Access information for visitors with disabilities
Subtropical Gardens
Parking
Designated parking is available in the first row of the main car park 50 metres from the Gardens entrance.
Buying Tickets / Entering the Gardens
Those who are able to show documentary identification of disability (i.e. blue / orange badge or similar) will be able to take a carer in free of charge.
Wheelchairs
Two manual wheelchairs are available F.O.C. at the main entrance. We do not book chairs out in advance of a visit.
Toilets
Are located for visitors with disabilities to the rear of the Gardens Restaurant at the entrance.
Carers
One companion is admitted free of charge per wheelchair user or visually impaired visitor.
Assistance Dogs
Welcomed in all areas. Access to building, restaurant, gift shop and plant centre – all accessible to manual and electric wheelchairs.
Access to the Gardens
The paths at the Gardens are gravel and some areas are very steep due to the natural topography. There is a recommended wheelchair route, 50% of the 30 acre garden is deemed to be accessible by wheelchair.
Swannery
Parking
Disabled badge holders may take their vehicles to a designated disabled parking area inside the Swannery.
Buying Tickets / Entering the Swannery
Those who are able to provide documentary identification of disability (i.e. blue / orange badge or similar) will be able to take a carer in free of charge.
On arrival follow the disabled parking signs and pull into the holding lay by near the shop / admission point. Ensuring that traffic can still enter and exit via the road, purchase your tickets in the shop. Staff will then open the entrance gate and direct you to the designated disabled car park inside the Swannery avoiding a long walk. All other visitors must use the entrance car parks.
Wheelchairs
Two manual wheelchairs are available F.O.C. We do not book chairs out in advance of a visit.
Toilets
Toilets are located for visitors with disabilities at the entrance and inside the Swannery near the bouncing bomb exhibit.
Carers
One companion is admitted free of charge per wheelchair user or visually impaired visitor.
Assistance Dogs / Pets
Unfortunately dogs/pets are not allowed into the Swannery as the Swans would become excited and aggressive.
Access to the Swannery
The paths at the Swannery are flat and access to all areas in a wheelchair is possible except to the telescope platform.
Children’s Farm
Parking
A limited amount of parking for visitors displaying disabled badges is available in front of the main entrance.
Buying Tickets / Entering the Children’s Farm
Those who are able to provide documentary identification of disability (i.e. blue / orange badge or similar) will be able to take a carer in free of charge.
Drop Off Point
Visitors may drop off at the main entrance and then park their cars in the main car park at Rodden Row (150 metre walk) or at the Swannery car park (250 metre walk).
Wheelchairs
We do not supply wheelchairs at this site.
Toilets
Are located for visitors with disabilities at the main entrance.
Carers
One companion is admitted free of charge per wheelchair user or visually impaired visitor.
Assistance Dogs
Unfortunately due to the large number of roaming farm animals these are not permitted.
Access to the Children’s Farm
This is very restrictive due to the ancient nature of the site. Some areas of rough ground and loose stone make navigation by wheelchair difficult. It is estimated that the site is 50% accessible to wheelchairs.
