COVID-19: REOPENED 28TH MAY 2020
We are delighted to announce that we will be re-opening the Estate tomorrow. We look forward to welcoming you back. To keep our community, staff and visitors safe during the Covid-19 pandemic we have put new measures in place. These include a pre-booked ticketing system for the car parks so please do not just turn up. Visitors without a ticket will be turned away. Please adhere to double yellow lines and do not park on roadside verges and pavements as this compromises the safety of others and blocks the roads to the emergency services. To book your ticket visit www.boltonabbey.com
From Thursday 28th May the Estate will be open to all, with a pre-booked ticketing system for the car parks in place to stagger arrivals. Here are some answers to your questions:
⭐️Will toilets be open?
Yes and additional toilets have been put in place to ensure people are able to social distance.
⭐️How else are you ensuring social distancing?
The nature trails between the Village Car Park and Barden Bridge have one way systems in place to allow for social distancing. The stepping stones are now one way from the Priory to the East Bank. Please follow the signage.
⭐️Can I show my car park ticket on my smart phone or tablet instead of printing it?
Yes.
⭐️Do Season Ticket Holders have to pre-book?
Yes, if you have not received correspondence from the office please contact us directly for further information on tourism@boltonabbey.com
⭐️What about other pass holders eg Yorkshire’s Great Houses, Castles and Gardens passes?
You should have received correspondence directly from the office that manages these passes. If not, please contact us directly on tourism@boltonabbey.com
⭐️ How long can I stay once I have arrived?
Our car parks will be locked at 5pm.
⭐️Can I bring a barbecue?
No, barbecues are not permitted to reduce our impact on the emergency services.
⭐️Can I bring my dog?
Yes dogs are most welcome to visit, however they must be kept on a lead at all times to ensure we assist with social distancing.
⭐️Can I swim in the river?
No, river bathing is not permitted to reduce our impact on the emergency services.
⭐️Can we play ball games?
To ensure social distancing can be adhered to, ball games are no longer permitted.
⭐️Car Parks:
You cannot transfer between car parks.
You cannot leave the car park and come back in again.
⭐️Will there be refreshments available?
Yes various outlets on the Estate are now offering a take-away service.
⭐️We can’t wait to welcome you and thank you for respecting our new way of working.⭐️
Whether you wander beside or a paddle in the river, cross the exposed purple heights of the heather moorland or explore the woodland nature trails, there is something for everyone. With the Welly Walk Woodland Adventure Trail (not suitable for prams!), the stepping stones over the river and the numerous seasonal extras on offer, Bolton Abbey makes a great day out! The cafe is well stocked if you are hungry or thirsty with ice creams being available at both the shop & the kiosk!
