Enjoy your visit to the beautiful Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park

Many visitors find themselves staying for around half a day. Below you will find information to help you plan your visit.

Our Opening Times

The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park will re-open on 8th April - 2nd November 2025

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	2025 Opening Times 8th April – 2nd November Last admission is at 3pm and we kindly ask that all visitors leave the Park by 4pm
Monday	Closed on Monday (except Bank Holiday Mondays open 10am -4pm)
Tuesday	10:00am – 4:00pm (closed on Tuesdays in July – October)
Wednesday	10:00am – 4:00pm
Thursday	10:00am – 4:00pm
Friday	10:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday	10:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday	10:00am – 4:00pm

Ticket Information

Daily admission tickets must be purchased online in advance.

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Accessibility

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While the Tearoom, Information Centre, Buddha Garden, Plant Centre and Woodland Playground at the top of the park are wheelchair and pushchair friendly, the topography of the grounds (with steps and steep paths in places) and natural gravel paths, mean the main section of the garden is not currently accessible to wheelchair or mobility scooter users (unless all terrain varieties which can cope with 16-degree gradients). You may make use of these facilities for free if you are unable to access the full garden. Certified carers assisting a visitor to the garden get free entry. For 2025 we are partnering with the charity Outdoor Mobility who are providing an all-terrain mobility scooter for visitors to hire and use at the garden. Click on this link to find out more and book: https://www.outdoormobility.org/himalayan-garden

Footwear

We advise that visitors wear suitable walking footwear as our Park has steep topography in places.

Dogs

We welcome well-behaved dogs but, ask that they are kept on a lead at all times. Owners are expected to clean up after their dogs and ensure that they do not cause a nuisance to other visitors. Well behaved dogs are welcome in the Tearoom, there is also plenty of outside seating for your use.

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Tearoom

Open daily we serve a range of hot and cold drinks and variety of food options. From freshly prepared sandwiches to warm lunches and a delicious selection of cakes and tray bakes. We have vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options to try and accommodate all dietary requests.

Playground

A woodland playground with climbing, swings, slides and more provides fun entertainment for children visiting the garden. Located next to the tea room this space offers a chance for the children to play while parents enjoy a refreshment.

Himalayan Shelter

Reflects the stunning Kath Kuni architecture in the Himalayas. The walls were erected without any cementing mortar, using alternate courses of dry masonry and wood. The local artisans of this region are famous for their woodcarving. The original examples included on the balcony, are 80 to 100 years old.

Norse Stabbur

This impressive Viking Norse Stabbur (hut) was built by a local craftsman, Paul Grainger and his team using timber from our wood. We have tried to design the hut as as closely as possible to original viking designs and it offers a tranquil spot in the new woodland with fantastic views over the rest of the garden.

The Pagoda

Built in Bali, this decorative pagoda is a favourite feature for many visitors, with it’s distinctive red legs and oriental features. A specialist team travelled from Bali to the park to assist with the on site assembly. It is complimented by its lakeside location overlooking the beautiful floating Magnolia sculpture.

Summer House

An early 20th century thatched wooden summerhouse, complete with benches and a mirror inside. It is topped by a French, early 20th century, painted copper cockerel weather vane, and is a favourite with the children who visit the garden.

Contemplation Circle

This piece was specially commissioned from Irish artist Liam O’Neill in 2018. Each chair is made from the heartwood of Giant Redwood Tree. The chairs are designed to be a place apart, where visitors can relax, and reflect on the beautiful landscape which surrounds them.

Information Centre

The information centre allows visitors to learn all about the history of the Park and the Sculptures. There is also information on the work of the Foundation plans for propagation and conservation. We run various workshops in this space, the next being a Botanical Painting Course on 9th - 11th October.

FAQs

Is the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park open all year?

The Park is open from the 8th of April until the 2rd November 2025. (Tuesday-Sunday in April-June & Wednesday-Sunday in July-November, plus all Bank Holiday Mondays

Is the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park accessible for wheelchair and pushchair users?

While the Tearoom, Information Centre, Buddha Garden, Plant Centre and Woodland Playground at the top of the park are wheelchair friendly, the topography of the grounds (with steps and steep paths in places) and natural gravel paths, mean the main section of the garden is not currently accessible to wheelchair or mobility scooter users (unless all terrain varieties which can cope with 16 degree gradients). You may make use of these facilities for free if you are unable to access the full garden. Carers assisting a visitor to the garden get free entry. Pushchair users can access the garden via Coronation Drive but this does require a good push back up the hill. For 2025 we are partnering with the charity Outdoor Mobility who are providing an all-terrain mobility scooter for visitors to hire and use at the garden. To find out more and book go to www.outdoormobility.org/himalayan-garden

Do I have to book my visit?

Yes, via our ticket booking system on this website. This is required of us due to planning constraints and limited daily visitor numbers being allowed. If you cannot book online please call us or email us so we can make alternative arrangements for you.You may book your tickets on the morning of your visit.

Do carers get free admission?

Yes, if you are a certified carer for the person you are bringing to the garden, you get free entry, but you must produce the relevant carer's documentation

Can RHS members get free entry?

We are now an RHS Partner Garden and offer free entry to an individual RHS member in September & October only. Guests coming an RHS member will need to buy their garden entry ticket as normal from our website. RHS members do not need to book their visit but must show their valid RHS Membership card at our Ticket Office.

Can I use the Tearoom without coming into the Garden?

Sadly due to planning restrictions, we are not allowed to let visitors come just to use the Tearoom, they must also be visiting the garden. If you are unable to access the garden due to a disability but others in your party would like to, you may stay in the upper part of the garden including the Tearoom free of charge. Please inform our ticket office staff of your requirements, so they can assist you.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs are welcome in the garden if kept on a short lead. Well behaved dogs are welcome in the Tearoom and there is plenty of outdoor seating for your use.

Do you take cash on site?

No, we are a cashless site. Staff onsite can help if this is a problem for you, please ask. We do not take cash on site dues to a lack of banking facilities and limited staffing capacity.

Do you have baby changing facilities?

There are baby changing facilities in the disabled toilet, located to the side of the Tearoom.

Can I use my Drone at the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park?

In the interests of visitor safety, we do not permit the launching or landing of drones in the park unless agreed in advance in writing. For further information please see the Drone Code produced by the Civil Aviation Authority for a practical guide on how to fly your drone safely in full compliance with the law.