Accessible Attractions
Artsline
Over two decades Artsline has been at the centre of a revolution in arts access for disabled people and has achieved great respect. An extremely useful resource to find accessible attractions in London.
www.artsline.org.uk
Tel: 020 7388 2227 Email: admin@artsline.org.uk or use contact form on website
Colchester and Ipswich Museum Service
Colchester and Ipswich Museum Service is committed to providing and working towards equal physical, intellectual and representational access for everyone regardless of ability, to the monuments and collections in their care. More information about visiting the museums and galleries can be found at their website: http://www.colchestermuseums.org.uk/. Details of access to their museums and galleries can be found if you click here.
Tel: 01206 282939 Email: museums@colchester.gov.uk
English Heritage
English Heritage is committed to helping make the historic environment easy to reach and accessible to everyone, by providing disabled access to all its activities and services, and to ensuring equal opportunities for disabled people as an employer.
Tel: 0870 333 1181 Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Farmworld Rye
Quiet, with wonderful views over farmland. An open working 600 acre farm suitable for an accompanied disabled visitor.
www.farmworld-rye.co.uk/index.htm
Tel: 01797 260 321 Email: jfarmworld@aol.com
Forestry Commission
For information on easy access for wheelchair users and the less able contact Forestry Commission headquarters.
Tel: 0845 FORESTS (3673787) Fax: 0131 334 3047 Email: enquiries@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
The Good Gallery Guide
The Good Gallery Guide is a web site highlighting art galleries that are addressing the issues of equal access to the arts. The site has been created by the Art House with support from the Arts Council of England's New Audience. Each Gallery has been visited by someone with a disability giving a personal not a technical, view of the facilities of the galleries listed.
www.goodgalleryguide.com
Tel: 01924 377 740 Email: info@the-arthouse.org.uk
Historic Houses Association
The HHA represents the owners of over 1,500 privately owned and managed historic houses, parks and gardens throughout the UK. Some 400 of these welcome visitors to their properties, and are concerned to provide good access for people with disabilities. The HHA has an access adviser who helps members on how best to provide for people with disabilities, covering physical, sensory and mental disabilities.
2 Chester Street
London
W1X 7BB
Tel: 020 7259 5688 Fax: 020 7259 5590 Email: hha@compuserve.com
www.hha.org.uk
National Trust
The National Trust welcomes visitors with disabilities to our properties. We also welcome assistance dogs. Our staff and volunteers will do everything they can to ensure that you enjoy your visit.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Tel: 0844 800 1895 Email: enquiries@thenationaltrust.org.uk
National Trust for Scotland
NT for Scotland offers a similar guide to the NT England. A free copy can be obtained by e-mailing the Trust via their website. Alternatively, write to them at their Head Office:
Wemyss House
28 Charlotte Square
Edinburgh
EH2 4ET
Scotland
Tel: 0131 243 9300 Fax: 0131 243 9301 Email: information@nts.org.uk
www.nts.org.uk
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Nature Reserves
Information for Disabled Visitors and Advice for Disabled Birdwatchers
These two free leaflets are available from:
RSPB
The Lodge
Sandy
SG19 2DL
England
Tel: 01767 680551 Email: enquiries@rspb.org.uk
www.rspb.org.uk
The Society of London Theatre
Trade and legal body for London theatre producers and owners, including all of the West End. We advise, inform and encourage theatregoing through the provision of information, campaigning and promotions.
www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/access
Tel: 020 7557 6700 Email: enquiries@solttma.co.uk
(Last Updated: 07-10-2008)