Planning your visit
Grounds are open to visitors, 10am – 5pm, Tue – Sun. We recognise how important the natural environment and special spaces are to our local community for their daily exercise and mental rejuvenation.
We are asking all visitors who live outside of the local area to adhere to the restrictions and not to visit Compton Verney. We continue to follow Government guidance, please ensure that you do not visit if you are unwell, are self isolating, or have been in contact with someone who is ill. At all times your safety is our priority – Stay Local and Stay Safe.
Opening Times & Prices
SPRING OPENING TIMES
Mon, CLOSED
Tue – Sun, 10am- 5pm, by pre-booked entry time slots (last entry, 3pm – 4pm)
Grounds Day Pass Adults, £5 per person
Access All Areas & Local Pass Holders FREE
Children (aged 0-18) FREE
Essential carers FREE when accompanying the person they care for. Please email info@comptonverney.org.uk in advance to set up a booking. Please allow a minimum of 2 working day for your query to be answered.
Due to a limited capacity it is compulsory that admission is pre-booked online, this is for your safety and that of our staff. Admission is by pre-booked slots only and you will be turned away without timed entry passes.
You must book timed admission for each attendee, including children (aged 0-18).
Please arrive within your selected time slot. Once you are on site you are welcome to enjoy your visit for long as you like, our until we close at 5pm.
Booking Grounds Admission
ACCESS ALL AREAS AND LOCAL PASS HOLDERS
Pre-book your FREE Grounds admission online.
- Choose the date you’d like to visit and select the number of Passes required. You will need one per person (including children aged 0-18).
Please ensure you select the correct Adult Pass for your Membership type e.g. if you have a Local Pass please select the Local Pass Adult option. - Input your Membership number to validate your booking.
- Make sure you have received an email confirmation with your 5 digit booking reference number, please always check your junk folder.
DAY VISITORS
Grounds Day Pass
Adults, £5 per person
Children (aged 0-18), FREE
- Pre-book your Grounds admission online.
- You’ll need to book admission for each attendee (including children aged 0-18).
- Make sure you have received an email confirmation with your 5 digit booking reference number, please always check your junk folder.
Information for your visit
CAR PARK & ARRIVAL TO SITE
We have a large car park available for our visitors to use free of charge. Our car park is open during our opening times; Tue – Sun, 10am – 5pm.
Please arrive within your booked 1 hour time slot and have your email confirmation to hand as this will be checked by a member of our team.
You must wear a mask whilst waiting to be checked in and whilst interacting with staff.
FACILITIES & SAFETY
We provide range of Covid-safe measures designed to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors and staff, including hand sanitising stations across our site and limiting the number of visitors to ensure plenty of space for all.
Please respect other visitors and maintain social distancing around the site.
The toilets in our Welcome Centre and in the main house are open and available for visitors to use. These are regularly monitored and cleaned throughout the day.
FOOD & DRINK
Pod in the Park, open Tue – Sun
Enjoy a range of takeaway food and drink from the new Pod in the Park. Including freshly ground coffee, home made cakes, pastries and sandwiches plus much more.
What’s open & Things to do
GROUNDS
Tue – Sun, 10am – 5pm
Enjoy your daily exercise in the fresh air and spaciousness of our Parkland.
Explore our Park
TOILETS
Tue – Sun, 10am – 5pm
Toilets are available in our Welcome Centre and in the main house for visitors to use. Please wear a face covering while inside the toilets and use the hand sanitiser provided before entering.
GIFT SHOP
Tue – Sun, 10am – 5pm
For original, unique and inspiring gifts be sure to stop by the shop. Every purchase made helps to support our charity.
EASTER HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Tue 13 – Sun 18 Apr, 10am – 5pm (times may vary by activity)
Join us for a fun-filled week of activities the whole family can enjoy.
Learn More
ART IN THE PARK
Tue – Sun, 10am – 5pm
Stroll across our lawns or take a walk up to the Old Town Meadow and discover our fantastic sculptures.
Learn more
WELLBEING
Tue – Sun, 10am -5pm
There are so many ways to feel good when visiting our Grounds. Take a look at some of our suggestions on how to make the most of your visit
Discover Ways to Wellbeing at Compton Verney
WELLIE WALK
Tue – Sun, 10am – 5pm
Bring your wellies and make sure you keep them firmly on your feet because we’re having fun turning old ones into cheerful creations for you to spot along the way! Pick up a Wellie Trail from the Welcome Centre to help you find them all.
£2 per trail
WOODLAND PLAYGROUND
Tue – Sun, 10am – 5pm
Climb, swing and zip through the air at the Woodland Playground.
Please respect others and observe social distancing while using the play equipment.
Coronavirus Information
In order to help us provide an enjoyable and comfortable experience while protecting our visitors and staff we ask that you please take a moment to familiarise yourself with our latest Coronavirus guidelines prior to your visit.
View our Guidelines
Have a question?
Please take a look at our FAQs
Read our FAQs
Contacting us
If you do need to get in touch with us please use our email info@comptonverney.org.uk as we will have very limited staff on site to answer our phones. Please allow a minimum of 2 working days notice for your query to be answered.