Abbey House Gardens
4.7/5 (3 ratings)-
Parties / Large Groups
Guided tours of the garden can be arranged with the owner and hands on designer Ian Pollard who provides horticultural and historical information with a dose of humour for an additional fee. Minimumn 20 people. Allow 60 minutes subject to size A 10 minute introductory welcome, minimum 12 people, can also be arranged for a nominal fee.
-
Open House
Guided tours into C16th Abbey House with Barbara Pollard can be arranged for groups between 20 - 35 in size (separate admission fee). Allow 50 minutes subject to group size.
-
National Garden Scheme Days
In 2009 we will open for the National Gardens Scheme in advance of the full season on Sunday March 15 between 11.00 - 17.30
-
Parking
Malmesbury's Long stay car park adjoins the garden (120 spaces) but please climb Abbey steps to access the garden entrance. Short stay car park (2 hours) in the hilltop town centre at Cross Hayes. 9 disabled parking spaces around town, in the High St. or at The Triangle Separate arrangements for coaches please enquire 01666 827650
-
Disabled Access
The garden is 60% accessible to most wheelchairs and the paths very wheel friendly. Some wheelchairs access the entire site. Visitors must exercise their own best judgement before proceeding along the river garden pathways. Disabled toilet on site
-
Shopping
We have some items for sale at our refreshment counter but not really a shop, other than our online shop.
-
Light Refreshments
A range of beverages with cakes and biscuits are available daily. Locally produced soup and rolls for the cooler months. Groups can order a locally sourced Abbey House lunch (our take on a ploughman's lunch) if we are given at least a week's notice.
-
Picnic Area
Visitors may bring their own food to picnic by the river. We're sorry I'm afraid we cannot allow alcohol and we do need to ask that you please take your rubbish home
-
Pets
Only guide dogs
-
Special Events
2009 Bird-carving demonstration May bank holiday weekend Bristol Old Vic Theatre School June 28 Tess of the D'Ubervilles Clothes Optional Days each month between late May and early September please see our website www.abbeyhousegardens.co.uk for details Ceramics, botanical art, stained glass early October
-
Family/Baby changing facilities
Our disabled toilet doubles as a baby change facility
