Before travelling, we recommend checking opening times for public toilets and Changing Places facilities, as seasonal hours may vary.
Please also check whether a Radar Key or alternative access arrangement is required before your visit.
Where available, we have included links, What3words locations and videos to help you plan your day and assess whether Wells beach is suitable for your individual needs.
Important information before your visit
Nearest accessible toilet
The Beach Road toilet facilities are the closest public toilets to The Happy Huts and Wells beach located approximately 15 metres from the entrance to the car park.
They include:
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Accessible toilets
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Baby changing facilities
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Step-free access
For more details find a detailed access guide here
There are also 12 blue badge bays available in the car park.
📍 Beach Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1DR
What3words: ///dolphins.cushy.fishnet
The newly renovated Beach Road toilet facilities are now open and are the closest public toilets to The Happy Huts and Wells beach.
They include:
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Accessible toilets
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Baby changing facilities
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Step-free access
Located just a short, level walk from the Beach Road car park and beach entrance, these facilities provide convenient access for visitors planning a day by the sea. There is also 12 blue badge bays available in the car park.
📍 Beach Road, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1DR
Adult changing facilities
Visitors requiring an adult changing facility can find the nearest Changing Places toilet at:
📍 Stearmans Yard, Wells-next-the-Sea, NR23 1BW
What3words: ///thrusters.vest.exhale
The facility includes:
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A Changing Places toilet
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Accessible toilet facilities
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Hoist and changing bench
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Town centre location
For more details find a detailed guide here
Please note that this facility is located in Wells town which is approximately a mile away rather than at the beach, so we recommend planning this into your visit.
Beach wheelchairs are available to hire for Wells beach through Wells Community Hospital.
How to arrange hire:
📞 01328 711996
Wheelchairs can be booked for a few hours, a full day or longer. Arrangements vary seasonally.
Beach Wheelchair Hire
Access through the pinewoods and onto the beach can be challenging for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility.
The beach wheelchair can make access possible for many visitors, but some areas require significant effort from accompanying attendants, particularly on softer sand and steeper gradients.
The ramp leading onto the dog-free side of the beach is generally manageable when travelling downhill, however visitors should be aware that the return journey may require considerable assistance and physical effort.
We have included videos showing the route from the car park to the huts, the beach ramp and surrounding pathways to help visitors make an informed decision before travelling.
Accessing the beach
From beach road car park through the pinewoods to access the dog friendly side.
From beach road car park to the ramp by the RNLI site to access the no dog side.
The following huts are closest to the car park and the step free access to the beach via the ramp on the no dog side of the beach with the least steps.
The most accessible huts we can offer:
If you require a dog friendly beach hut and have watched the video to see the terrain through the pinewoods then we would recommend the following as it is closest to the ramp which means the least walking on the sand.
Sallys Folly
Beach hut No.11
🐶 No dogs
🪜 3 steps
🚶 3-5 min walk from car park
👉 Check availability
Happy Hut
Beach hut No.128
🐶 Dog friendly
🪜 8 steps
🚶 10-12 min walk from car park
👉 Check availability
Step free access to the beach
Visitors can access the beach without using steps via:
✓ Tarmac slope from Beach Road car park running adjacent to the beach cafe past the RNLI site
✓ Then there is a Step-free boardwalk to the dog-free side of the beach
✓ To access the dog friendly side we would recommend heading through the pinewoods to the ramp by the second set of toilets, however please be aware:
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Sand conditions vary daily.
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The ramp can be steep in places.
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The dog-friendly side involves uneven woodland paths.
📍For a visual guide see our map here.
We're here to help
If you'd like advice on which hut may best suit your needs, please get in touch before booking.
We'll always do our best to help you choose the most suitable option for your visit.