Barnsdale Gardens

Overall rating

3.5

About

Originally created by Geoff Hamilton for the Gardeners' World TV programme, Barnsdale is home to 38 pocket-sized, themed garden ‘rooms’ that are full of inspirational ideas for garden-lovers and teeming with wildlife for young explorers to find. Meet our expert growers or try a seasonal trail and a spot of bird-watching. Enjoy a slap-up lunch or afternoon tea out on the lawn- our food is fresh, seasonal and locally produced, and there are nursery favourites and free activity sheets to keep the kids happy. Or join in the fun at one of our FREE weekend activity days- we've got wildlife events, country crafts demonstrations, horrid Halloween walks... and much, much more. Visit the Barnsdale website for all the latest news!

Reviews

Overall rating

3.5

(1 review)

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2.5

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toneart

Apr 2025

3.5

Gardening legend, Geoff

Fabulous gardens, of my gardening hero geoff hamilton. Very interesting and 98% accessible. Only downside is the accessible loo. It's in a shed and when visiting, the bottom of the door was dragging on the floor. Ive put that to them and hopefullyit will be rectified soon

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Disabled Access Information Provided by Barnsdale Gardens

Disabled Access at Barnsdale Gardens

The whole site is on a flat level area with 90% accessible by wheelchair users. The walkways in the gardens are predominantly grass, although other materials used throughout the site include bark, gravel, slabs, decking, bricks and compacted granite chippings. There is a small ramp into the main Garden/Tea Room entrance and a hand rail outside if waiting to enter. All buildings are single storey with no stairs or lifts to negotiate. There are plenty of seats to be used for resting or sitting and enjoying, in gardens as well as between gardens.

Accessible parking at Barnsdale Gardens

Parking is free, with 5 disabled car parking spaces available. These are situated right outside the entrances to the Gardens, Tea Room, Gift Shop and Nursery, and can be pre-booked prior to visiting. The disabled parking is situated on a dedicated area with tarmac between the spaces, the entrances and the toilets. The ground between the spaces is flat and even with no steps, and there is rear access to all vehicles parked in the disabled areas.

Dedicated on site parking

Toilets features at Barnsdale Gardens

The disabled toilet is situated 9 metres (10 yards) from the entrances to the gardens/tea room, gift shop and nursery and entry is completely flat with no ramp or step. There are separate ladies and gentleman’s toilets another 14 metres (15 yards) away- both of these have a small step at the entry. All ground around the toilets and to all facilities from the toilets is flat, even and tarmac ground. The disabled toilet is a unisex facility and also houses baby changing equipment. It is positioned out of the Gardens so can be used without having to pay enter.

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.