Access to our grounds and Facilities
Franciscan Gardens
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The gardens are composed of many different pathways, surfaces and gradients and the visitor route is prominently a mix of grass and gravel. There are several benches and spaces in the gardens and additional seating on the first floor of the chapel.
The Gardens do not have toilet facilities on site.
We welcome dogs and have a water bowl for any pets.
There is a step to access the giftshop that is 19cm.
This is the only way to access the gardens.
Greyfriars Chapel
The flooring in the entire Greyfriars Chapel is wooden. Please be aware that the flooring is uneven and can be slippery.
There are two steps to enter the chapel. The first step is 22cm, followed by a 12cm step.
After entering the Chapel, the room on the right-hand side has a 21.5cm step.
There is a 10cm step to enter the prison.
The main Chapel is accessed via a 17 step staircase with 18cm steps.
Wild Meadows
For people bringing dogs to the gardens, please be aware that there is a Ragwort in the meadows which is toxic to dogs.
Temporary Pathway
There is unstable gravel
along the entrance pathway.
Steps by the bridge
To continue on the main route, you will need to use four steps by the bridge.
Ascending, the sizes of the steps are:
The bottom step is 10cm, followed by 6.9cm, 7cm and the top step is 7cm.
Victorian Vinery
The main route will lead you through the cherry tree, immediately after will be a slight drop of 8cm.
Rear of the shop
As soon you leave the shop there is a large step. From its highest point it is approximately 15.8cm
