Gardens & Cafe Visits
Opening Times & Tickets
For up to date opening times see here.
How do we access the Gardens & Cafe?
Access to the gardens is via the main entrance to the attraction which is clearly signposted. Parking is available in our visitor car park which is situated next to the Biomass building close to the main house.
There are accessible parking spaces next to the main house, please follow the signage.
The public bus service 90/490 operated by West Coast Motors runs daily and stops at the main house.
Will we be able to get refreshments while we visit?
Light refreshments are available from the Courtyard Cafe (subject to our opening hours). This is a simple offering of sandwiches, salads, homemade cakes, traybakes, ice-creams and hot/cold drinks. All sourced locally where possible and prepared fresh daily. View our sample menu here: Cafe Sample Menu 2021
Picnic areas with benches are available close to the main house or you are welcome to bring a blanket and set up a picnic in our gardens or private beach.
Please be aware that we have limited indoor seating and this is available on a first come first served basis.
What's On
Behind the Bricks & Mortar: Archivist Exhibition Talks
Thursday 12th June, Friday 18th July & Friday 15th August 2025

Coming this summer...From Brick to Building: Mount Stuart's Development Exhibition
June 2 - August 31 2025

Pearl in the Oyster: 30th Anniversary Monthly Pop-up Displays
Monthly from April to October
