A Victorian footbridge, flowers and a very large swan.
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Date of visit: July 2013
I am a carer or friend of a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: dexterity or coordination and seeing.
Overall Rating
Good
Access to the gardens and bridge is step-free, down an unpaved but short and quiet lane. At the bottom of the lane before the bridge, you can grab an icepole, or one of them 5p e-number riddled frozen juice cups from the refreshment kiosk that is usually open whenever the sun is shining. The majority of the gardens are step free, however being on the side of a hill, the picturesque floral displays for which Burton-on-Trent receives regular acclaim from the 'Britain in Bloom' campaign feature many steps. Views of this display are best from the bottom anyway.
Disabled Access In and Around
Good
Aside from the floral displays everything is ramped. There are no steep inclines and the paths are wide and obstacle-free.
Parking & Transport
Good
There is on-street parking before the lane that leads to the gardens, and a bus stop with regular services to and from the town centre is on the main road, a ten minute walk from the gardens.
Accessible Toilets
0Can't rate because have never used, but apparently there are disabled toilets.
Staff
0Not applicable.
Additional Information
The bridge itself has a fascinating history, which you can read about online. Unfortunately of late, it seems to be in need of a little TLC with chipped paintwork and rust tainting this local landmark, Unattractive steel railings were also recently added, presumably for safety reason. There is also a massive swan with flowers sticking out its back.
