Join us at sunset on the evening of Saturday 28 May for the spectacular finale of Sanctuary Location: Miners’ Welfare Park, Bedworth, CV12 9HH Open to the public from 21 – …
Miners’ Welfare Park
Coventry Road
Bedworth
West Midlands
CV12 8NN
Entrance to the site is via the Coventry Road entrance. Find Sanctuary via what3words: ///bumpy.poppy.staple
Sanctuary is to open visitors from Saturday 21– Friday 27 May, 12:00-20:00 and Saturday 28 May, 10:00-13:30
Sanctuary will be set alight at sunset, approximately 21:00, on the evening of Saturday 28 May. Doors will open at 19:00.
The site will not be open from 14:00 on Saturday 28 May. It will re-open at 19:00 for the burn.
We strongly encourage visitors to Sanctuary to arrive on foot, by bicycle or public transport. There is no parking on-site or in the vicinity.
If coming by car is unavoidable, please note that parking is extremely limited, there is likely to be considerable congestion around Bedworth town centre at peak times throughout the event, and car users are likely to be subject to significant delays.
We are now at full capacity for the accessible parking in the Miners’ Welfare Park car park
Access to the artwork
Sanctuary is situated on top of a mound at the Miners Welfare Park. It is an outdoor park without covering and the terrain will be uneven.
Wheelchair users can use the concrete path to access the structure. The path follows the perimeter of the park and has an 8% gradient to get to the top. There will be volunteers onsite who can help if you require assistance.
Accessible viewing platform
During the burn on the 28 May, you can view the sculpture from below the mound.
There are two accessible viewing areas. Please look out for the signs.
Distances
The distance from Bedworth train station to the Bedworth Leisure Centre is 10-minute walk
The distance from Bedworth Leisure Centre to the Sanctuary site is a 5-minute walk up hill.
Accessible parking
We are now at full capacity for the accessible parking in the Miners’ Welfare Park car park.
If you have questions regarding access please email access@artichoke.uk.com.
Accessible toilets
We are providing accessible toilets on the night of the burn only. The toilets will be located towards the bottom of the mound close to the artwork.
Accessible tours
We are providing accessible tours of Sanctuary on the 26 and 27 May.
To book your place on a free access tour, please complete our online form.
A member of the Participation team will be in contact to confirm your place.
If you are unable to fill out the online form or have any queries, please contact us at participation@artichoke.uk.com
