Open 24 April to 26 September 2010
Every Weekend and Bank Holiday
Open every day during Summer School Break with many children's activities!

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Accessibility & Facilities...

Planning Your Visit
Wear comfortable walking shoes and allow three to four hours for a leisurely visit.

Parking
There are 174 free car parking spaces.

Four coach spaces are available at the site. Coach set down and pick up is right by the entrance.

Seven designated wider spaces with a surfaced finish are 30-70 metres from the main entrance.

A cycle shed is also available to secure bicycles and a motorcycle stand is nearby.

Dogs
Only guide and assistance dogs will be allowed on the site.
They must remain in harness during the visit.

Public Telephone
A public telephone is available in the Cafe.

Lecture Theatre
A Lift is available to reach the Film in the Lecture Theatre
on the first floor of the Main Exhibition building.
The Lecture Theatre is equipped with an Induction Loop System for use with Hearing Aids.
Please note that the film is noisy and has flashing lights.
A transcript of the Film is also available on request.

Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are available for loan from the ticket office.
There are a number of long walks around the site, but most is accessible to wheelchair users or accessible for push-cars, although some paths may be uneven.
The Guided Land Train Tour can also accommodate wheelchairs, and takes approximately 40 minutes.
Stairs provide the only access to the top floor of the Wildlife Tower (L136).

Seating
There are a number of bench style seats and picnic tables around the site.
Baby Changing Facilities are provided in the unisex toilet cubicle adjacent to the Cafe building (L176).

Toilets
Adapted unisex toilet cubicles are located on the ground floor of the Main Exhibition building and adjacent to the Cafe building (L176).
Visitor toilets can be found on the first floor of the Main Exhibition building and adjacent to the Cafe building (L176).

First Aid
We have trained staff and a First Aid Post near the Main Exhibition.

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