Accessibility Guide for RSPB Titchwell

Travel by public transport

You can get to RSPB Titchwell by bus and train.

The nearest bus stop is 210 metres from the entrance to the reserve – ask the driver for the stop outside Titchwell Marsh. There is no shelter or seating at this stop. All buses can accommodate one wheelchair. The Coasthopper bus runs between King’s Lynn and Cromer once every hour, 7 days a week. For a full timetable see www.coasthopper.co.uk. The approach road to the reserve entrance is a hard level surface and there is no pavement, so please be aware of traffic when walking on this road. The main road outside the reserve has no pavement, only a rough gravel track on an uneven grass verge. The bus stop is 0.1 miles / 0.2 km from RSPB Titchwell.

The nearest train station is Kings Lynn. The train station is 22 miles / 35.4 km from RSPB Titchwell.

The nearest railway is King’s Lynn station, which is 22 miles (35 km) away. There is a taxi rank at the station. If you require an accessible taxi you can book this in advance.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with Steve's Taxi by calling 01485 540019. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

Parking

We have a car park. There are accessible parking spaces. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is not free.

There is a drop-off point at the main entrance.

Eight Blue Badge parking spaces are provided.

For the drop-off point, follow sign for 'Deliveries'. There is a reserved space located just before the barrier.

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.

Main entrance

The main entrance has level access.

Ticket/ information desk

Information Desk

Public toilet

Accessible Toilet

There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.

From the main entrance to the public toilet, there is level access. The toilet door is 865mm wide.

The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the left.

There is 750mm at the side of the toilet. The toilet seat is 440mm high. The toilets have handrails.

Shop

From the main entrance to the shop, there is level access. The door is 1300mm wide.

Place to eat and drink

Feeding Station

From the main entrance to the dining area, there is level access. The door is 1440mm wide.

To get to a table, there are no steps.

The menu is offered in large print.

We cater for vegetarian, gluten free (celiacs), lactose free (dairy free), nut free and vegan specific diets.

Please see RSPB 'What's in my Dish?' http://menus.whatsinmydish.co.uk/rspbgrouprecipes?

West Bank Path

The trail is 1200metres long. The trail has a hard surface. The trail has seats. There are bird hides along the trail.

The path is flat with a surface of rolled sand and gravel. The majority of this trail is flat but there is a short, steep slope over the sea defence bank near the beach. The path is very rough after the bank, and there is a steep, rough dirt track leading from the main path to the sand dunes.

Designated Walking Trail

Fen Trail

The trail is 200metres long. The trail has a hard surface. There are bird hides along the trail.

There is a firm, flat gravel path leading to a section of boardwalk. The boardwalk has a non-slip covering and kickboards along the edge.

Designated Walking Trail

Meadow Trail

The trail is 100metres long. The trail has a hard surface.

Boardwalk with a non-slip covering and kickboards along the edge.

Designated Walking Trail

East Trail

Some of the trail has a loose surface.

Island Hide

At the hide entrance, there is level access. The door is 830.00mm wide.

There are low windows in the hide, so wheelchair users can see outside.

Fen Hide

At the hide entrance, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp. The door is 860.00mm wide.

There are low windows in the hide, so wheelchair users can see outside.

Parrinder Hide

At the hide entrance, there is level access. The door is 865.00mm wide.

There are low windows in the hide, so wheelchair users can see outside.

Beach

The beach access point is 1330.00meters from the nearest car park.

Picnic Area

From the car park to the picnic area, there is level access. Some tables have space for wheelchair users. You can bring your own food to the picnic area.

Rear Shop Access

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. The entrance is 1275mm wide.

We provide wheelchairs. Wheelchairs are free.

There are two dog toilet bins located outside the public toilets and at the entrance to west bank path.

Emergency evacuation procedures

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Customer care support

Some staff have disability awareness training.