Venue Description

The Dorothy Clive Garden provides a special experience for all ages. Created 60 years ago for Dorothy Clive by her husband, the garden has developed greatly since those early days. It is now considered one of the best 10 woodland gardens in Britain. It is still best known for its Rododendron and Azalea Quarry garden but now also has a beautiful Winter Garden and enhanced spring and summer borders. Also of note is the arboretum and the Mediterranean Glasshouse. The Dorothy Clive Garden is a charity dependant on visitors, volunteers and donations. It is a place of beauty and peace. it gives the opportunity for exercise and promotes health and well being.

Accessibility

The Dorothy Clive Garden is a hillside garden with all the limitations that entails. However it is our intention that all visitors to the garden enjoy fair and equal access wherever possible. Most of the garden is accessible to wheelchairs although a few flights of steps exist in the centre of the Quarry. Disabled parking is available on the Upper car park. This is marked clearly on the map. The garden boasts around 50 seats set at regular intervals to rest, relax and be inspired. Ramps and steps are available to allow access to Tearoom, Giftroom and lavatories. Wheelchairs may be borrowed free of charge and a 'Tramper' Motorised vehicle is available but we do ask that this is booked in advance to allow for training. A hearing loop has been fitted in the Pavilion and a loop system is available in both the Tearoom and the Giftroom. Quiet areas are available around the garden.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: http://www.dorothyclivegarden.co.uk/accessibility/

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: http://www.dorothyclivegarden.co.uk/accessstatement

Awards List

5 * Hygiene rating in the Tea rooms for the past 5 years Trip advisor certificate of excellence for the past 5 years Holder of the Staffordshire Environmental Quality Mark Silver award winner 2015 Tourism awards Gold award winner 2016 Tourism Awards Highly commended in the small visitor attraction awards 2017 Gold Award winner in the small visitor attraction awards 2018 Voted top 10 in the Daily Mail Winter gardens in Britain Acclaimed in the top 10 woodland gardens in Britain by Jim Gardiner.

Toilets

There are accessible toilets on three sites within the garden. Grab rails are not available in the Tearoom toilets. Access is via a ramp and the doors all meet requirements.

Staff

Staff are trained in allergy awareness and in use of the Tramper mobility vehicle. A first aider is always on site and staff are always very willing to offer any assistance.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

The paddocks are available for well behaved dogs but we are very keen that visitors pick up after their dogs and use the bins provided.

Other assistance dog facilities

Water bowls for dogs are always available - any problems just ask.