Warneford 200: Warneford Walk and Therapy Garden

Warneford 200 commemorates 200 years of the Warneford hospital in Oxfordshire, the UK’s oldest, still operating mental health hospital in the country. As part of Warneford 200, this self-guided experience invites visitors to explore the historic Warneford Hospital grounds, including the Therapy Garden, and discover how mental health care has evolved over the past two centuries.
The Warneford Walk features a series of stops across the site, each sharing stories from the hospital’s past and present. Visitors can access an audio tour via their phone, with recordings brought to life by staff voices, offering insight into the people, practices and environments that have shaped the Warneford.
The Therapy Garden provides a reflective space within the grounds, highlighting the ongoing importance of wellbeing, recovery and environment in mental health care.
Together, the walk and garden offer a unique opportunity to engage with the history and lived experience of mental health in a peaceful outdoor setting.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

1000-1600

Location & directions

Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7JX

Contact on day:

Anna Clark

Telephone number:

+441865242918

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The Warneford Walk takes place across outdoor hospital grounds, with step-free access to most areas via paved and gravel paths. Some areas may include uneven surfaces or gentle slopes. The Therapy Garden is accessible and provides a level, calm space for visitors. Accessible parking is available on site. Assistance dogs are welcome. Visitors are advised to wear suitable footwear for outdoor walking.

Additional information

Refreshments available for sale / donations. Children's actvities: children’s workshop that will involve seed planting & willow weaving.

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