Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, Barnoon Hill, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1AD
Google Reviews 4.7
Features of the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden
Sculptures, Indoor Galleries, Studio, Gardens, Expert Staff
Visitor Information
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 10.00–17.20
Cost: £9, £8 with no donation
Under 18’s free
Concessions: £8, £7 with no donation
Free for Tate members – bring your card!
About the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden
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The Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden for me was a real eye opener when I first went there over 20 years ago.
I didn’t know much about her or her work – or Ben Nicolson.
That soon changed and if you visit I hope you are as inspired by the gardens and studio/house as I was.
Can’t recommend it enough!
I loved how the studio felt like she was still working there.
Was glad to see that my memory of this was correct – see the video below.
The gardens are great, lots of sculptures still in position where she placed them.
It’s a magical place and you can see why she fell in love with it.
Ps – ended up buying one of her ‘trial run’ prints from a local gallery which is still very much cherished. Be warned!
Assistance dogs are very welcome
Reviews of the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden
Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden is very well received by visitors.
Many comment on how you get the feeling she is still there, how lovely and inspiring the garden is and how beautiful the sculptures are.
I think this is a great comment ‘ The gardens are amazing. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff.’ True!
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” Beautiful sculptures and the garden is so pretty” “Gardens are absolutely gorgeous with her work set into her beautifully planted garden”
Eating & Drinking
We would recommend eating in St Ives. There is plenty of choice but would book if you can. It gets busy!
Accessibility
There are uneven steps so manual access by wheelchair is only by appointment. Call 44(0)1736796226
Mobility scooters are not permitted.
Manual wheelchairs can be provided with 24 hours notice. Call +44 (0)173 679 1102 or +44 (0)1736 791177
Guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs are welcome. Drinking bowls available.
Story Player – this is a collection of audio stories available to listen to online.
Toilets
There are toilet facilities (including baby changing and accessible) at Tate St Ives for use by all visitors.
Local Weather & Forecast
10°C | °F
Dogs
Assistance dog are welcome and please do clean up.
Parking
There is no parking and parking is tricky at best in St Ives. Take the Park and Ride and if you can walk up. It’s not far from the main Tate Gallery.
Contact Details
Tel: 44(0)1736796226
Email: visiting.stives@tate.org.uk
Website: https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-st-ives/barbara-hepworth-museum-and-sculpture-garden
All information was believed to be correct at the time of publication
Barnoon Hill
St Ives Cornwall TR26 1AD
United Kingdom