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    RSPB Newport Wetlands

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    4.5

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    Nestling between the Severn Estuary and the River Usk on the beautiful South Wales coast, Newport Wetlands is a vibrant, exciting place for people and wildlife. Newport Wetlands is a blend of wetlands, reedbeds and estuary habitats, including the thick, squelchy mud that waders and wildfowl love to forage in. Look among the reedbeds for Lapwings and Oystercatchers, or look skyward for Swallows and Swifts through the summer. Warm days bring dragonflies, bees and Grass Snakes out, and we also often see Weasels and Stoats. As dusk falls, watch thousands of Starlings take to the sky for their beautiful winter murmurations. We have a Café and shop and parking including Blue badge spaces.

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    Overall rating

    4.5

    (2 reviews)

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    johnRS6624

    Feb 2025

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    5

    Lots to see at RSPB Wetlands Newport.

    The car park is a good size with disabled bays readily available, I pre- booked a mobility scooter from the RSPB over the phone call was quick and easy. Get size scooter was out by reception a short form to fill in (ins). The toilet are right there good size and easy access. With a cracking cafe and shop all on hand. The site when travelling around is a mixer of tracks gravel and tarmac mostly gravel, there are a couple of steep slopes but they have zigzag slopes to make it easier to get up or down them. Once you get on the coastal path there are really good views across the marshes and sea. There is a lighthouse roughly halfway around the pathway, and talk of building a toilet block by the lighthouse this would be a god send as I have had to return to the toilet before following the rest of the route around. In all a good time had by my wife and grandsons and as members of the RSPB carpark is free.
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    wheelysid

    Apr 2017

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    4

    Wetland Walk

    Mostly level route around RSPB reserve wth superb coffee shop and children's playground.
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    Disabled Access Information Provided by RSPB Newport Wetlands

    Disabled Access at RSPB Newport Wetlands

    • There is step free, level access throughout with a non-slip tiled surface. • A hearing loop system is installed at the service counter and in the education rooms. • The area is well lit with daylight via large windows and partial glass roof and overhead lighting from LED light fittings. • There are three mobility scooters and two wheelchairs available for use on the reserve. Whilst booking is not essential, we recommend checking availability in advance by contacting the Visitor Centre. To borrow mobility equipment please bring a RSPB membership card, or photo ID and proof of address if not a RSPB member. There is a mobility passport scheme for the convenience of regular users, please ask at reception for details. • There are a number of nature trails around the reserve of various lengths with accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs: o A sculpture trail at just over 1 mile / 1.6 km o Woodlands and estuary trail at almost 1.5 miles / 2.3 km o Orchid trail which is 1 mile / 1.6 km o The wetlands experience is almost 3 miles / 4.5 km • All trails are on paths constructed from compacted materials with access to the reedbeds via a zig-zag access path. A bilingual trail guide is available from the Visitor Centre. • There is a floating walkway across the reedbed to the lighthouse which is accessible by wheelchairs, scooters and pushchairs. Caution should be taken when using this walkway due to its buoyancy.

    Accessible parking at RSPB Newport Wetlands

    • Car parking facilities are 180 metres/197 yards from the Visitor Centre. There are 130 marked spaces plus 10 marked blue badge spaces. Drop off at the Visitor Centre can be arranged by telephoning 01633 636363. • The car park is accessed through an entrance barrier which opens on approach. • To exit the car park a token is required from the visitor centre. The costs are as above. • The number 63 bus picks up and drops off just outside the reserve car park main entrance. • The car park surface is tarmac and the path leading from the car park to the Visitor Centre consists of limestone chippings with limestone dust laid on top and compacted. • The main entrance to the Visitor Centre is accessed via a wooden walkway with a maximum gradient of 1:40. • The main entrance to the Visitor Centre is via double steel/glass manually operated doors with a width of 1.8 meters / 6 foot.
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    Dedicated on-site parking

    On-site accessible parking bays are available within 50 metres of the entrance.

    Toilets features at RSPB Newport Wetlands

    • Public toilets are located on the ground floor within the Visitor Centre with level access throughout. • There is one unisex accessible toilet, open to all and described below: o A light, easy open door 915mm/36ins wide. o 980mm/38.5ins transfer space to the right of the toilet, when facing the toilet. o Toilet height is 430mm/17ins. o Vertical rails either side of both basin and toilet. o Horizontal rail on the side wall adjacent to the toilet and pull down handrail on opposite side of toilet. o An emergency alarm pull cord. o Well lit with automatic fluorescent overhead lighting. o Non-slip tile flooring. o A lever mixer tap on the low-level sink. o A baby changing table accessible from a seated position. • There is a second baby changing facility in the ladies toilets.
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    Changing Places toilet

    There is a Changing Places toilet, which includes an adult-size changing bench, toilet, sink and hoist.

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    Accessible toilet

    A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.

    Accessible formats at RSPB Newport Wetlands

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    Information is available in large print format.

    Accessible services at RSPB Newport Wetlands

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    Assistive listening system - Hearing Loop

    There is an assistive listening system available e.g. a hearing loop.

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    Other features at RSPB Newport Wetlands

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    More Information

    For additional detailed accessibility information, please contact: Newport-wetlands@rspb.org.uk

    Contact

    + 01633636363
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    Location

    West Nash Road, Newport, Newport, Wales, United Kingdom, NP18 2BZ

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