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

A holiday should be an opportunity to relax, recharge, and enjoy new experiences. However, for people living with a hidden disability, travelling can sometimes require additional planning and consideration.

The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail at Beechenhurst is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, marking four decades since the iconic outdoor art trail was first launched in June 1986.

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.

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.