If you’ve not visited The Minack previously, here are some tips that may help you….
- The Minack is built on a cliff side. The site includes lots of steep steps. There is access for wheelchairs and disabled visitors to the top levels of the site, including the café, shop, toilets exhibition and a balcony with great views over the theatre and the bay. Due to the terrain, there is no disabled access to the stage or the lower levels of the auditorium. See our Accessibility page for more information.
- Parts of the theatre are steep, and the terraces are grass covered, so we advise visitors to wear sensible footwear.
- Afternoon performances can be very hot, we suggest you wear a hat for comfort.
- It can get cold quickly in the evening, bring warm clothing even if the day has been hot.
- Hot and cold drinks and light refreshments are on sale in the theatre, but you are welcome to bring your own picnic if you are coming to a show.
- Alcohol is not sold in the theatre.
- Advance Booking for all visits and performances is essential.
- Our seating is on concrete or grass, you may wish to bring a cushion or rug to sit on. (Please note - cushions cannot be hired in the theatre at this time.)
- Due to space limitations, public safety and safety of the infant, wheeled buggies and other infant seating (such as car seats) cannot be admitted to the theatre for performances and visits. We recommend that babies are carried around the theatre in slings or carriers.
- In common with standard theatre practice, money can only be refunded if a performance is cancelled.
- Performances are only cancelled in extreme conditions, we do play in the rain!
- The use of umbrellas is not permitted during performances, in consideration of other audience members.
- If the weather looks dodgy for a performance, check our website, we'll keep you updated.
- Dogs on leads are welcome during visiting hours, but we regret that no dogs other than guide dogs will be admitted to performances.