
Group Description
Meet and learn from travelers with disabilities and welcoming locals, offering tips on accessible hotels, wheelchair-friendly attractions, and transportation in the United Kingdom. From London’s Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace to Edinburgh Castle, the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, and Cardiff’s historic sites in Wales, whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, this is the place to ask about accommodations, getting around, or inclusive activities in the UK – someone here has likely experienced it before. You’ll find personal stories, travel tips, and recommendations for cultural, historical, and nature experiences. This group welcomes mobility aid users, plus travelers with sensory sensitivities, low vision, and hearing loss, helping you enjoy a more accessible United Kingdom adventure.
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How do Welsh cities rank for accessibility? Is a tourism levy the right answer?
research.senedd.wales
Accessible tourism in Wales: Are we there yet?
The United Nations (UN) defines accessible tourism as the ongoing endeavour to ensure tourist destinations, products and services are accessible to all people, regardless of their physical limitations, disabilities or age. There are various areas of accessibility relevant to tourism. … Continue reading
An absolutely fantastic example of a video to introduce the accessibility features of a tourist attraction!
Geordie Travels1 CommentI can’t tell you the amount of times I passed this place, completely oblivious as to what it was! I am ashamed… will definitely call in for a visit next time, now that I know it is accessible!
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“Winning gold at the South West Tourism Awards means that Slimbridge will now be entered in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence in 2024, in which the centre has previously won a bronze award for accessibility.”
soglos.com
Top Gloucestershire attraction wins gold award for accessible tourism
Slimbridge Wetland Centre has been recognised for its commitment to accessibility with a coveted gold award for accessible and inclusive tourism from the South West Tourism Awards as well as winning gold for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year.
I may need to start choosing destinations in the basis of how much effort the attraction puts into accessibility!
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If you are planning on using the train when visiting the UK, be sure to watch this video explaining how to get assistance using the Passenger Assistance tool!
Need to relax?
cntraveller.com
Inside the UK spa leading the way for accessibility
Is this the UK's most inclusive spa?
This is especially remarkable given how some historic properties are difficult to adapt. Well done!
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