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Do I need to book in advance?
You can buy tickets on the door, but we recommend booking online to guarantee your tickets!
Kids under 12 FREE?
One free child ticket with every paying adult ticket, any additional children are charged at £5.00
Entrance Pricing:
Day Pass – £14
Parking – £4
Opening Times?
Tues – Fri: 9:30am-4pm
Sat: 9am-4pm
Do we need to book for the Cafe?
No need to book! Please note we kindly request no picnics on site, as we rely on our café sales to help maintain our wonderful sculpture park.
Do you allow dogs?
Yes, in all outdoor spaces and outdoor café area!
The growing trend for installing log burners in homes is an example of our continued love of the natural warmth that only an open fire can provide. Although a log burner or open hearth is a wonderful addition to any modern home, there are inherent risks with any activity that involves the unpredictability of flames and hot surfaces. Please be aware that the below advice is intended as guidance only, we always recommend seeking the assistance of a qualified professional for installation instructions and support.
Therefore, it is particularly important that you take into consideration the safety of babies, toddlers and young children when using a log burner or open fireplace. Having the correct fire guard in place provides peace of mind and keeps you and your family safe. With the right screen or guard, there is no reason why the natural ambience and cosiness of your open fire or log burner cannot be enjoyed by the whole family. But with so many different styles of fire guards on the market, which do you choose if you have small, adventurous children?
What size fire guard do I need?
Once you have decided on the style and finish of the fire guard or screen that suits your home décor, it’s time to measure up and decide which size is best for your requirements.
For a recessed open hearth, check the distance away from the fire you are comfortable with, look for a screen with a matching projection and decide whether you feel you need a screen with an open or enclosed top.
For a log burner that stands away from the wall, you will need to measure from the back wall to the front of your burner and then to the adjacent wall. This will give you an idea of the total minimum length of the guard that you need and allow you to work out how many panels are required.
What type of fire guard do I need for my open fire or log burner?
The traditional style of fire guard surrounds the hearth in a three-panel design or four-panel design. Added safety is provided on our box fire guards or wedge fire guards which feature an enclosed top, designed to stop coals and sparks being ejected from the fire onto your floor or carpet, and also preventing children from throwing anything into the fire.
Our multi-panelled flex guards offer additional versatility, and can be adapted to more awkward or unusually shaped areas of the home.
What are the fire safety regulations?
EN1930:2011 – Published by the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN), this is the current safety standard for gates or surrounds that enclose a fire source. It is always advisable that children of any age are supervised when around fires or hot surfaces. Children should not be allowed to play or explore around fires or with fireside apparatus.
There are no specific regulations for the distance a fire guard should be situated away from a fire source, but fire screens generally project around 400-500mm. For a wider safety barrier, a multi-panel fire guard can be adjusted to provide more distance.
NHS Guidance recommends that, if you have an open fireplace, you should always use a fire guard that encloses the whole fireplace and attaches to the wall. You should not put anything on top of your fire guard, or hang anything from it.
Do I need to use a fireguard with a multifuel log burner?
Most solid fuel burners are fully functional whilst the door is fully closed, so the issue of sparks jumping with the crackling of logs etc is avoided completely. However if you have pets which like to sit a little too close to the burner, or small children which may venture close, a guard can help them keep a safe distance. Any fireguard however is not a guaranteed solution and so caution should also be exercised.
How do guards influence heat distribution?
Guards with limited detailing, predominately mesh will direct heat upwards into the room.
Which design is best if I have children or pets?
Guards which fix directly to the back wall of the hearth offer the greatest level of protection. We have a great range of nursery guards, some which feature front gates to allow simple access for adults. Something to bear in mind for nursery guards is whether the bars are close enough together so that your child cannot reach through, risking scalding or burning injuries. The recommendation is that bars should be no more than 65mm apart, which applies to all of our nursery guards.
See below for some of our nursery fire guards.
Do I need to perform any maintenance?
It always best to regularly check the mesh and structural integrity of the guard. All of our guards are pre-treated and when featured in black are powder coated to provide a tough durable finish. In brass, we use only pure brass which is shaped by hand and the coated in a tough stove lacquer to prevent the brass tarnishing. The lacquer can be removed using a product like brasso and then hand polished to a high shine.
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