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The Wyreside Ecology Centre 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. 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 [ Index ] [ Local Attractions ] [ How to get here ] [ Advertise ] [ Contact Us ]