News (May 2019) - Accessible Holidays - Tourism For All

A helpline supporting families dealing with bladder and bowel issues can now reach a wider audience. By moving to a new free to call number (0808 169 9949) ERIC’s confidential advice line for anyone caring for a child facing continence difficulties is even more accessible to those who need it.

New research by the UK’s leading disabled access review website has found that the country’s watering holes are startlingly difficult to access. Over 900 disabled people have compared the accessibility of 13 types of venue including pubs and bars, cafes, shops, hotels, museums and historic places.

Theatres are exciting places to visit, not just because you know you’re going to be in for a few hours of watching talented people perform, but also because the majority of theatres are historical buildings and stepping into them adds a touch of nostalgia to your night.

A top tourist attraction is improving its accessibility to all by introducing a monthly ‘quiet hour’ for people with autism and other sensory issues. The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare will open one hour earlier than usual on the first Sunday in every month, starting on Sunday 2 June.

Parallel, the world’s first inclusive mass participation event is set to return on 28 June 2020 in Windsor Great Park; subject to contract. Parallel Windsor will become the organiser’s new flagship event; which will host its range of multiple distances; 100m, 1K, 5K, 10K and the innovative Super-Sensory 1K. The format of the event will also include a free to attend fully accessible festival of inclusivity.

In celebration of Deaf Awareness Week, which takes place from 6th-12th May, three Cornish heritage attractions have introduced brand new guided tours aimed at attracting more visitors from the Deaf Community. 

Planning a holiday can be stressful enough, especially with a family. There needs to be things to entertain the kids and interest the parents and if you have additional needs added in there too, it can be even more difficult.

Barclaycard’s British Summer Time Festival, which is held every summer in London’s Hyde Park has been awarded Gold Status for Attitude is Everything’s Charter of Best Practice in recognition of the event’s long-term and continued commitment to inclusivity and access for deaf and disabled people.