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Accessibility at Minsmere

Summary accessibility statement

Before you visit

  • A mobility scooter and manual wheelchair are available to borrow, booking essential.
  • Check accessibility for events and activities.

How to get here

By train

Darsham is the closest station (5 miles).

By bus

Leiston is the nearest scheduled bus (4 miles). A demand-responsive bus will meet local buses and trains from 7am - 7pm Monday to Saturday. It must be booked the day before travelling by calling Suffolk Links Blyth on 01728 635938.

By bike

National cycle route 1 links with regional route 42 (Suffolk Coast Cycle route).

By road

The reserve is sign posted with brown tourist signs from Westleton.

Sat nav POI file: If you have a satellite navigation system that can accept POI files, please see our POI page for a download link and instructions.

Access to facilities

Visitor centre
  • Pedestrian access by a tarmac sloping path from Blue Badge parking or steps closer to the visitor centre.
  • Enter through heavy doors, opening outwards.
  • A door bell is provided for assistance.
  • Ground floor, tiled, step-free and level throughout with a slight slope on entry.
  • Clear print displays.
  • Low counter section.
  • Chairs available on request.
  • Good lighting.
  • Portable hearing loop.
Car parking
243 spaces
8 Blue Badge spaces
  • Blue badge spaces 80 m from visitor centre via a sloped path.
  • Drop-off outside visitor centre – beware of vehicles and pedestrians.
  • Level and even pea gravel surface.
Nature trails access
  • A mix of different paths, both flat and undulating, where walks can be enjoyed.
  • Some nature trails and hides are adapted for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
  • Benches on many parts of the trails.
Viewing points
  • Ramped or level entry into four hides (North, West, South and Island Mere).
Café
  • Level surface, tiled floor and step-free throughout.
  • Upright chairs without arms.
  • Mix of self-service and staff assistance.
  • Additional seating outdoors.
  • Contrasting crockery.
Dogs
  • No dogs, except Registered Assistance Dogs.
  • Water provided at visitor centre

Additional accessibility information

  • The shop is in the visitor centre next to the tearoom. Space limited in places. Good lighting. Some goods maybe difficult to reach. Staff available to assist.

Downloads

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Minsmere access statement