News (April 2023) - Accessible Holidays - Tourism For All

VisitEngland has today 27^th April announced the finalists who will go forward to compete for the tourism industry’s national Awards for Excellence. 48 finalists have been announced following a rigorous judging process by handpicked tourism industry experts and will now go on to compete in 16 core categories at the national awards. Two of those finalists are Tourism for All members and both have been nominated for the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award.

Clarks Village has welcomed a brand-new Load ‘o’ Waffle kiosk to its food and beverage line-up this month.

We are delighted to share the first images of the mosaic, inspired by New York's John Lennon memorial, that will feature in our new bandstand.

Looking for live performances to enjoy in May? Here’s a round-up of accessible performances coming to theatres and other venues across the UK.

What an honour for Strawberry Field's Majors Kathy and Allister Versfeld to receive an award for great and valuable services to the community from the High Sheriff of Merseyside, Lesley Martin-Wright! Strawberry Field's mission director Major Kathy Verseld and mission development officer Major Allister Versfeld were privileged to collect the Awards alongside so many inspirational people who give support to communities across Merseyside.

Travelling with an assistance dog is very different to going on a dog friendly day trip or break, if it’s your first time travelling with an assistance dog or you want to make your business more accommodating for service animals, here are some of the ways you can be prepared.

Glastonbury residents and visitors with disabilities can now enjoy a stress-free visit to the famous town, thanks to a new Changing Places toilet pod installed in St John’s Car Park.

A new monument created as a symbol of hope and for peace around the world, is coming to Strawberry Field in Liverpool in time for the Eurovision Song Contest in May.

The National Trust in North and West Dorset have expanded their access offer and have introduced a Tramper scooter at Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock. This follows last year’s success at reintroducing their all-terrain mobility scooter offer on the Golden Cap. The service at Hive Beach and Golden Cap will be available seven days a week, weather permitting, from April to October.  

Fairytale Farm owner, Nick Laister, says: "Visitors will enter an all-new whimsical world, where you are reduced to the size of a fairy, with giant mushrooms, raised walkways and bridges, crawl tunnel, clamber net, climbing wall and slides. We asked our designers, Cap.Co, to create a place that has a sense of magic and intrigue, that is accessible and adventurous. We also wanted to make use of the steep terrain and differing heights of the land to make it fully interactive and engaging."