News (June 2026) - Accessible Holidays - Tourism For All

  • deaf blind
    In News

    Deafblind Awareness Week 2026: New Funding to Strengthen Communication Support

    Deafblind Awareness Week takes place each June, shining a spotlight on the experiences of people living with combined sight and hearing loss. It is an opportunity to raise awareness of the barriers Deafblind people can face and to highlight the importance of accessible communication in creating a more inclusive society.

  • Great British Summer Savings at Accessible Attractions

    Great British Summer Savings at Accessible Attractions

    This summer, families can enjoy more affordable days out thanks to the UK Government's Great British Summer Savings scheme. From 25 June to 1 September, a temporary reduction in VAT on eligible attraction tickets means many visitor attractions are offering lower admission prices. If you're planning a summer adventure, it's worth checking whether your favourite attractions are taking part and taking advantage of the savings.

  • The language of disability and why it matters
    In News

    The language of disability and why it matters

    In the third of our series of reflections by members of our Board of Trustees, Robyn Griffith-Jones looks at how language around disability, and perceptions of disabled people, have developed over the last 45 years and why it matters.

  • Hoe Grange Holidays wins fourth national Gold for accessible tourism
    In News

    Hoe Grange Holidays wins fourth national Gold for accessible tourism

    A family-run holiday business in the Peak District has won England’s top tourism honour for accessibility, recognising an approach that helps a wide range of guests plan countryside breaks with more confidence.

    Hoe Grange Holidays, set on a working farm between Ashbourne and Bakewell, took Gold in the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism category at the 2026 VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.

  • Less Scroll, more stroll at Westonbirt this summer

    Less scroll, more stroll at Westonbirt this summer

    In a world that moves at the speed of a notification, filled with endless scrolling and digital noise, switching off and stepping back feels almost defiant. Our phones rarely let us pause. This summer, Forestry England’s Westonbirt, The National Arboretum is offering the perfect alternative: a chance to switch off and tune in with nature instead.