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Last time we gave a brief introduction to some of the accessible attractions to visit in the Midlands, previously we took a look at Cardiff, Edinburgh and the South East and today, we’re taking a look at Liverpool which last year claimed to be one of the UK’s most accessible places.

Image: Liverpool

Much like many of the UK’s cities, Liverpool has a lot to see and do and the vast majority of their tourist hot spots have been adapted where possible to make them as accessible as possible. Obviously, we always recommend checking with each attraction individually as everyone’s needs are different, but these are some of the top rated accessible places to visit while in Liverpool.

Image: The Beatles in Liverpool

One thing you can’t escape when in Liverpool is Beatlemania. If you’re a fan of the Fab Four, you’ll want to experience all of it. The Beatles Story is the ultimate experience when it comes to finding out more about John, Paul, George and Ringo, the exhibition is accessible to wheelchair users and has induction loops for those using the audio guides. Some of the staff have training in BSL, so their accessibility statement recommends checking with them before your visit if you would like a guide in sign language so they can make sure that the right staff are in. For those who have visual impairments, large print books are available in several languages. Find out more here. https://www.beatlesstory.com/accessibility/

While we’re talking about the Beatles, we can’t not mention the Cavern Club, the famous venue that launched the careers of both the Beatles and Cilla Black among others. The Cavern Club is still used as a music venue and has steps down from street level to the club entrance, which might be difficult for those with limited mobility, but once inside, there are ramps and lifts. The toilets in the club are wheelchair accessible but they don’t have a designated disabled toilet, so this is something to think about if you want to add it to your tour. The Magical Mystery Tour leaves from the Cavern Club and welcomes assistance dogs, you just need to contact them so they can book an extra seat for your dog.

Image: The Cavarn Club.

It isn’t all about the Beatles though, football fans will also enjoy a trip to Liverpool. The city is home to two Premier League teams and both of them have received five star reviews for their accessibility.

Liverpool has a number of art galleries and museums. The Tate Gallery is one of the most popular art galleries outside of London and it’s not hard to see why. You’ll find Braille, large print and audio guides available to tell you more about the displays and the building itself has been designed to be bright and spacious.

The Museum of Liverpool is free to enter and is a great place to visit if you want to find out more about the history of the city. The museum has Braille panels next to its displays and the interactive videos feature BSL, many of the displays are interactive which reviewers say is at a good height for everyone to see and touch them.

Image: Liverpool Docks.

As you would expect from older buildings, it can be difficult to make them widely accessible, but many of the theatres, which are housed in listed buildings, have undergone refurbishment to make them as accessible as possible. Make sure to check with the individual theatres for tickets and what accessible performances are taking place.

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Sources

https://www.cavernclub.org/disabled-access/

http://bit.ly/2mgJ1P8

https://www.thebimblers.com/things-to-do-in-liverpool/

https://www.euansguide.com/reviews/england/merseyside/liverpool/

http://bit.ly/2mgsDy3

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