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Disability card/ general info
(Wheelchair user) I have seen on some tourist spot websites and museums about free or discounted pricing with a disability card or something of the sort. As a tourist, how would you get one of these? Also, is there anything I should know for visiting the UK for the first time, advice, tips, where to stay? Any info is greatly appreciated as I…
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I bet @theworldisaccessible might be able to shed some light on that!
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When I visited London in 2019, I was never asked for a disability ID to get discounts. But, I have a very visible disability, so they didn’t need to ask.
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Unknown Member replied to the discussion Tower of London Accessibility in the forum UK a week ago
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Thats a really helpful post thank you for sharing your experience about the Tower of Londons accessibility. Its encouraging to hear that the staff are supportive and that some routes are manageable even if a few areas still have uneven paths. For visitors who might need assistance getting around arranging transportation with a reliable car…
A number of posts recently about Cairngorms National Park! Must be THE place to go for accessible nature in Scotland!
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4 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in the Cairngorms National Park
Discover wheelchair accessible things to do in the Cairngorms National Park! Explore breathtaking trails, scenic viewpoints, and accessible activities that everyone can enjoy.
Looking for some accessible ideas for a trip to Birmingham? One of our members, @indiaheron shared a great post about her trip there recently
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Join me for five days in Birmingham, England's second-largest city.
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Pimuusu in
United Kingdom 2 months ago2 months ago (edited)
Hello everyone,
We are going in Scotland through Edinburgh and Fort William for a very first fly for my kids 5/10yo over 5 days late October.
My boy has a Marfan’s syndrom and cannot walk long distances so he has a wheelchair I push/lift and stairs can be managed (we -slowly- got up into a lighthouse in France ~240 steps)
But no amusement…
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Hi there,
Sounds like a lovely trip you’ve got planned! Just to set expectations — Fort William itself is a fairly ordinary town without a huge number of “things to do,” but the nature around it is absolutely spectacular. You’ll be right by Ben Nevis, and the Nevis Range gondola is wheelchair-friendly and gives you amazing views. A wander… Read more3
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