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Blind and partially sighted garden walks

Join our friendly and knowledgeable Estate Guides for a gentle walk around the Formal Garden at Tyntesfield.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event (admission applies)

Learn about the history of this fascinating place and use your senses to engage with nature on this intimate and interactive tour.

Tours will take place on the fourth Friday of each month (dates below) from 11am. We will accompany 6 blind and partially sighted individuals (and an accompanying individual) on an accessible trail that takes 45 – 60 minutes and is three quarters of a mile in length.

Please note that the event may be cancelled in cases of extreme or unsafe weather. Attendance on a walk is free; general admission to Tyntesfield applies.

The walk takes place along a fully accessible route. Tyntesfield contains steep paths and loose gravel in places, so please take care when moving around the site. A mobility shuttle is available if needed.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Booking details

Call 01275461900

Meeting point

The walks will leave from the Welcome Building in Home Farm.

What to bring and wear

The walk is three quarters of a mile in distance and is over accessible paths which are steep and slippery in places - good footwear and weather appropriate clothes are advised.

Accessibility

The walk takes place along a fully accessible route. Tyntesfield contains steep paths and loose gravel in places, so please take care when moving around the site. A mobility shuttle is available if needed. If you have specific accessibility requirements, let us know and we will try and accommodate you.

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