Ranger's House - The Wernher Collection

Access

BOOK AHEAD AND SAVE 15%

You can book online until 8.45am on the day of your visit. You can still buy a ticket when you arrive, but you won’t get the discount. 

Your booking is only for entry to the site or event, and you may need to pay for parking.

Tickets are valid all day, so you can arrive at any time and stay for as long as you like within our opening hours.

Tickets are free for members. You can still book online if you’d like – just remember to bring your English Heritage membership card.

You can join as a member online or during your visit. 

We can’t wait to see you at Ranger's House soon.

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Mobility / Older Visitors
Accessible Toilets
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Adult Changing Area
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Handrails
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Easy-use Cutlery
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Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Wheelchair Loan
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Site Folders
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Dog Bowl and Toileting
A dog bowl is available upon request (to be used outside the house only).
Wheelchair Access
Yes. One wheelchair is available for upon request (please book in advance of your visit, as restrictions currently limit the number of wheelchairs that can be used inside the house at any given time).
Entrance / Set Down
Disabled visitors can be set down next to the entrance of the house (prior arrangement recommended).
Disabled Parking
Unfortunately there are no disabled spaces available.
OnSite Transport
No
Stairs
There are nine steps up to the front of the house. Inside there are two staircases (one with three flights totalling 49 stairs and one with 20). A disabled chair lift is available. We advise visitors with reduced mobility to call the house on 02088 530 035 before visiting to discuss arrangements prior to their visit.
Lift Access
Unfortunately, there is no interior lift. A wheelchair platform located on the exterior of the house allows access from street level to the ground floor. There is limited access to the upper floor via a Stannah chair lift. It is advised that visitors with reduced mobility contact the site (02088 530 035) or our sister site, Eltham Palace (02082 942 548) to discuss arrangements prior to their visit.
Seating And Restpoints
Two benches can be found to the front of the house.
Pathways Surface And Gradients
Exterior pathways are surfaced with flat paving stones.
Blind / Visually Impaired
Accessible Toilets
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Handrails
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Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Braille Guides
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Braille Signage
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Torches
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Sensory Experiences
Birdsong can be heard in the garden.
Dog Bowl and Toileting
A dog bowl is available upon request (to be used outside the house only).
Handling Objects
No
Audio Tours
No
Tactile Models
There is one Tactile Model at Ranger's House.
Areas Of Low Lighting
Ranger's House has a few areas of low lighting but they are small and easy to navigate. Please call the house on 02088 530 035 before visiting if you would like to discuss your access requirements.
Colour Contrasts
Some visitors may find the steps challenging.
Large Print
Large print versions of our Object Catalogues are available in most rooms at Ranger's House.
Deaf / Hard of Hearing
Assistance Dogs Welcome
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Vibrating Fire Alarms
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Tour Transcripts
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Film Subtitles
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BSL Tours
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Audio Installation Transcripts
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Dog Bowl and Toileting
A dog bowl is available upon request (to be used outside the house only).
Induction Loops
No
Learning Difficulties
Accessible Toilets
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Adult Changing Area
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Easy-use Cutlery
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Sensory Experiences
Birdsong can be heard in the garden.
Handling Objects
No
Basic Language Audio Tours
No
Easy Read Material
Graphic panels can be found throughout the house describing the rooms and their contents.
Large Print Material
No
Dyslexia Friendly Material
No
Culinary / Dietary
Easy-use Cutlery
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Bottle / Food Warming
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High Chairs
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Health And Safety
Steep Stairs
The inner staircase leading to the basement is slightly spiralled.