Tate St Ives

Tate St Ives

Three wheelchairs are available to reserve for free at Tate St Ives. You can either book them in advance, or ask a member of staff on arrival. Please call +44 (0)173 679 6226 giving 24 hours’ notice where possible.

Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden

If you require a wheelchair, please let us know before you visit. Call +44 (0)173 679 6226 or +44 (0)173 679 1102, giving 24 hours’ notice where possible..

Tate St Ives

There is one main entrance to the gallery. If you require a disabled car parking space, please see the Accessible car parking section of this page.

• There is a ramp into the main entrance from Porthmeor Beach.
• A flight of steps with a handrail
• From here, there is lift access to all areas of the gallery

Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden

There are steps and uneven surfaces at the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden that make access difficult.

For this reason wheelchair access is by prior appointment only. Call +44 (0)173 679 6226 or +44(0)173 679 1102.

audio introduction

This 10 min introduction describes the architechure, layout and gives a brief taste of the exhibitions.
With thanks to Art Fund and VocalEyes.

Listen to the introduction here

Guide dogs

We welcome guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs in the gallery. Drinking bowls are available – just ask a member of staff.

Large print guides

Large print exhibition guides are available in each gallery. Please ask a member of the Visitor Experience team. Guides are printed on grey paper with black print to reduce contrast.

Tate App audio Tour

The audio tour is designed to give you an insight into the artworks featured once you are in front of them. It is not designed to navigate you through the gallery to each work. The Tate App is free to download, and can be downloaded on the free Tate St Ives wifi.

• The audio tours talks you through the highlights in the Modern Art and St Ives Display.
• Each work is thoroughly described as the narrator draws your attention to each feature of the painting, sculpture or installation.

Talking Art

A morning of making and talking designed for blind or partially sighted visitors and friends. Detailed spoken descriptions of the works on display and an opportunity to handle some of the objects. Practical activities will bring the artworks to life. The next Talking Art workshop is on the 17 November 2018. More information can be found here.

We welcome guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs in the gallery. Drinking bowls are available – just ask a member of staff.

Large print captions are available in all galleries. Ask at the exhibition entrance.

Information desk

The Information desk at Tate St Ives is located three metres away from the front entrance. Staff are happy to help with any questions you have about the artworks, building and facilities.

• There is level access to the Information desk from the entrance
• Lighting levels are bright
• Seating is available in the foyer

Toilets

Accessible toilets are located on the third floor at Tate St Ives.

Baby changing facilities

• The Parent and Baby Room is on the third floor. It can accommodate a pushchair or wheelchair.
• There are also baby changing facilities in the main toilets.

Lift

The lift at Tate St Ives is suitable for wheelchair users. It gives access to all floors at the gallery.

Cloakroom and lockers

There is an unmanned cloakroom with lockers next to the admissions desk at the entrance to Tate St Ives. Lockers require an unrefundable £1 coin. Buggies can also be stored here, subject to space availability.

Seating

Stools are available throughout the galleries. To get a stool, ask a member of staff or at the Information desk. There is a bench outside the gallery, and within the exhibition space.

Disabled visitors

Provision and activities for disabled visitors

Café

The Cafe is located on the fourth floor, and caters for all dietry requirements. Please call in advance if you have any specific concerns or requirements.

• All areas of the Café are accessible for wheelchair users.
• The Café is waiter-service; staff are happy to help if you need assistance.

Shop

The Shop is located on the second floor, and is accessible for wheelchair users.

The concessions rate applies to senior citizens, students, job seekers and disabled visitors.

Those 18 and under can enter the galleries for free.

For:

• general information to plan your visit
• booking an event
• group reservations
• wheelchair reservations
• accessible car park reservations
• membership and ticketing services

Email visiting.stives@tate.org.uk
Call 0173 679 6226
TextPhone 18801 702 7400

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