General Info Entry Charges etc

In December, January and February we are open 10am – 4pm Tues – Sun and Bank Holidays.

From March to November we close at 5pm.

If you would like to make a reservation for the coffee shop please call 01452 733945.

If you are interested in research or visiting out-of-hours, please get in touch to make an appointment. We would be pleased to hear from you.

For details of annual membership (season ticket) giving unlimited free admission and other benefits, click HERE

Please note that we do not allow dogs in the museum, coffee shop or garden. We only accept Assistance Dogs.

Admission charges:

Adults £7.50
Concessions* £6.75 (over 60s and under 16s)
Under 8s FREE
Family £20.00 (2 adults and up to 4 children)
Free to those with a valid National Art Pass
We offer a discount for groups (15 people or more). For information on group visits, click here.
We do NOT charge extra for special exhibitions.

How to Find Us:

Nature in Art is on the main A38 between Gloucester and Tewkesbury. Look out for the brown signs at our entrance. We recommend that all visitors use this main entrance when visiting. SatNav users should use our entrance postcode – GL2 9PG (2m north of Gloucester on A38)

Buses: The Number 71 takes approximately 10 minutes from Gloucester. When arriving from Gloucester the bus stop is just 50 yards from our entrance on the same side of the road. When returning to Gloucester the bus stop is on the other side of the road. Note: There is no pedestrian crossing so care needs to be taken when crossing the road. Click here for more information. Our drive is half a mile long so if you are unable to manage this please call us and we might be able arrange to collect you from the top of the drive. Please call in advance and not when you arrive. Tel: 01452 731422

Taxis: are available from Gloucester train and bus stations.

Cyclists: We welcome cyclists. There are railings beside the main building where cycles can be parked/locked.

Walkers: We recommend that walkers approach Nature in Art via the main entrance. However, there are many rights of way in the area so if you are walking the countryside you may appreciate Nature in Art as an inspiring stop-off. You can search for rights of way here.

We’ve made Nature in Art more accessible with What3Words. Find the precise location of our front door at: https://what3words.com/trinkets.refutes.dried. The three word addresses correspond to an exact location with an accuracy of 3 metres. (Get the What3Words app here.)

POSTAL ADDRESS: Wallsworth Hall, Main A38, Twigworth, Gloucester, GL2 9PA

Accessibility Information:

We regularly welcome individuals and groups with disabilities.

There is either level or ramped access for wheelchair users throughout the museum.
Inside there is a lift and level or ramped access to the garden, Art Studio and Education Centre.
There are wheelchair users toilets and baby changing facilities.
Please note that the lift may not be able to accommodate some wheelchairs and the toilets may not be suitable for all wheelchair users. We are addressing this situation at the moment. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require information before you visit.
The museum has two wheelchairs for free loan to visitors who might need them (booking in advance is recommended).
Assistance dogs are welcome in the museum and garden.
There are chairs that can be sat on in all the galleries, plus benches in the garden.
With prior notice we are pleased to make extra tactile exhibits available for visitors with visual impairment.
In the event of an emergency, our volunteers are trained to hold up visual signs for those with hearing impairments.
Our Garden volunteers have created sensory areas within our Sculpture Garden.
Click here for Nature in Art Visual Guide to prepare for your visit
The quietest times to visit are 10-11am and 3:30-5pm, particularly in the week.

If you need information on this website in a different format like accessible PDF, large print, easy read or audio recording, please email niamarketing@natureinart.org.uk or call 01452731422. Please provide us with:

The web address (URL) of the content you need
The format you need it in
Your name and email address

We will consider your request and get back to you.

If you have any feedback or advice on how we can make Nature in Art more accessible then please get in contact.

Families and younger visitors:

Within our gallery spaces there are always a number of themed handling boxes which are aimed at helping children and families explore, discover and learn more about Nature in Art’s collection and various art techniques. Elsewhere, there also is brass-rubbing, an outside sculpture trail and a small play area. Throughout the holidays there are organised activities. Click here for details. We have signed the Kids in Museums manifesto and in 2013 Nature in Art was a runner up in the Telegraph Family Friendly Museum Awards.

We offer a discount for groups (15 people or more) visiting Nature in Art. To find out more about what to expect as part of a group, click here.