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Accessibility
Car parking
Main car park is next to the shop and reception centre and is surfaced with rolled stone. There is an information board. Secondary parking for two cars is 45 m from the hide.
Access to reception centre and shop
Accessed from main car park by concrete path and 8 m, 1:16 ramp. The reception centre and shop are all on ground level.
As they are housed in a listed building, the internal layout is cramped in places; staff are available to help with purchases.
Toilets
One adapted, unisex toilet next to shop and accessed via a ramp; internal dimensions and layout may prove difficult for some wheelchair users.
Access to trails
There are a number of paths of varying lengths and surfaces throughout the reserve; the terrain is steeply undulating in places. The path to the formal gardens has firm soil and some paved sections.
There are a number of benches throughout the nature reserve. There are steps throughout the reserve. Other paths through the reserve are narrow and steep in places.
Large print version of trail guide is available.
Hides
The hide is 500 m from main car park; special needs visitors may drive to parking bays 45 m from hide; eight adapted places giving views over the pools and birdfeeders.
Wheelchairs
Two available for free loan - contact the shop for availability.
Special facilities for visually impaired visitors
Scented plants in formal gardens.