It’s always nice to get away for the weekend. To be able to break some of life’s routines every now and then is important, but if you have a disability, sometimes the logistics of getting away can be a little more complicated. This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be able to travel, however.

There are many trip options out there and just because you have a disability, it doesn’t mean that you should miss out. There are, however, some weekend trips that are more disability-friendly than others.

Here are some weekend trip ideas which are easy for you if you have a disability, and which can give you a well-earned break from the monotony of normal life:

London Theatre Break

London theatre break specialists at Omega Breaks suggest that “with award-winning musicals such as Les Misérables, The School of Rock, Phantom Of the Opera, Singin' in the rain, the brilliant special effects, and authentic, detailed costumes, you can be sure that you will be entertained”  at one of the West End shows that London has to offer.

Theatres are now much better equipped with wheelchair access, hearing loops, relaxed performances and adapted toilets, for example. You could make a weekend of your trip to the theatre and stay in a hotel and also enjoy the culinary treasure trove that London has to offer as well.
See information about shows here. 

Canal Boat Holiday

It doesn’t get much more relaxing than a couple of days chugging along some of Britain’s stunning canals. Canal boats can be hired for a day, a weekend – or longer – and it is also possible to rent adapted canal boats if you have problems with mobility.

You can drive the boat, get involved with the locks, or just sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. Canal boat holidays are generally enjoyed more in the warmer weather, but the boats will usually come equipped with heating, hot water, bathrooms, living spaces, kitchens, and bedrooms.

Shakespeare Country

Another place that is surprisingly well-suited for accessibility is Stratford-upon-Avon – the hometown of William Shakespeare. If you are looking for olde worlde charm with lashings of culture, this is the place for you. With a history going back to the 12^th century, Stratford-upon-Avon is pretty, historically important, and easy to get around for everybody.

The mainly flat cobbled streets have an abundance of dropped kerbs, numerous disabled parking bays around the town, and modern public transport with ramps.

Hire a Cottage

The UK has a lot to offer, and it is often the case that we are so keen on going to a new country that we don’t actually see much of Britain. So why not hire an adapted cottage in the part of the country where you’d like to explore more?

In your own cottage you can feel at home and relax, ensure that you have all of the equipment and facilities that you need to make your stay comfortable, and use this as a basis to go and see some of the prettiest, most interesting places that the country has to offer.

See more accessible accommodation here. 

Having a weekend away from home is a great way to break the routine and spend some quality time with those who are special to you. And just because you are disabled doesn’t mean that you have to miss out. There are now many options which are open to you, depending on what kind of break you’d like.

Post supplied by Ella Hendrix