RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve
Get closer to nature at RSPB Minsmere. Each season brings its own delights. Watch dragonflies dart above the ponds in summer, spot a majestic red deer in the woods in autumn, witness hundreds of ducks on the marshes in winter or listen to the melodic notes of a nightingale singing in spring.
Our volunteer guides will help you to discover more, perhaps you prefer to simply stroll around the beautiful RSPB countryside walks, enjoying the stunning scenery. There's a choice of walks to suit all abilities, with many of the paths wheelchair and pushchair friendly.
In the visitor centre you can relax in the tearoom with a selection of locally sourced, homemade hot and cold meals. Then browse the RSPB shop, which stocks a wide range of bird food, feeders, books, gifts and binoculars. The car park and toilets are fully accessible, including baby change facilities.
Join us for a guided walk to search for seasonal highlights. There's a busy programme of family activities during the school holidays or children can borrow our popular Explorer Backpacks to help them spot minibeasts or other secretive wildlife. Binocular hire is available.
'Minsmere is a lovely day out. We really enjoyed ourselves. We will be back.' Visitor to Minsmere family event, August 2009.
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Prices
Adults £5, concessions £3, children £1.50, families £10. RSPB and Wildlife Explorers members free
10% discount for pre booked groups of 10 or more people.
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon 1 Feb 2010 - Sun 31 Oct 2010 | Mon - Sun 09:00 to 17:00 |
| Mon 1 Nov 2010 - Fri 24 Dec 2010 | Mon - Sun 09:00 to 16:00 |
| Mon 27 Dec 2010 - Mon 31 Jan 2011 | Mon - Sun 09:00 to 16:00 |
| Christmas Day, Boxing Day | closed |
| Notes | Open all year except Christmas and Boxing Day. |
Contact
The ContactTel: 01728 648281
minsmere@rspb.org.uk
www.rspb.org.uk/minsmere
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Hotels and B&Bs
Self-Catering Places
AttractionsVenue
RSPB Minsmere Nature ReserveWestleton, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3BY
See location on Google maps.Map reference: TM 463673
By Road:
Follow brown tourist signs from the A12 at Yoxford (from south) or Blythburgh (from north), via Westleton village. Visitor centre and car park are two miles from Westleton. Disabled parking available in main car park.
By Public Transport:
From Saxmundham station it is 6 miles to RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve.
Parking : free
Nearest station : 6 miles from Darsham station
Groups by advance booking.
Events at this venue
Self-assessed accessibility details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is gravel
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Has a ramp
Entrance
- Ramp to entrance
- Entrance is well lit
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
- Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
Food
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Organic
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
General
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Wheelchairs provided
- Free
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system