Welcome
This small island in the River Ore is famous for its avocets, terns and spoonbills. In autumn and winter, the island provides a haven for large numbers of ducks and wading birds. Havergate is also a great place to see brown hares at close range.
Access with steps
The main entrance has 8 steps and a handrail. There is no lift and no ramp.
There are steps from the car park to:
Outside main hideHearing
Some staff have disability awareness training.
General
Some staff have disability awareness training.
Getting here
Havergate Island
Quay Street
Orford
IP12 2NU
Travel by public transport
You can get to RSPB Havergate Island by boat or ferry.
The nearest port is Orford Quay. The port is 1.7 miles / 2.7 km from RSPB Havergate Island.
Access by RSPB boat, stairs down quay to board boat.
Travel by taxi
You can get a taxi with M & R Cars by calling 01394 380034. You can get a taxi with Base Cars by calling 01394 420716. You can get a taxi with Woodbridge Cars by calling 01394 610210.
Parking
There is parking near the venue. There are accessible parking spaces. Parking is not free.
Drop off point on the quay to board boat to the island. From the parking to the main entrance, there are 8 steps. There is no ramp and no lift.
Access to boat via stairs, also disembarking onto a landing stage on the island.
Arrival
Path to main entrance
From the street to the main entrance, there are 8 steps. There is no ramp and no lift.
Main entrance
The main entrance has 8 steps.
This entrance has a handrail.
Access via boat via quay and landing stage.
Getting around inside
Getting around outside
Paths around site
The trail is 2000metres long. Some of the trail has a loose surface. Stairs over the walls and into hides The trail is sloped. The trail has seats. There are bird hides along the trail.
All
The hide entrance has 5 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.
Picnic Area
Outside main hide
From the car park to the picnic area, there are 8 steps. There is no lift and no ramp.
Some tables have space for wheelchair users. You can bring your own food to the picnic area.
Customer care support
Customer care support
Some staff have disability awareness training.