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    • The Shop
    • Group Visits
      • Group Visits
      • Group Packages
      • Catering
    • Accessibility Guide
    • Tapestry Tours App
    • Gallery 1420
  • Eating and Drinking
    • Stitchers Cafe
  • What’s On
    • Upcoming Events
    • Stitching Scotland’s Story Podcast
    • The Tapestry Trail
    • Gallery 1420
    • News
    • Workshops
  • Education
    • Discover And Learn
    • Maths Week Scotland
    • Junior Tour Guides
    • Contact us
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Practical Information

Gallery Information

  • The centre is open 5 days a week 9.30am-5pm (Tuesday – Saturday)
  • Last ticket is sold at 3.30pm
  • Tapestry Gallery closes at 4.45pm

Cafe

  • Stitchers cafe is open from 09.30am-4pm
  • Lunch is served 11am-3pm

Accessibility

  • The centre is fully accessible and there is a lift to the first floor where the tapestry is displayed
  • Hearing Loop is available
  • There is a wheelchair available – if you wish to book it in advance of your visit please call 01896 809353
  • There is a disabled parking bay next to the centre on Sime Place.

 On arrival

  •  Please arrive at the Reception desk to show your pre-booked tickets or to purchase your ticket

Cycle racks

  •  There are cycle racks outside of the Visitor Centre on Channel Street

Photography

  •  Please note to preserve the future of the Tapestry, we would ask you to refrain from touching and do not take flash photograph

Pets

  • Dogs are allowed in the café, but pets are not allowed in the gallery except for guide and assistance dogs.

General

  • Access to galleries with bulky luggage is not allowed, we would be delighted to store for you, please ask for assistance if required.

   Wi-Fi and Social Media

  • Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the Visitor Centre. 

 Evacuating the building

  • In the unlikely event of needing to evacuate the building, staff will provide instructions5

OPENING TIMES

  • Tuesday - Saturday
    9:30 - 17:00
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  • 14 - 20 High Street, Galashiels, TD1 1SD
  • tapestry@liveborders.org.uk
  • 01896 809354
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Opening HOurs: 5th - 12th December

Due to routine conservation work, our Tapestry Gallery will be closed from Tuesday 5th to Tuesday 12th December. During this time our café will be remaining open, so we look forward to continuing to see you.

After a fantastic two years of opening, and welcoming thousands of visitors to enjoy the beauty and history of the panels, we will be carrying out routine inspections to ensure the preservation of the Tapestry for many generations to follow. We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you soon!

As a registered charity even making a small donation would help us to ensure the legacy of our national asset, The People’s Story of Scotland.

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