VISIT

Garden FAQs

A: Yes, we are a non-profit organization dedicated to the memory of the lost colonists of Roanoke Island. Primary operating funds come from admissions, donations and sales of plants and gifts. For ticket prices and our seasonal hours of operation, please visit our tickets and tours page.

Q: How should I dress for my visit?

A: Naturally, The Elizabethan Gardens is an outdoor facility. Although we are at “the beach,” weather along the Outer Banks can vary greatly from day to day. Dress for changing temperatures and other weather conditions. We also recommend sunscreen and

insect repellent during the warmer months. Please apply it well before you arrive.

Q: What about bugs?

A: Because we are an outdoor garden, we do recommend that you apply insect repellent if that suits you. The gift shop carries items of convenience like bug spray and AA batteries.

Q: Is their food available at The Gardens?

A: We do have beverage machines as well as drinking fountains on site. We do not carry

food at The Gardens.

Q: Can we bring food to picnic at The Gardens?

A: Yes, you can bring food into our site. The Great Lawn is an inviting location for a leisure lunch out of doors. Please be kind to carry home what you came with and not leave behind any discards. From time to time our gift shop will have some picnic and or snack items available to purchase.

Q: Is The Gardens handicap accessible?

A: We are currently improving our walkways and pathways to allow greater handicap access to our site. We expect to offer greater movement for impaired persons by January 15, 2012. Our Gardens paths by that time will be a solid formed pebble path that can be used easily by people on foot, wheels and personal transit devices.

Q: Do you have souvenirs and plants for sale?

A: Yes, there is a gift shop and plant sales area on the grounds. We carry a wide variety of unique gifts and souvenirs that are reasonably priced.

Q: Are their guided tours of The Gardens?

A: The Gardens are designed as a self-guided tour. Guided tours are available for large groups, and special requests. Call well ahead of your visit for more information on a guided tour.

Q: Do you have a brochure?

You may use this link to download our current brochure, CLICK HERE.

Q: Can I bring my dog?

A: Only service dogs are permitted in our Gardens.