Visiting Tate St Ives
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Tate St Ives Access and Facilities
Arrival at Tate St Ives
Accessible car parking
Pay and display accessible car parking spaces are available about 100 metres from the gallery. There is also a drop off point directly outside the gallery.
More information about visiting Tate St Ives »
Entrance to the Tate St Ives
There is an accessible ramp at Tate St Ives suitable for wheelchairs.
Wheelchair provision
Three wheelchairs are available at Tate St Ives. You can either book them in advance, or ask a member of staff on arrival.
Guide and hearing dogs
We welcome guide dogs and hearing dogs in the gallery.
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Access and facilities at the Barbara Hepworth Museum »
Facilities at Tate St Ives
Toilets
Accessible toilets are located on Level 3.
Parent and Baby Room
The Parent and Baby Room is on Level 3. It can accommodate a pushchair or wheelchair. There are also baby changing facilities in the main toilets.
Lifts
The lift at Tate St Ives is suitable for wheelchair users. It gives access to all floors at the gallery.
Cloakroom
There is a free unmanned cloakroom next to the Admissions Desk at the entrance to Tate St Ives. Buggies can also be stored here, subject to space availability.
Stools
Stools are available at the gallery. Just ask a member of staff or at the Information Desk if you would like to use them.
Café
The café is waitress-service, and staff are very happy to help if you need assistance. Café areas are accessible for wheelchair users.
Shop
The shop is on Level 2 and is accessible for wheelchair users.
Access programme at Tate St Ives
Concessionary tickets and carers' entry
There is an admission charge at Tate St Ives. There is a concessionary rate for visitors with a disability, and carers’ entrance is free.
Hearing loops
A permanent hearing loop is situated at the Information Desk. A portable hearing loop is available for most gallery tours. Events that have a hearing loop »
British Sign Language talks
Tate St Ives offers one BSL exhibition tour during each special exhibition.
Events that have a BSL translation »
Large-print captions and guides
Large-print captions are available for special exhibitions and displays at Tate St Ives. Just ask at the Information Desk or a member of staff for assistance.
Video and audio material
There is an exhibition study point on Level 3. It provides catalogues, video and audio material to accompany the special exhibitions.
Touch Tours
Each special exhibition at Tate St Ives provides a picture description session which offers large-print images and touchable materials. Please see individual special exhibitions for more details.
Visual description
Events that have visual description »
Community programme
Our programme for community groups offers a range of activities that can be tailor-made to suit the requirements of groups.
Web accessibility
Find out about web accessibility and accessible online resources.
Contact us
If you have any access questions please contact us:
Email: visiting.stives@tate.org.uk
Call: +44 (0)1736 796226
