What's here? at Flatford Wildlife Garden
Available on site
Large parties – if you could let us know in advance if you’re planning a visit it would be helpful.
Please be aware there is a car parking charge in the National Trust car park, unless you are a NT member
The car park is owned by the National Trust. Parking charges can be found on the National Trust website.
Garden 100 m from National trust car park down slight hill and shallow flight of steps.
Blue Badge parking spaces and single drop-off bay immediately opposite garden entrance via step-free and level, but slightly sloping, tarmac.
Clearly signposted. Both entrances are wide and level.
We don't have our own toilets, but they are availble in the National Trust Constable Exhibition Centre, just across the lane from main garden entrance.
Please visit their website for details.
We don't have our own baby changing facilities, but they are availble in the National Trust Constable Exhibition Centre, just across the lane from main garden entrance.
Please visit their website for details.
The main track through the garden can be accessed by wheelchairs and pushchairs.
The main track through the garden can be accessed by wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Two sets of steps and one sloped path mean that wheelchair access is not possible to every part of the wildlife garden.
We don't have our own toilets, but they are available in the National Trust Constable Exhibition Centre, just across the lane from main garden entrance.
Please visit their website for details.
Our cosy visitor centre is set among the plants and flowers in wildlife garden.
During our open season, our friendly team are on-hand to welcome you on arrival and answer questions.
Folding chairs available for visitor use. Lighting by fluorescent tubes and spotlights. Brushed concrete floor. Magnifying glasses by request.
Staff and volunteers usually available to offer assistance and information. Clear print information on wildlife gardening.
During our open season, you are welcome to bring a picnic with you to enjoy on your visit.
A number of picnic benches are available to use.
Help keep this place safe and special for wildlife and people by taking your litter home with you.
The garden is petite (about a third of a hectare) so you can spend just a short while, or pause for longer when exploring this pretty setting and discovering the wildlife that lives here.
Two sets of steps and one sloped path mean that wheelchair access is not possible to every part of the wildlife garden.
Not available on site
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted in the garden at any time.
Restrictions
Please keep your dog on a short lead and under control at all times, due to the planting and sensitive wildlife here.
Disturbing wildlife does more than simply causing it to move away – it uses up their energy, reducing their chance of survival no matter the season.
Thank you for protecting the special wildlife here by keeping your dog on a lead.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.