Visit

  • We will be open every Sunday afternoon starting from 2nd June though to 18th September from 2.00pm - 5.00pm
    Annual Mini Art Festival Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th September.

    You are still able to make a private appointment with Gemma if you would like to discuss the purchase or commission of Sculptures

    MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

    SNOWDROP INFORMATION CAN ALWAYS BE FOUND HERE




  • Summer and Winter Admission 2023

    £8 per adult

    Under 16’s are £4

    Under 4’s go free.

    NO NEED TO BOOK, THERE IS PLENTY OF SPACE!

    WE ACCEPT CARDS ONLY.

  • We happily except bookings of groups from 20 - 50 people during week days in the summer season June - September.
    When you book, you will have exclusive access to the garden for 2 hours.
    The group must choose
    Option A - £8 per person which is for entrance only.
    or
    Option B - £14 Entrance and refreshments
    Please note that the whole group must choose A or B

    We cater for dietary requirements. Refreshments will be served either in the Sculpture Barn which is rustic and hand built from our own wood or out on the lawns if the weather is fine.
    Our food is all homemade with over 45 years of catering experience, we are renowned for high quality ingredients.


    A £50 deposit will be taken to secure the booking and the balance of payment will be required 30 days prior to arrival.

    There is parking for 12 cars in the carpark and extra parking on the grass.
    Coaches can be brought within a 5 min walk of the garden and can wait in a near near by layby.

  • On our open days (including Snowdrop Season) we will be serving a selection of home baked cakes with tea, coffee and soft drinks either in the Sculpture barn or on tables in the garden.

    Tariff - Tea/coffee/soft drink + piece of cake £6

    For our Mini Arts festival during the august bank holiday, we will be serving vibrant vegan woodfired buddha bowls for £8

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  • Artist in residence - GEMMKATEWOOD

    The Wye Valley Sculpture Garden is in actual fact Gemma’s studio garden, a place where she can play and explore her creativity.

    She has built and designed the whole garden herself.

    Her art is very much a reflection of a life lived and loved living here in the beautiful Wye Valley.

    If you are interested in purchasing a piece of her work commissioning a piece then Gemma would be delighted to arrange a private appointment with you to discuss your thoughts and ideas.

    BOOK APPOINMENT

    SCULPTURES FOR SALE

    PRINTS FOR SALE

  • QR Code Sculpture Trail

    Enjoy exploring the garden via our new QR code sculpture trail, where you can find out about the artworks, and the landscape which has inspired them.

    Simply scan you smart phone camera over the QR code to read the information.

    (Occasionally you may need to download a QR code scanner)

    Our ethos is to be as sustainable as possible, that is why we us QR codes to keep information up to date and reduce the need for lots of printed paper. We do however wish to be inclusive.

  • We are so fortunate here to be nestled beautifully on the gentle slopes of the Lower Wye Valley.

    It is therefore important to acknowledge that the whole garden is on a gradient.

    IN THE SUMMER - the main part of the garden can be accessed relatively easily on the flat paths and level lawns.

    IN THE WINTER some of the snowdrops can be viewed from these level paths but many of the snowdrop displays are at the top of the garden and in the Snowdrop wood which will require walking to as these areas are not really suitable for wheel chairs and the paths and lawns are most likely to be muddy and slippery in places at that time of the year.

    Where there are areas of high foot fall, we will put down bark mulch but this is not to say that some areas wont get muddy. In the central part of the garden most of the pathways are on level gravel paths or level grass lawns

    There are some seats around the garden and many wall to sit on around the pond.

    If you have mobility issues or use a wheel chair and or a mobility scooter (well powered ones) and have decided that the garden will be suitable for you to visit then when you arrive please notify the parking attendant who can direct you towards a suitable parking place where you can gain the best access.

    Unfortunately, the garden does not yet have a wheelchair friendly toilet due to space constraints in our studio.

    We work constantly to improve paths so in time we hope that to be fully inclusive.

  • Your safety in the garden is of our utmost importance- there are signs throughout the garden indicating areas where you are advised to be cautious.

    There are several bodies of water that are not fenced off.

    Pesky rabbits are known to dig holes around the place- we do our best to fill them in but please keep a eye out in case of uneven ground.

    Please exercise caution in wet weather as areas can get slippery.

    Regular risk assessments are carried out but ultimately you must be responsible for you care and conduct whilst visiting the garden.

  • We know that this will upset some of you however sadly we are NOT able to have dogs in the garden when we are exhibiting other peoples work because our insurance will not cover it.

    Thank you for your understanding.

  • TOILETS

    There are two toilets, please note that they do not accommodate wheel chairs.

  • Children are welcome to visit the garden.

    We wish to make the garden fully inclusive however -

    For their own safety, ensure that your children are with you at all times, that does not mean running ahead out of your sight.

    SCULPTURES MUST NOT BE TOUCHED OR CLIMBED UPON. ANY DAMAGED WILL HAVE TO BE PAID FOR.

    IN THE WINTER, HOT BRAZIERS WILL BE BURNING.

    THE IS DEEP UNFENCED WATER IN THE GARDEN

    Pushchairs - please see Accessibility and Disabled access.

  • Snowdrop Open Days

    It should go without saying, dress up warm, several layers are always better.

    Bring a waterproof jacket

    Wear sturdy footwear or wellies, we endeavour to keep the garden as passable as is possible but there will be mud in places

    Summer Open Days

    Again, be mindful of weather conditions and wear appropriate footwear.

  • PARKING

    Parking is free.

    Open days can get very busy.

    We will have parking attendants directing you to a parking place.

    Unfortunately we do not have space to accommodate large LWB vans.

    Coaches will be able to drop off further down the drive and visitors will have about 5 minutes to walk to the garden entrance. Coach with then need to turn around and then park off site in a nearby layby.

  • VEDDW HOUSE GARDENS

    Veddw has been made and designed over the last 33 years by garden photographer Charles Hawes, and by garden writer Anne Wareham, who wrote ‘The Bad Tempered Gardener’ and ‘Outwitting Squirrels’.

    This garden with its bold structure has been voted one of 100 best British gardens again this year and one of the top 3 in Wales!

    Veddw is made up of formal hedges, a reflective pool, an ornamental vegetable garden, a meadow all of which are framed by the Wye Valleys natural woodland with plenty of places to sit and contemplate.

    WHY NOT MAKE A DAY OF IT?

    Veddw House Gardens is just 15 minutes drive from us.

    They are open to the public on specific days in the summer and also take large group bookings and coach parties.

    Please see their website for details

    VEDDW