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website	www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Getting To
Nearest BR station and approximate distance (metres)	Hackney Central 500m
Nearest tube station and approximate distance (metres)	Bethnal Green 750m
Bus information	394, S2 (passes Stratford tube), Urswick Road, 30, Morning Lane, any to Mare Street Narrow Way.
Parking
On-site parking availability	No
Designated disabled bays	In Isabella Street, 30 m.
Number of disabled bays	2
Off site parking?	On street metered car parking.
Best place to drop off passengers	In front or by side of the property
Taxi services	Venue will order

Main Entrance
Level Access	Yes
Steps to Main Entrance	1 small step at front door.
Door Type	Single
Door Opening	Inward
Further Entrance Notes	Diagonally across courtyard, stone slabs to open main door with small raised threshold. 2nd internal door opens inwards.Door cill and mats at front . Staff will assist if required.
More Accessible Alternative Entrance
Door Type	Single

Access Inside
Venue has unavoidable steps	Yes
Number of steps between each floor	20 to first floor, 18 from first to second floor.
Are the steps highlighted?	No
Are there any handrails?	One side
Floors served by lift	No
Location of accessible fire exits and refuges	Three fire exits from ground floor.
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible screens/areas	Ground floor only
Wheelchair inaccessible screens/areas	Rooms on first and second floor and two cellars.
Wheelchair and Scooter Users
Floor surfaces	Wooden floors and stone slabs
Limited Mobility
Staff will assist	Enquire
Facilities for Hearing Impaired
Induction loop available	Yes
Locations of induction loops / infra red systems	Loop in shop, shop and at admission point.Also portable loop for guided tours.
Services for Visually Impaired
Are audio described tours available?	Regular guided tours of house
Are touch tours available?	On request
Magnifiers available for loan	Yes
Torches available for loan	Yes
Magnifiers available for loan	Yes
Magnifiers available for loan	Yes
Information Formats
Braille	Yes
Large print	Yes
Tape	Yes
Guidance	Yes
Guide Dogs
Are guide dogs welcome?	Yes
Guide dogs can remain with owner	Yes
Restrictions	No

Refreshments
Availability	Restaurant: Bar: Yes Café: Yes
Location	Ground floor, near entrance
Accessibility	Level access
Can carrying assistance be provided?	Yes
Refreshments service offered	Table service
Movable seating available?	Yes
Menu formats	Braille: Large type: Yes Blackboard: Yes
Shops
Location	Ground floor By front door
Wheelchair accessible	Yes
Staff will assist	Yes
Other details	Lap tray for customer's use.
Toilets and Phones
Adapted toilets	Male: Female: Unisex: Yes
Location of toilets	Ground floor. Restricted access.
Public telephone available	Yes
Public telephone accepts...	Cash or Cards
Location of public telephones	In street by front door.
Use of private phone available if necessary	Yes
Seating, Concessions and Activities
Available concessions	Children Escorts

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