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National Cat Centre
National Cat CentreAnimal Sanctuary, free entry
01825 741330
cattery.reception@cats.org.uk
www.cats.org.uk/ncacAddress
Chelwood Gate,
Haywards Heath,
West Sussex,
RH17 7DE
Details
A visit to the National Cat Centre, set in delightful woodland, is a memorable experience for all the family and entry is completely free! Come and meet the gorgeous cats and kittens looking for loving new homes at our adoption centre.
Shop in our unique gift shop, relax in the café with free WiFi.
Feeling energetic? Follow our fascinating nature trail and learn all about local wildlife. F
Free entry, free parking, disabled access and picnic area.
Free entry and parking
Opening Details
Open all the time
Daily 10am - 4pm. Adoption centre open late on Fridays until 6pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
Prices
Free entry
Free parking
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: TQ 415304 Lat: 51.05564 Long: 0.01795
Important: If using SatNav please input this postcode RH17 7DE.
Travelling up the A275 northbound past Danehill, you enter Chelwood Gate village. Immediately after the Red Lion pub and BMW garage, take the next right hand turn (look for brown signs and road markings for cars turning right). Drive slowly down the lane, observing the 10 mph speed limit, until you reach the National Cat Centre. This is a new road so is not yet marked on any maps and does not yet have a name.
Travelling down the A275 southbound from Wych Cross, you will drive approximately one mile of straight road to Chelwood Gate and then take a left turn (look out for "New Road Layout" signs and a central waiting island for cars arriving from the south). The turning is just before the BMW garage on the left hand side. Drive slowly down the lane, observing the 10 mph speed limit, until you reach the National Cat Centre. This is a new road so is not yet marked on any maps and does not yet have a name. Please note that the entrance is not obvious from the road and comes upon you quickly. You will need to drive slowly in order not to miss it!
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 0 miles from East Grinstead station
Nearby
Local AccommodationFacilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Credit cards accepted (with charge)
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Free entry and parking
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
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesPublic 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
- Lift equipped with verbal floor announcements
- Lift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters
- Baby changing facilities
- Hearing loop installed in public areas
General
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting 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
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
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:
- Nut free
- Vegetarian
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
