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WWT Welney Wetland Centre

WWT Welney Wetland Centre

Contact

Miss Alex Thomas

01353 860711
Send an email to Miss Alex Thomas, contact for Group Visitsgroups.welney@wwt.org.uk
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Address

Hundred Foot Bank,
Welney,
Wisbech,
Norfolk,
PE14 9TN

Also at this Venue

Events at this Venue

date event
Sat 19 Oct - Sun 8 Mar 3.30pm Swan feeds
Sat 2 Nov - Sat 29 Feb Hare walk
Sat 2 Nov - Sat 29 Feb 6.30pm Floodlit swan feeds
Thu 26 Dec - Sun 8 Mar 12noon swan feeds
Sat 1 Feb Wildlife photography workshop
Sat 1 Feb Willow Weaving Workshop

Details

WWT Welney is a winter haven for thousands of migratory swans and ducks. In summer enjoy tranquil wildlife walks and new dragonfly pond area. Year-round events and activities for all. Eco-friendly visitor centre with cafe, gift shop and discover area to explore. See website for special group-only evening swan feed experiences.

GROUP TRAVEL FACILITIES:
Group sizes - min 12, max 60, coach parking on site, driver / organiser incentives, pre-booking essential, guided group tours, conference facilities, shop, full catering facilities. Accessibility - lifts in visitor centre; ramps on reserve to some hides; small areas of reserve inaccessible to wheelchair users.

SUGGESTED LENGTH OF VISIT: 4 hours.

MEALS: 60 covers.

www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/welney/plan-your-visit/group-visits/

Baby changing facilitiesCoach parties acceptedCredit cards accepted (no fee)Disabled toiletsEducation/study areaFacilities for groupsGift shopOn-site cateringPicnic sitePublic toiletsRegional Tourist Board MemberWelcome HostWheelchairs availableAccepts groupsFacilities for conferencingFacilities for corporate hospitality

Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Smoking not allowedFacilities for hearing impaired

Opening details

March - October: 9.30am - 5pm; November - February: Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat & Sun 10am - 8pm. Closed Christmas Day.

Prices

2012 GROUP RATES:

Adults £6.88, seniors £5.87, children £3.94

Directions

See location of WWT Welney Wetland Centre on Google mapsSee location on Google maps

Map reference: TL 546944  Lat: 52.52587 Long: 0.27784

By Road:
WWT Welney Wetland Centre is 12 miles north of Ely, 26 miles north of Cambridge and 33 miles east of Peterborough. It is 2 miles south of Welney village - turning off the A1101 at the New Bedford Suspension Bridge, signed Ten Mile Bank. Occasionally the A1101 is flooded between Welney village and the Suspension Bridge - and is closed to cars. Under such circumstances, access to WWT Welney Wetland Centre is always possible from Ely or Downham Market, off the A10.

Parking: free

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Facilities

  • Baby changing facilitiesBaby changing facilities
  • Coach parties acceptedCoach parties accepted
  • Credit cards accepted (no fee)Credit cards accepted (no fee)
  • Disabled toiletsDisabled toilets
  • Education/study areaEducation/study area
  • Facilities for groupsFacilities for groups
  • Gift shopGift shop
  • On-site cateringOn-site catering
  • Picnic sitePicnic site
  • Public toiletsPublic toilets
  • Regional Tourist Board MemberRegional Tourist Board Member
  • Welcome HostWelcome Host
  • Wheelchairs availableWheelchairs available
  • Accepts groupsAccepts groups
  • Facilities for conferencingFacilities for conferencing
  • Facilities for corporate hospitalityFacilities for corporate hospitality
  • Children welcomeChildren welcome
  • Disabled accessDisabled access
  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
  • Smoking not allowedSmoking not allowed
  • Facilities for hearing impairedFacilities for hearing impaired

Self-Assessed Accessibility Details

Parking

  • YesDesignated parking for guests with disabilities
    • YesWithin 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
    • Yesis solid
  • YesDrop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
    • YesIs flat (i.e. without steps)

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
    • YesFrom the entrance to reception / ticket area
    • YesTo a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
    • YesTo the gift shop
  • YesGood contrast between the floor and walls
  • YesLift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters
  • YesContrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
  • YesBaby changing facilities
  • YesHearing loop installed in public areas

General

  • YesHearing loop system
  • YesSeating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • YesClear signage
  • YesEffective lighting for visually impaired visitors
  • YesGood colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
  • YesWheelchairs provided
    • YesFree
  • YesRoutes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
  • YesDisplays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
  • YesAudible alarm system

Entrance

  • YesEntrance is well lit
  • YesAutomatic door at the main entrance

Food

  • YesLevel access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • YesGood contrast between the floor and walls
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
    • YesGluten free (coeliacs)
    • YesVegetarian
    • YesVegan
  • YesSeating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
  • YesHigh chairs for children
  • YesChildren's menu

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