Saltwells Local Nature Reserve
Saltwells Local Nature Reserve is a much loved local nature site. A mixture of world-class geology, bluebell covered Ancient Woodland and nationally important heritage, Saltwells National Nature Reserve is one of the UK's largest urban nature reserves and very proud to be at the heart of the Global Black Country GeoPark.
It's simple to reach Saltwells Local Nature Reserve, in Cradley Heath, by train. Simply hop on a train to Cradley Heath station and then it's just a 24 minute walk away.
For more visitor info including opening times, visit Saltwells Local Nature Reserve’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:00 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 20:00 |
| Sunday | 09:15 - 18:00 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Available |
| Staffing level | Part time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Unavailable |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Information Systems |
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Toilets
| Toilets | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | Please note that staff help is only available when the ticket office is open. To ensure that we provide the best service possible we recommend that customers who require assistance book with us and provide at least 1 working day's notice. We will always aim to assist customers whether they have booked assistance or not. Booking assistance gives you the extra reassurance that your needs will be met. |
|---|---|
| Customer Service notes | We are open from 07:00 to 19:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00 to 16:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and all Bank Holidays except Christmas Day. A recorded message service is available outside of these hours. |
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Station Car Park |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | Network West Midlands |
| Car parking spaces | 243 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 18 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Level access to Booking Hall and Birmingham platform. Also step-free side gate. Step free entrance to Kidderminster platform via ramp. Access between platforms from Birmingham side via footbridge with 28 steps up and 30 down. Alternative step-free route between platforms via pavement and level crossing with narrow pavement - 110m. |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Unavailable |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
| Accessible taxis | unknown |
| Accessible taxis notes | Accessible taxis are not available |