Before you visit
If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms or have recently tested positive then please postpone your visit.
Keeping you safe during your visit
Although there is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering, we would encourage you to wear face coverings (unless exempt) if its crowded in any of our buildings.
Please be considerate of other people's space, including both visitors and staff.
All children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Dogs
Only registered service or assistance dogs are allowed in the Visitor Centre and gardens, However you are more welcome to use our dog friendly patio next to Cafe.
Drones
Leave the flying to the birds - drones and other remotely controlled aircraft are not allowed.
Plants & wildlife
We strongly encourage to walk on the grass but please don’t walk over planted areas or climb, pick, or remove any plants from the gardens. The loss of, or damage to, plants is upsetting for our staff and volunteers who skilfully and diligently care for our collections.
Ness is home to a wide range of wildlife, including birds and mammals - please respect their home and don’t walk over or through areas of long grass or planted areas.
Picnics, toys and radios.
Ness is a brilliant place for picnic and we would strongly encourage you to have a picnic in the gardens. However please don't bring barbecues or picnic furniture. Ball games, bicycles, tricycles, roller skates, skateboards, micro-scooters should also be left at the home.
Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of Ness - please don't bring radios, music players and musical instruments into the Gardens.
Smoking policy
For the health & welfare of our visitors, we operate a no-smoking policy, inclusive of e-cigarettes, in or near certain areas of the garden, including all buildings, eating areas and the children’s play area. This may extend to other areas of the garden in periods of very dry weather.
Student Identification
We offer a discounted admission rate for students on presentation of a student ID card - Please note that UNIDAYS and TOTUM cards will not be accepted as ID or as proof that you are a student.
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