Accessibility Information — Gardening in Regent's Park

Gardening Regents Park is committed to making the green spaces and gardening areas welcoming and usable for as many people as possible. This statement explains our approach to accessibility across the Gardens of Regents Park and specific provisions for the Regent's Park gardening areas. We aim to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards for online information and to apply equivalent inclusive principles to on-site facilities and signage.

Our accessible gardening work focuses on physical and digital access. On-site features include level pathways, tactile paving where appropriate, and designated accessible planting plots designed for people with limited mobility. In addition to these built features, our staff provide orientation and assistance at core locations such as the visitor information points and the community gardening hubs.

We design online resources about the gardens to support assistive technologies. The Gardens of Regents Park website content that describes plantings, accessible routes and event accessibility follows WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines, with attention to colour contrast, predictable navigation and meaningful headings so that people using screen readers and other assistive tech can find information easily.

To support screen-reader users and those relying on keyboard navigation, our digital content uses semantic HTML, ARIA where necessary, and skip links to allow quick movement to important areas. We test digital pages with common screen readers and keyboard-only scenarios to ensure descriptions of the Regent's Park gardening area are clear and complete. We prioritise content clarity and provide alternative text for images and diagrams describing accessible routes, raised beds and sensory planting.

On-site accessibility features

Physical accessibility at the Regent's Park garden spaces includes accessible seating, raised planters that enable gardening from a seated position, and clear surface transitions. Key elements include:

• Clear, level paths with firm surfaces suitable for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
• Raised beds and adjustable-height planters to support gardeners with limited reach.
• Tactile and high-contrast signage to assist people with low vision and orientation needs.

We recognise that accessibility needs vary. For people visiting for community gardening or accessible horticulture programmes in the Regent's Park gardening area, we strive to provide reasonable adjustments such as adapted tools, accessible watering systems, and step-free access to key planting zones. Staff and volunteer training emphasises respectful, practical assistance tailored to individual needs.

Our approach to communication includes using plain language, multiple formats and clear labelling so that information about planting schedules, volunteer opportunities and accessibility arrangements is available to people who use assistive technologies. We monitor and improve signage and printed materials so they remain consistent with our digital accessibility practices.

If you encounter barriers while accessing the gardens or our online materials, please get in touch with our accessibility coordinator for the gardening areas. You can make an accessibility request through the park's official contact channels or by visiting the visitor centre; we will acknowledge requests promptly and work with you to find a suitable adjustment or solution. We aim to respond to requests in a timely and respectful way.