- Cafe
- Parking
- Toilets
- Off-road mobility scooter hire
- Paths and seating
- Disabled access
- Countryside Centre
Cafe
Take a moment to relax and enjoy a refreshment at our welcoming Nestbox Cafe! While redevelopment works are taking place, the cafe is conveniently located in the Top Car Park, ready to serve visitors throughout the day.
Opening Times:
- Monday to Saturday: 9am - 4pm
- Sunday: 10am - 3pm
Please note that opening hours may vary depending on weather conditions.
We are proud to hold a 5-star Food Hygiene Rating under the Scores on the Doors Food Hygiene Rating Scheme, reflecting our commitment to providing high standards of food quality and customer service.
Enjoy your refreshments surrounded by nature, with outdoor seating available beneath the beautiful canopy of mature trees - the perfect spot to unwind and take in the sights and sounds of the park.
Parking
The pay and display car park can be found at the entrance to the park, a short walk from the cafe.
Parking is payable between 7am - 6pm and costs £1 for up to 2 hours and £2 for up to 6 hours. You can pay at the meter or by phone - see details on the meters or pick up a leaflet in the cafe for information.
Blue badge holders
Drivers with blue badges can drive down to the Visitors’ Centre and park in the Countryside Centre car park if there is space. Alternatively, disabled passengers can be dropped off at the Visitors' Centre, then the car returned to the main parking bays.
Minibuses with disabled passengers can remain in the lower car park, but may be asked to return to the main car park if it is busy.
Coaches and minibuses
Please note that the car park has height barriers in place, so please contact the rangers in advance if you are bringing a group in a coach or minibus. The driveway beyond the car park is not suitable for anything other than a small minibus. Coaches and minibuses do not have to pay and display.
Horse boxes and camper vans
If you are bringing a horse box or camper van (overnight parking is not allowed), you can use the bay reserved for high vehicles located just past the main bays on the corner. You will need to pay and display.
Toilets
Toilets are located at the back of the cafe. They are open at peak times during the day but may be closed overnight. A disabled toilet is available that requires a radar key - please ask one of the rangers or cafe staff. A baby changing unit is available in the disabled toilet.
Off-road mobility scooter hire
We want everyone to be able to explore and enjoy the park. Off-road mobility scooters are available daily between 9.30am - 3.30pm, with hire sessions of up to 90 minutes.
Bookings are managed through a diary system available at the park. Before your first hire, one of our friendly rangers will provide a short induction to ensure you feel confident and comfortable using the scooter. This can be completed on the day of your visit.
Paths and seating
The park has a network of hard surfaced paths which are suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs and all-season walking. At wet times of the year, many other paths make wellies or sturdy boots essential to keep your feet dry! The map of the park [PDF, 1.5MB] shows the main surfaced and unsurfaced paths.
There are plenty of seats and picnic benches around the park for those needing a rest, a short break or a picturesque spot for a picnic.
Disabled access
The park has a network of hard surfaced paths which are suitable for wheelchairs, although a strong "pusher" may be necessary.
We have two Trampers (rugged battery-powered wheelchairs) available for use by our visitors. These can go around the park on the harder paths, giving you the freedom to explore more of the site and keep up with those more mobile than you. The Trampers have simple hand controls and can be used after a short training session.
Please call us on 01480 388666 to book one in advance as they are very popular. We limit each session to one and a half hours. Let us know when you book if it is your first session so we can arrange to run through some basic training with you. There is no charge for using the Trampers.
Please note: If you phone on the day you'd like to visit we may ask you to turn up to check availability. The office is not manned all the time as rangers are outside working. If this is the case, please leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible, although this may not be on the same day. On weekends there may not be someone in the office to take your call.
Countryside Centre
The Countryside Centre is available for hire and is an ideal venue for both corporate and social events. Visit the Countryside Centre page for more information.