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Travel by Train Offer at Colchester ZooTravel by Train Offer at Colchester Zoo

Travel by train and bus for an easy day out at the zoo. Feed the elephants or giraffes, or visit the new orangutan enclosure.

What to do: Buy a ticket from principal National Express East Anglia stations for inclusive train travel to Colchester, return bus transfer from the station to the zoo and admission. The bus transfer is a City Sightseeing open top bus leaving the station at 1020 and returning at 1600 and 1700. Open all year, daily. Offer valid until the 31 October 2009.

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Prices


Price: Travel and admission from just £20 Adults, £12 Children.

 
 

Contact

National Express
Tel: 08456007245
View the Travel by Train Offer websitewww.nationalexpresseastanglia.co.uk
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Venue

Colchester Zoo

Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL

View the Colchester Zoo websitewww.colchester-zoo.com

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Map reference: TL 953221  Lat: 51.86328  Long: 0.83501


By Road:
From the centre of Colchester take the B1022, Maldon Road and follow the brown elephant signs.

By public transport:
Take bus 75 from Colchester Bus Station. This bus service runs every hour.

Parking : free

Accessible by Public Transport : 4 miles (6.4 kms) from Colchester North station

VistEngland VAQASSelf-assessed Accessibility Information

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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:
  • is solid
  • is gravel
  • is grass
  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

  • Entrance is well lit
  • Automatic door at the main entrance

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
  • Visitor information available in audio format
  • Hearing loop installed in public areas

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Sugar free (diabetic)
  • Gluten free (coeliacs)
  • Lactose free (dairy free)
  • Nut free
  • Additive free
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
  • High chairs for children
  • Children's menu

General

  • Hearing loop system
  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage
  • Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
  • Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
  • Wheelchairs provided
  • Free
  • Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
  • Audible alarm system

Notes

  • Colchester Zoo does have some steep hills. For this reason it offers a reduced rate for the disabled. An Easier Route is in place which it is recommended should be used by wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility.