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Visit Watatunga Wildlife Reserve car-free
It’s quite easy to visit Watatunga Wildlife Reserve car-free (but remember to pre-book).
Buses from Kings Lynn train station and Downham Market take 15 minutes and run fairly regularly. It’s then a 10-minute stroll to Watatunga Wildlife Reserve.
Trains run straight to Kings Lynn from London Kings Cross (about 115 mins), Cambridge (50 mins) and Ely (35 mins). At Ely there are connections from Thetford, Peterborough and Norwich.
Check our recommended route for step-by-step directions and use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are.
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National Route 11 passes near Watlington train station. National Route 1, the North Norfolk Coast Cycleway is also close. Plan your cycle route here.
The Cross Norfolk Trail along the Nar Valley passes nearby.
Try Station Taxis, Kings Lynn Taxis or Taxi Ko, or Downham Market’s Cars 4 You.
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A range of tickets are available offering unlimited travel on all Lynx buses (bus 37 and bus 39) and Coach Services (bus 40).
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Here’s some information on access to attractions, buses and trains. and here’s information about accessibility on safari and in the accommodation.
Getting to Watatunga Wildlife Reserve car-free
Here's our recommended route to Watatunga Wildlife Reserve. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
From Kings Lynn
Bus 37 and bus 39 from Kings Lynn stop not far from Watatunga Wildlife Reserve. Buses leave from the Transport Interchange (Stand F) a few times per day (but bus 37 does not run on Sundays). Bus 40 also leaves occasionally from Stand H on weekdays. The journey takes about 15 minutes.
Jump off at Stoke Road, Tottenhill, just before The Andel Hotel.
From the bus stop it’s about a 10-minute walk to the entrance, followed by 10 minutes down the park track. Keep walking along the road on the pavement. Turn right at the roundabout along a lane with a grass verge.
From Downham Market
Buses 37 from Downham Market stops not far from Watatunga Wildlife Reserve. Buses leave from Paradise Road a few times per day (except Sundays). The journey takes about 15 minutes.
Jump off at Stoke Road, Tottenhill, just before The Andel Hotel.
From the bus stop it’s about a 10-minute walk to the entrance, followed by 10 minutes down the park track. Keep walking along the road on the pavement. Turn right at the roundabout along a lane with a grass verge.
By train via Kings Lynn
There are direct trains to Kings Lynn from: Downham Market (about 15 mins), Ely (35 mins) Cambridge (50 mins) and London Kings Cross (115 mins). At Ely there are connecting trains from Thetford (25 mins), Peterborough (40 mins on the scenic Herewood Line) and Norwich (60 mins).
By bus via Kings Lynn
There are direct buses to Kings Lynn from: Swaffham (45 mins, buses A, B and C), Hunstanton (55 mins, buses 36, 35 and 34), Fakenham (60 mins, bus 49 and bus 49A), Dereham (75 mins, buses A, B and C), Peterborough (85 mins, buses A, B and C), Norwich (110 mins, buses A, B and C) and Wells-next-the-Sea (115 mins, bus 36).
About Watatunga Wildlife Reserve
• Multi-award-winning west-Norfolk wildlife reserve
• Self-drive electric buggy tours with expert guides
• Europe's largest collection of endangered deer and antelope
• A fantastic inter-generational staycation safari
• Situated between King's Lynn and Downham Market
For any queries about visiting contact Watatunga Wildlife Reserve on 01553 396007 or info@watatunga.co.uk
Address: Watatunga Wildlife Reserve, Watlington Road, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0RG. Visit Website