Dementia Friendly and Mental Health Friendly

Though you might not think it, conditions like General Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia and other mental health conditions fall under the umbrella of Hidden Disabilities and finding accommodation and things to do during a break away can be just as challenging for people with mental health conditions as they can for people with more visible needs.

Similarly, with an aging population and more awareness around providing a safe and enjoyable environment, more people with dementia are enjoying short breaks, day trips and holidays around the UK. On this page, you’ll find details of places to stay, attractions and activities that offer dementia friendly breaks and days out, as well as support and training to help guests with mental health conditions during their visit.

Dementia friendly tourism

There are attractions, including cinemas and theatres providing exceptional hospitality for guests with dementia, as well as hotels and self-catering properties offering safe places to stay, whether you’re looking for respite or a staycation.

These businesses have staff that have been trained so they are able to discreetly offer additional support and respond to questions or disorientation with patience and empathy. You’ll find extra space and time, so there is no rush and the provision of visual aids, like maps and written instructions, as well as clear signage, easily accessible amenities, labels on items like light switches and well lit areas.

Travelling with a mental health condition

With the raise in awareness and knowledge around mental health conditions, more and more places are equipped to support visitors, by creating calming environments and having staff who are trained to be empathetic and supportive.

One of the biggest challenges faced by guests with mental health conditions or dementia is a change to their routine, something that dementia friendly businesses are all too aware of. Visiting one of these establishments will provide you with discreet, empathetic support and there will be someone on hand to ensure everyone has a great time.

Highlights

Clarks Village

Some of our services include quiet spaces and shopping hours, as well as sensory aids, mobility…

The Beamsley Project Charitable Trust

Our accessible 19th Century cottage is a perfect base to explore the beautiful delights of the…

WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Whether visitors are passionate birdwatchers, nature enthusiasts, families with young children, or…

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LFC Stadium Tours & Experience

Address

Liverpool Football Club, Anfield Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 0TH

Telephone
01513379887

Alison.lamb@liverpoolfc.com

Liverpool

The Stadium tour is perfect for football fans, whatever their age and with a range of accessibility features, everyone can have a memorable day out. Our self-guided tour offers a British Sign Language digital guide that visitors can use at their…

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Lady Heyes Holiday Park

Address

Kingsley Road, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 6SU

Telephone
019258 788 557

jennifer@ladyheyespark.com

Frodsham

Lady Heyes Holiday park is a family run holiday park set in 14 acres of Cheshire countryside on the outskirts of the historic market town of Frodsham. We welcome guests with physical disabilities, hearing or visual impairments, autism spectrum…

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Oxford University Museum of Natural History

Address

Parks Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3PW

Telephone
01865 272 950

foh@oum.ox.ac.uk

Oxford

There is are a number of touchable exhibits on the Ground Floor of the Museum, including a ‘Touch Table’ in the Main Court, in front of the skeleton parade. The Table has touchable specimens, Braille text, and raised imagery. Other touchable…

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The MAD Museum

Address

4-5 Henley Street, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6PT

Telephone
01789 269356

info@themadmuseum.co.uk

Stratford upon Avon

All our guests are encouraged to get involved with the displays and interact with the tactile objects. All the displays work together to create an exciting multi-sensory experience. The staff have experience with a wide range of additional needs, so…

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Elderburn Lodges

Address

5 Elderburn Lodges, Denhead, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 8PA

Telephone
07840 801114

anne@elderburnlodges.co.uk

St Andrews

All of our lodges have standard wheelchair-width doors, concrete pads to park on at the front door, and level access into each house. All houses have bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, dining, and living areas on the ground floor. All light switches,…

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Cardinham Woods

Address

Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4AL

Telephone
01208 76787

Cardinham.rangers@forestryengland.uk

Bodmin

Visitors with reduced mobility can explore the forest with our all terrain mobility scooter, available to hire via the Countryside Mobility scheme. Our easy-to-use Tramper can tackle forest terrain come rain or shine. Trampers are available Sunday…

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Lincolnshire Wildlife Park

Address

Dickon Hill Road, Friskney, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 8PP

Telephone
01754 820107

admin@lincswildlife.com

Boston

Lincolnshire Wildlife Park is a multi-award-winning attraction in the heart of the countryside; recently winning Visitor Attraction of the Year and the Green Award, in the Skegness Business Awards 2023.

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The WonderWorks

Address

Hornby Hobbies Limited, Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate, Kent, CT9 4JX

Telephone
01843 233500

wonderworksmargate@hornby.com

Margate

WonderWorks will surprise and delight all generations, connecting them with their passions and the brands they love.

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