The main sculpture garden is situated in a steep valley, rising to 80 metres above sea level. Due to the steep gradients and uneven terrain, it is not safe to use an electric wheelchair or mobility scooter. Manual wheelchairs will also find the gradients challenging, and are not recommended for entry to the garden. Families with pushchairs should be aware they will need to lift them over steps in some areas.
Steep paths can be slippery in wet weather, so we recommend suitable footwear. Handrails are provided on many steps, and benches are located throughout the gardens.
A visitor map is available with your garden entry ticket. If you have any concerns about access, our garden team will be happy to advise on suitable paths through the gardens. The map also highlights step-free routes, although these still include steep gradients and uneven surfaces.
Hiking sticks are available to borrow for visitors who may benefit from additional support. Carers accompanying a disabled visitor receive free garden entry, and assistance dogs (as well as all other dogs) are welcome, kept on leads at all times.
Both Tremenheere Gallery and Tremenheere Kitchen are fully accessible. The Nursery has gravel flooring that some wheelchair users may find difficult to navigate. The Shop is accessible to wheelchair users but has limited floor space. The majority of stock in both the Nursery and Shop is at a low level, and there will always be a member of staff available to assist you.
Please check the individual opening times before your visit, as these vary between the Gallery, Kitchen, Shop and Nursery. The Gallery closes temporarily for changeovers between exhibitions.
There are a number of reserved parking spaces in the main car park for registered disabled badge holders and both Tremenheere Kitchen and Tremenheere Gallery have designated drop off points.
Toilet facilities can be found in Tremenheere Gallery, Tremenheere Kitchen and in a separate toilet block (open on occasions), located next to Tremenheere Gallery. All three facilities have step free and wheelchair access and each contain at least one fully accessible toilet that is fitted with an emergency pull chord. A baby change area is located in Tremenheere Kitchen.
If you have any questions about accessibility or would like to discuss your options before visiting, please contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling 01736 448089 (Ext. 1). A member of the garden team will be happy to chat with you, answer any accessibility-related questions and help you plan your visit.
We also welcome any feedback about your visit to help us improve the experience for future visitors.
