Disabled access

The British Birdwatching Fair is an annual event taking place over 3 days in August. It is a fully accessible event for wheelchair users.

PRE-ARRIVAL

• The British Birdwatching Fair can be contacted by telephone on 01572 771079 or by email
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• Car parking is available at the event and disabled and coach spaces are available.
• Mobility scooter hire is available but must be pre-booked by contacting Fair Mobility on 01949 845189 or emailing
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• A courtesy bus operates from Oakham train station to the event.
• Distance to nearest town is approximately 2 miles.
• Camping is available adjacent to the site. Plots can be booked through the Birdfair office on 01572 771079.

ARRIVAL AND CAR PARKING FACILITIES

• Car parking is available at the event on a grassed surface.
• The British Birdwatching Fair allows guide/assistance dogs at the event; no other dogs are permitted.
• The grassed area around the car park may be uneven in places. Once inside, the event is grassed with a stone track running through the centre of the site. The ground conditions are variable, depending on the weather.
• There are no steps up into the event.

MAIN ENTRANCE

• Opening times are 09.00 to 17.30 Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance or in advance and group rates are available.

PUBLIC AREAS

• Public areas are wheelchair accessible but ground conditions are variable, depending on the weather. Areas with steps also feature a ramp.
• A hearing loop is available within the Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre.

PUBLIC WCS

• Disabled toilet facilities are available.

Dining

• Mobile catering is available including hog roast, seafood stall, bacon baguettes and vegetarian options.
• Soft drinks, hot drinks and alcoholic drinks will be available.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• First Aid cover is provided by APMS.
• There is cycle parking on site.

Birdfair Contact

Address:
British Birdwatching Fair
Fishponds Cottage
Hambleton Road
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 8AB

Telephone:
01572 771079

Website:
www.birdfair.org.uk

FUTURE PLANS

• The British Birdwatching Fair continues to improve its facilities each year based on visitor feedback and demand.

CONTACT TELEPHONE AND EMAIL ADDRESS

• We welcome your feedback to help us continually improve. If you have any comments please phone 01572 771079 or email
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