Accessibility

We aim to be an accessible and inclusive attraction for people with a variety of needs.

For accessibility information check out our Detailed Access Guide on the AccessAble website

Level Access

Our site has level access and is buggy and wheelchair friendly. Please note, as we are an outdoor site, we can get muddy during the winter months.

Travelling by public transport

The nearest bus stop is outside Saffron Walden County High School, approximately 1/2 mile from the Railway.

The nearest train station is Audley End, 1.6 miles / 2.6 km from the Railway. It is walkable but along a busy main road and the footpath is not ideal for a wheelchair or pram. It is possible to get a taxi from the train station to the Railway.

Taxis

Walden Cabs:01799 500500

Audley End Station Taxis & Wheelchair Taxis:01799 543311
(wheelchair accessible vehicle available)

Five Star:01799 522445

Parking

We have two free car parks:

• There is a woodland car park which is a 5-minute walk to our admissions area.
• We have an accessibility car park just outside of our admissions area with accessible parking spaces. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance.

There is a drop-off point at the main entrance which has a dropped kerb.

Accessible toilets and baby change facilities

There are baby changing facilities in our accessible toilets and our ladies’ toilets.

Accessible train carriage

We have a designated disabled carriage which fits one wheelchair and four other people - please let us know before your trip if you would like to book this carriage.

We also have accessible seats where you can slide from your wheelchair onto the carriage seat.

Contact the office before visiting on 01799 510726 to check the availability and suitability of our disabled carriage.

Shop

The route through the shop at is narrowest point is 800mm wide.

Food & drink

We have four outdoor cafes on site – all of which are accessible.

We cater for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free (celiacs), lactose free (dairy free) and nut free diets. It is a multi-use kitchen.

You’re very welcome to bring your own food to the picnic area.

Getting around outside

The trail around the woodland is 300metres long. Some of the trail has a loose surface.