Private Access

Private Access gives you exclusive access to the gardens, outside public opening times. Either as an individual, a group simply wishing to enjoy the gardens or for celebrating and honouring a particular moment in life’s journey, you can book the gardens for a couple of hours, before we open or after we close

The Meeting Room with beautiful views to the gardens. It is available to Companions to hire 7 days a week. For Meeting Room bookings, you may enjoy the gardens during breaks and for individual contemplation but not for group activities, ceremonies or rituals.

Cherish the Moment

The Chalice Well is a sacred and tranquil space to honour your ceremony, handfasting and other special moments. For hundreds of years the Well has been a place of pilgrimage and sanctity, this has created an aura of peace and reflection; this supports events such as ceremonies, meditation, handfasting and other gentle offerings.

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The Details

Private Access

Pricing

prices valid until 31 March 2026.

Minimum Charge (covers 6 people)
- £90
Extra Adult
- £15
Extra Child (age 5-17)
- £7.50

PLEASE NOTE: we do NOT accept PayPal

Payments can be made by Debit/Credit card over the phone with our Reception Office team, or in person at the Office for cash or card payments. We also accept payments in advance of your booking by bank transfer to our Co-Operative Bank Account.

Private Access Application – Chalice Well Gardens

Before you start:

Filling out this application indicates an interest in using the space, filling this out is not a booking until confirmed by email, and deposit paid
Fees are payable on a per person basis
- Adults are £15
- Children (aged 5-17 years) are £7.50
There is a minimum charge for the event of £90 which is payable as a deposit to confirm your booking.
Any remaining fees are to be paid at least 1 month before the event.

Download Private Access Terms and Conditions

1Your Contact Details

2Application

3Confirm Details

Name:

First

Last

Organisation (if applicable):

Address:

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

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Daytime Phone:

Mobile Phone:

Email:

Are you a Companion of the Chalice Well Trust?

Note: you must have a valid companionship at the time of your Private Access

How many of your group are Companions of the Chalice Well Trust?

(If unsure please give an estimate.)

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This includes the total cost of your private access including your minimum fee deposit of £90. If your application is approved, you will be asked to pay the deposit of £90 which covers 6 adults to confirm your booking. Any remaining fees are to be paid at least 1 month before the event

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Terms and Conditions

I agree to adhere to the Private Access Terms and Conditions

The Chalice Well is a place for tranquility, peace and meditation. Visitors come to the Chalice Well from around the Globe to take the waters and enjoy the harmony of this private place and its sense of sacredness. Private Access to the gardens can be granted for quiet ceremonies such as hand fastings, naming ceremonies, group healings, group meditations etc. It is not for public performance events. If you wish to discuss a performance event, please contact the office. Whilst the Trust considers all applications for Private Access, it is limited to 3 bookings per week. Permission for Private Access is granted on the following conditions:

1. The applicant will be responsible for the conduct of their group, for the payment of all monies owed and for the completion of all relevant paperwork.

2. All activities and arrangements must be agreed at time of booking with the Private Access Coordinator.

Private Access permitted/not permitted activities

Permitted

 quiet meditation, contemplation and prayer
 acts of healing, foot washing, blessing with the waters
 meaningful and sacred ceremony to mark meaningful ‘life passages’ in accordance with all faiths, paths, traditions and philosophies of goodwill; i.e. baby-naming, handfasting, ceremonies of commitment, memorial services, coming of age, renewal of vows
 meditations of goodwill, peace and planetary healing
 mindful practices – i.e. walking, yoga, tai chi, art, writing,
 gentle acoustic music, singing and chanting of sacred songs/prayers/chants/blessings

Not permitted

 any activity which is deemed harmful to man, nature or the earth
 Practices associated with the imposition of will over another being, human or other.
 activities which are disproportionately noisy and not in keeping with the quietitude of the Well and gardens; i.e. heavy drumming
 ritual or ceremony involving nudity without prior special permission
 any cremated ashes to be scattered in the garden

3. There must be no interference with the normal access of the Retreat House guests (who will have limited access to the garden during Private Access hours but will be informed of your event and asked to keep a respectful distance) or any operation carried out by members of staff.

4. One car parking space for the applicant can be made available. All other attendees must park in the public car parks in the town.

5. The maximum group number is 50 people (including facilitators/organisers/celebrants), unless otherwise agreed.

6. The drinking of alcohol and smoking are not permitted at any time.

7. No dogs (except certified assistance dogs) or pets.

8. Mobile phones must be turned to Airplane mode and mobile phone calls are not permitted within the gardens.

9. The Chalice Well Trust maintains the right to designate the area of use for Private Access on its grounds.

10. In the event of rain or inclement weather, access to the Meeting Room and other facilities will not be possible. There is a small wooden shelter within the garden, near the Lion’s Head.

11. The Chalice Well Trust accepts no liability for any injury to persons or damage to property arising in any way whilst at Chalice Well and entry is at the risk of the applicant, who will take responsibility for the other members of their group.

12. No use can be made of the Chalice Well Trust name or identifying marks without prior consent.

13. Any breach of these terms and conditions may result in your group being asked to leave the site and the applicant will be required to pay costs of any damage caused.

14. Staff have the right to enter any situation deemed necessary and we reserve the right to cancel any event due to misconduct or inappropriate activity.

15. Cameras for personal use only. Commercial filming, photography or videos by Private Dispensation only. Applications will be considered individually.

16. Use of the ‘healing pool’ by arrangement only for your own safety. Footwear only to be removed, otherwise full clothing to be worn unless prior agreement has been given.

17. Children must be supervised at all times.

18. No memorial ashes to be scattered or left anywhere in the garden.

In the case of evening access, if a group fails to exit the gardens by the prearranged time (i.e. 8:00pm April – September, or 6:30pm January – March) the Chalice Well Trust reserves the right to charge the applicant an additional half of the total payment for the access, with a minimum charge of £90.00.

Payment

• An initial deposit of £90 will be required to confirm your booking. This is the minimum fee payable for Private Access.

• Fees are payable on a per person basis. Adults are £15.00, Children (aged 5 – 17 years) are £7.50

• Your final balance will be calculated upon receipt of the completed booking form and the final balance will be payable one month before your event date.

• Should payment not be received by the due dates the Trust has the right to cancel your booking and any deposit paid will be forfeit.

• The final number of guests must be notified before the final payment due. It may not be possible to refund monies for overpayments due to incorrect information being supplied to the Trust.

Cancellation

• The Chalice Well Trust reserves the right to cancel any arranged visit at short notice and will not be held liable for any costs incurred. You may wish to take out appropriate insurance.

• Any cancellation by you, the applicant, will cost the deposit, and one-half of the further amount received.

• Any cancellation by us, the venue, will result in all monies being returned, unless the cancellation is due to a breach of the Terms and Conditions as outlined above.

• If a group is asked to leave the grounds due to misconduct no monies may be refunded.

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