Accessibility

At a glance

Key accessibility information for Slimbridge Wetland Centre. Scroll down for a more detailed Accessibility Guide and Social Story.

Tickets

Carers assisting disabled visitors go free.

Parking

Free accessible car parking provision – 17 designated spaces.

Assistance Dogs

Trained assistance dogs (Assistance Dogs UK), wearing the appropriate branded jacket and lead/harness, and where possible with the accompanying ID card are welcome. Unfortunately dogs in training are not permitted on site, and we would appreciate if visitors are able to call ahead, to let us know they will be visiting with an assistance dog on 01453 891200.

Wheelchairs and mobility scooters

Plenty of manual wheelchairs are available to loan, please book in advance. We have a fleet of mobility scooters for hire (available 7 days per week) at £10 per day, to include an introductory briefing. A £25 deposit per scooter is also required, refundable on the safe return of the hired scooter.

Please book at least a day in advance by calling 01453 891900, Monday to Friday. Our grounds are accessible to scooters, although we do not advise using them to access Hides.

Toilets

There are 6 accessible toilets across the site. We also have a fully equipped Changing Places toilet.

Paths

There is a network of level, hard-surfaced paths around the site.

Sensory

We have both fixed and portable hearing loops in key locations around the site, and large print guides and menus are available on request.

Hides and reserve

The majority of our hides are wheelchair accessible, these include:

• Estuary Tower (all levels)
• Robbie Garnett Hide (lower level)
• Willow Hide
• Knott Hide (lower windows)
• South Lake Discovery Hide
• Zeiss Hide (lower level, via ramp)
• Van de Bovenkamp (via ramp)
• Kingfisher Hide
• Peng Observatory
• Martin Smith Hide (via ramp)

The Summer Walkway is not open during the winter months but it is also wheelchair accessible, with a viewing platform also available on the seawall near the Pillbox.

Read what visitor’s say about our accessibility facilities over at Euan’s Guide, or even leave us a review! We've also been awarded Gold in the Accessible and Inclusive category, in the Bristol, Bath & Somerset Tourism Awards.