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Opened in 2008 this family-run park has been attractively designed to create a visitor attraction that appeals to people of all ages and abilities. You can meet and feed a variety of friendly animals in their spacious paddocks - from giant rabbits to woolly alpacas spotty pigs and miniature ponies. Watch the ducks and geese splashing in the ponds or 'talk' to the turkeys and hear them gobble back to you!
Visit the Worm-world and Mini-beast Mansion, get in touch with your senses and dare to put your hands in the feely boxes. Learn some amazing wildlife facts at the pond, wild-flower meadow and other habitats or take part in our treasure hunt. See how quickly you can complete the adventure trail and how far you can see from the top of the fort. When you want to relax you can wander around the formal gardens and sit in the shady arbours or gazebo where you can watch the colourful birds. See the fish in the garden ponds or go through the door into the Secret Garden and get great views of the wildlife pond and its inhabitants.
There are plenty of seats and picnic tables around the park or you can get sandwiches, hot and cold drinks or ice creams from the cafe. Why not take home a reminder of your visit from our attractive range of gifts. We have free car parking with disabled spaces and toilets with baby-change and disabled facilities. Whatever your age come and discover this award-winning Park, we think you'll be surprised!
Highchairs availlable
Opening details
24th March - 16th September 10am - 5pm
18th September - 4th November: 10.30am-4pm
*from the 16th September to 16th October we are closed on Mondays
Last admission is one hour before closing time
Closed for winter from the 5th November to Easter 2019
Prices
Prices for 2018:
Adult £6.00
Child (2-15) £5.00
OAP & Student £5.50
Family (2+3) £23.50
Under 2s FREE
Address
Scarborough Road,
Filey,
North Yorkshire,
YO14 9PG
Location
Directions
Map reference: TA 104814 Lat: 54.21673 Long: -0.30772
By Road:
From the A165 take the A1039 (Scarborough Road) in Filey. It is the second property on the right (approx. half a mile from roundabout).
By Public Transport:
Bus 121 and 120. Walking from Filey bus and train station.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 1 mile from Filey station
Nearby
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Credit cards accepted (with charge)
Disabled toilets
Gift shop
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
Highchairs availlable
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
compacted stone/gravel
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
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
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
Baby changing facilities
General
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Clear signage
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Entrance
Entrance is well lit
Food
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Vegetarian
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
High chairs for children
Notes
This access statement does not contain personal opinions as to our suitability for those with disabilities, but aims to accurately describe the facilities and services that we offer all our visitors. Introduction Situated just outside Filey, the 5 acre Park is set within open countryside. With its special mix of friendly animals, birds, gardens and wildlife habitats, we welcome visitors of all ages and abilities. This outdoor attraction consists of a variety of friendly animals in spacious paddocks; different gardens including a sensory garden and a formal garden surrounded by aviaries. There are also a number of different wildlife areas and a small children’s play park. The larger animals can be fed with special food which is available to buy at the entrance or in the shop. The shop sells a range of reasonably priced, themed gifts, with a café serving light refreshments. The park is mostly level, with a slight incline towards the far end, and has regularly spaced seating areas. We endeavour to make continual improvements and adaptations, both in terms of physical barriers and participation in all aspects, and within the constraints of the site and the financial resources available to a small family-run attraction. We will regularly monitor and review our policy and consult with Local Disability Groups, and welcome any suggestions to help us achieve this. (January 2015) Pre-arrival For full details and maps of how to reach us please see the directions section of our website. Alternatively, you can plan your journey by public transport using these bus and train timetables links. • The nearest railway station is Filey, which is 1mile away (a 20-30 minute walk). Taxis are available at the station. If you require an accessible taxi you can book this in advance, see contact information for details. •There are regular buses that pass our main entrance from both the north (Scarborough) and the south (Hull); the 120 and the more direct 121. These are usually low-floor, easy access buses that can take wheelchairs. If travelling from the north please ask for the first stop in Filey. From here you need to return back up the road (away from Filey) for approx. 0.3 miles (480m) until you reach the Brown sign, and then cross the road into our entrance. If travelling from the south please ask for the last stop in Filey. From here you need to cross the road to access the continuous footpath and turn left (away from Filey) for approximately. 0.2 miles (320m) until you reach the Brown sign, and then re-cross the road into our entrance. Both bus stops have shelters and seating. Car Parking and Arrival There is free parking on site for 50 cars, with 3 clearly marked Blue Badge parking spaces situated on the left as you enter the car park. these are approx 26' (8m) from the main entrance. The car park is surfaced with large lose gravel; please ask a member of staff to assist if you have difficulties on this. Admission and Entrance From the Car Park there is gravelled queuing area that leads to the Pay Desk window which is approx. 40" (1m) from the floor. Entrance to the Park is then through a lightly sprung push-barrier. The Park The main footpaths around the park are 12ft (3.6m) hard stoned or short mown grass (these are generally firm but may become soft after heavy rain). The Formal Gardens have 5’ (1.5m) well compacted gravel paths with additional lawned paths within each garden. The Secret Garden is accessed via a 40” (1m) sprung, inward-opening door. A short bark path leads to a deck (overlooking the Wildlife Pond) via a wooden ramp; narrower bark paths continue through the Secret Garden. There are a large number of interpretation boards around the park, covering the different birds, animals, wildlife and sensory garden. The majority of these are at a maximum top height of 5' (1.5m), and in large font with pictorial content. Alcohol hand rubs are situated around the park, with main hand-washing facilities at the toilets Toilets The toilet block is located approximately 60' (18m) from the entrance and contains separate facilities for both male and female, and a unisex facility for disabled and baby changing (a key is not required to access it). These are the only toilets in the park. There are additional covered hand-washing facilities outside the toilets with a long trough sink, soap and paper towels. Disabled WC: •The WC height is 19” (48cm) •There is a horizontal rail on the wall to the right of the WC •There is a vertical rail to the left of the toilet •There is a wall mounted drop-down rail to the left of the toilet •The wash basin is 28”(70cm) high with lever taps •There are vertical rails at either side of the wash basin •The toilet paper, soap and paper towel dispensers are 39-43”(100-110cm) high •The flooring is vinyl so care must be taken if wet Shop and Cafe The cafe and gift shop are housed in one building with level vinyl flooring throughout, and is accessed via a ramp onto a raised outside café deck. The door into the building is 40” (1m) wide and outward opening (though usually left open in fine weather). A further short ramp leads down into the shop/café. The cafe is self-service, but staff members are always happy to assist on request. We sell a range of hot and cold drinks, but as food is limited to cold snacks such as sandwiches, sausage rolls, crisps, cakes and ice creams etc, we are unable to cater for special dietary requirements. Dogs We welcome all dogs (on short leads), where they are allowed everywhere except the children’s play park. Water is always available. We look forward to welcoming you. If you have any queries or require any assistance please telephone 01723 514439 or email franholah@fileybirdgarden.com