Lockdown 2 - The Sculpture Park’s statement

Tuesday 3 November 2020

We are pleased to confirm that, as a ‘pay to enter’ public garden, we are able to keep The Sculpture Park open during Lockdown 2 starting Thursday 5 November. This is following assessment and advice on the latest restrictions.

We hope that our park can offer a tranquil space for local residents to walk safely outdoors, while exercising mental and physical well-being. We offer a 2 mile, one way trail of woodland, water gardens and art work.

To ensure our visitors and staff safety, we have limited further the number of tickets available. Tickets must be pre-booked online and are allocated in 1 hour arrival time slots.

Pre-Book Tickets

Visitors can arrive at any time during their 1 hour arrival slot, meaning that entrances are staggered.

Visitors are advised that the trail takes 2-3 hours to complete. Please use this time frame as a guide for your length of stay at the park.

As per government guidelines for Lockdown 2, please only attend with the people you live with, your support bubble, or 1 person from another household.

You do not need to print your ticket, as we will have you registered on the system, but please ensure it is available on your phone should proof be required.

Picnics are not advised so please eat before/after your visit. You are welcome to bring a drink/snack. No refreshments are available for sale.

Toilets with hand washing facilities are available and cleaned regularly. Hand sanitiser is available and please also brings your own and use regularly.  

The indoor gallery will be closed. A mask will be required for checking in at reception.

Should restrictions/guidance change, and we need to close, all ticket holders will be notified and offered a change of date or refund for their tickets.

As always, if you are showing any symptoms of Coronavirus, please do not attend.

Please ensure you keep your social distance from other visitors.

We hope that this news can bring some joy to those locally who wish to attend the park during Lockdown 2 and we look forward to your visit.

Please note that nearly all sculptures are for sale and available to buy online as well as a full delivery and installation service.

Full Terms and conditions

1. Tickets must be purchased online via the Eventbrite page.
2. All sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and may not be exchanged for another date and time. Lost or stolen tickets will not be refunded or replaced. The Sculpture Park accepts no liability if a customer is unable to attend an event due to adverse weather conditions or any travel disruption.
3. Please ensure you have proof of your ticket purchase available (anyone without a valid ticket will not be granted entry).
4. Visitors can arrive at any time within their chosen hour time slot.
5. Visitors are advised to complete the trail within 2-3 hours.
6. Last entry slot is at 2pm and all visitors must vacate the site by 4pm.
7. Please only book correct tickets. No refunds will be given for overpaid tickets.
8. Concession tickets are for children, students, over 65s, disabled visitors and carers.

Covid-19 health and safety procedures will be in place and
must be adhered to:

1. If you / anyone in your group / household has shown symptoms, please do not visit the premises
2. As per government guidelines, please only book tickets for, and only attend with the people you live with, your support bubble, or 1 person from another household.
3. Face masks must be worn inside reception.
4. The gallery will be closed during lockdown
5. Stay within household /visitor groups
6. Wash / disinfect hands regularly using the facilities provided (and bring your own hand sanitiser)
7. Maintain physical distancing from people outside of your group
8. Please avoid touching sculpture.
9. A one-way system is in operation from reception, following coloured arrows and numbers in order.

FAQ

1. Toilets are open and are cleaned regularly
2. There are no refreshments available. Picnics are not advised but you are welcome to bring drink/snacks. Please take any rubbish away with you.
3. All children must stay with adults and be well behaved at all times. Please do not run, shout or treat the park like a play area
4. Well behaved dogs are welcome and must stay on a short lead at all times. Please take any dog mess away with you.
5. Please stick to the paths at all times
6. Please be respectful of other visitors