FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a list of questions we're regularly asked.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Site Information

  • Arrival Time - any time after 12:00 noon;
  • Departure Time - 11am unless by prior arrangement;
  • Latest Arrival Time - Reception is open until 6pm most days, slightly later on Fridays and Saturdays.
  • Absolute latest arrival time is 10:30pm when the front gates are locked to vehicles;
  • Main Gate is locked between 10.30 pm & 7.00 am to all vehicles. Pedestrian access at all times. (Warden on site in case of emergency);
  • Please keep noise down after 10pm;

Transport

  • SatNavs will send you the wrong way! When you are safely on the A38, switch your SatNav off and follow the signs for 'Slimbridge Wetlands Centre' and 'Tudor Caravan Park'.
  • St. John's Road by Slimbridge School can be very busy around 3pm when children are finishing school;
  • Buses - lots of buses along the A38, 1.25 miles from main entrance;
  • Trains - Cam & Dursley railway station has regular services to Gloucester & Bristol and beyond;

Open All Year

  • We are open all year - January 1st to December 31st;
  • Tudor Arms pub adjacent is open all year;
  • Slimbridge WWT down the road is also open all year - they only close on Christmas Day;

Dogs

  • We allow well-behaved dogs - on site they must be kept on a lead at all times and owners pick up all their pets mess;
  • Dog Walk - We suggest the canal towpath right alongside the site;

Amenities

  • Freezer - free use of freezer in the washing-up area beside the old toilet block;
  • BBQ – Allowed but must be at least 12 inches off the ground to protect the grass;
  • Bicycle Hire - Slimbridge Boat Station opposite hires out bikes;

Shop

  • Slimbridge Boat Station opposite has a small shop selling basic provisions and papers - Opens 9am. Variable closing;
  • Nearest Supermarket is Tesco at Cam 3 ¼ miles from our entrance gate;

Food

  • Tudor Arms Public House next door serves hot & cold meals until 9pm. They are a seperate business. Booking advised - (01453) 890306;
  • Slimbridge Boat Station Cafe opposite serves food all day;
  • Fish & Chips - mobile chippy visits every Saturday during the summer;

Fishing

  • There is plenty of fishing. Nearest is the Gloucester-Sharpness canal running alongside the park where fishing is allowed all year round as long as you have a rod licence;

Slimbridge WWT

  • Slimbridge Wetlands Centre is a short 5-minute walk from the main gate - go out of the gate, turn left, go over the canal bridge and Slimbridge WWT is at the end of the road;