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Wyreside Ecology Centre
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The Wyre Ecology Centre at Stanah provides a Tourist
Information Centre, a Lecture Theatre/Classroom as well as a base for the
Countryside Ranger Service. The Centre has been open since 1991 and was jointly
funded by Wyre Borough Council and I.C.I. Hillhouse International. The Centre
staff and Ranger Service who are also based from the building are there to give
advice and information.
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The Wyre Estuary Country Park includes the whole estuary from
Fleetwood and Knott End up river as far as the Shard Bridge. An extensive
network of public paths runs throughout the park and will help you to discover
the area, including Stanah, Skippool Creek, Wardleys Creek, Burrows Marsh and
Barnaby's Sands.
In particular the fine riverside path offers excellent
views over the estuary. For bird watchers there is a bird hide and a slipway
for those keen to be out on the water. Special attention has been made to
ensure that the Country Park is welcoming for all its' visitors, including
those with special needs, and we are proud to hold the "B.T. Countryside Access
for All" national award. This means that wherever possible the facilities have
been designed to cater for visitors of all abilities.
The Visitor Centre
is accessible for wheelchair users with lowered counters and shelves and there
is ample parking space and toilet facilities on site. There are level surfaced
paths and picnic tables around the country park and these are ideal for people
with wheelchairs or pushchairs. For blind or partially sighted visitors there
is a three-quarter mile circular trail with tapping rail and an accompanying
self guided tape which can be hired from the Centre. The bird hide also has
easy access with low viewing for wheelchair users.
Wyreside Ecology
Centre
Wyre Estuary Country Park
River Road, Stanah
Thornton FY5 5LR
Telephone
01253 857890
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