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Visiting Sun Rising

Visiting Sun Rising

Opening Hours

Sun Rising is open every day of the year.

8 am - 5 pm, October to March
8 am - 8 pm, April to September

As a small organisation, there is not always a member of staff on site, but you are welcome to contact us in advance to arrange a meeting or if you need any assistance or information.

Please remember that Sun Rising is a nature reserve: dress for the weather and wear sensible shoes. Dogs are not allowed onsite.

To get in touch, please see our Contact Us page.

Toilet Facilities

There is an eco-toilet ('sit down') and there are urinals ('stand up') near the north car park, and an eco-toilet in Nova's cabin near the south car park.  However, please note that these are not public toilets.  They are only open for funerals and other events.

Accessibility for Visitors with Different Mobility

Sun Rising aims to be accessible for all. However, we are a nature reserve and as such may not be entirely accessible to everyone. We advise all visitors with different mobility to call ahead of an intended visit and discuss specific needs.

It is possible for us to unlock the internal gates to allow vehicular access to within 50 yards of any grave. Stone tracks and mown paths may be bumpy for wheelchair users but are fine for sturdy motorised scooters. Our Tramper off-road scooter may be available for supervised use by visitors who call well in advance.

In the summer, much of the burial ground and nature reserve is covered in long grass, but paths are mown to allow for access to most new graves. Older graves become wilder and hard to reach for those with limited mobility.  All the buildings have ramps.

Please call or email if you have any queries.