'Journeys Into Middle-Earth' Exhibition at RHS Garden Rosemoor

Exhibition, Sat 24 May - Mon 25 Aug 2014

Middle Earth Exhibition

RHS Rosemoor

RHS Rosemoor

Heather Eales

01805 626815

website

Address

Rosemoor,
Torrington,
North Devon,
EX38 8PH

Also at this Venue

• RHS Garden Rosemoor
• Easter At Rosemoor

Events at this Venue

Every day from 24 May to 25 August, 10am - 5pm Normal Garden Admission Exhibition of original illustrations from J.R.R. Tolkien's iconic books by Canadian artist Ted Nasmith and including a collection of Tolkien memorabilia, themed trail, garden sculptures and a Middle Earth dwelling.

For further details see www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/rosemoor

Event details

Prices

Normal garden admission

Location

See location on Google maps

Map reference: SS 499181 Lat: 50.94303 Long: -4.13739

By Road:
1 mile south of Great Torrington on the A3124 (formerly B3220). Approximately 1 hour from the M5 at Tiverton (junction 27) via the A361, 50 minutes from Exeter and 20 minutes from Barnstaple.

By Rail:
By train: Exeter (40 miles) or Barnstaple (11 miles)

By Bus: From Barnstaple or Bideford (please ring Traveline for up-to-date bus information on 0870 6082608

Parking: free

Accessible by Public Transport: 12 miles from Barnstaple station

Facilities

• Baby changing facilities
• Coach parties accepted
• Credit cards accepted (no fee)
• Disabled access
• Disabled toilets
• Education/study area
• Facilities for groups
• Facilities for educational visits
• French signs/guides
• German signs/guides
• Gift shop
• Italian signs/guides
• On-site catering
• On-site light refreshments
• Picnic site
• Public toilets
• Regional Tourist Board Member
• Spanish signs/guides
• Wheelchairs available
• Accepts groups
• Facilities for conferencing
• Facilities for corporate hospitality
• Gay friendly

Self-Assessed Accessibility Details

Parking

• Designated parking for guests with disabilities
• Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
• The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is solid
• Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
• The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Has a ramp

Public Areas

• Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • To the gift shop
• Good contrast between the floor and walls
• Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
• Baby changing facilities
• Hearing loop installed in public areas

General

• Hearing loop system
• Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
• Clear signage
• Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
• Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
• Wheelchairs provided
• Free
• Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
• Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
• Audible alarm system
• Visual alarm system

Entrance

• Entrance is well lit

Food

• Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
• Good contrast between the floor and walls
• Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Sugar free (diabetic)
  • Gluten free (coeliacs)
  • Lactose free (dairy free)
  • Low potassium
  • Low sodium
  • Nut free
  • Additive free
  • Organic
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
• Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
• High chairs for children
• Children's menu