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Museums are some of the most accessible attractions in the UK, many of them have low lighting, interactive displays and wide rooms making them ideal for those with sensory conditions or anyone using mobility aids. With more coronavirus restrictions being lifted, these attractions are opening their doors over the summer.

First off, in the city of Bath in England’s South West, you can once again find out more about the region’s Roman heritage by visiting the Roman Baths. The baths, which are located in the city centre is reopening on 6th July with prebook entry only. There are a number of other safety procedures in place which are detailed on their website. The Roman Baths are managed by the city’s council who also look after the Fashion Museum among other attractions, which will be opening later. If you are planning to visit Bath for the Roman Baths, the Holburne Museum in the city will be welcoming visitors from the 5th July with their Grayson Perry exhibition being extended until January 2021. Details and tickets are available on their website.

Much like the Roman Baths, Kents Cavern is a very different museum experience and they are also reopening in early July. Set on a UNESCO Global Geopark site in the English Riviera on the south coast, Kents Cavern is Europe’s top Stone Age cave and there are plenty of opportunities to explore, whatever your mobility or ability. There will be some changes to their usual procedure when they reopen, make sure to keep an eye on their website for full details.

If you’re less into history and more into engineering, you’ll be pleased to know that the Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection will be reopening on 4th July too. Disabled access is available throughout the museum and Bourton on the Water, where the museum is based is also mostly flat for those that fancy exploring. Full details about their reopening can be found online.

While not a museum in the traditional sense, World of Countrylife in Devon, an animal park which has exhibits about life through the ages in the countryside will be reopening from 13th July. Initially their opening will be Monday to Thursdays only, with guests having to prebook in order to restrict the number of people in the park at a time. You can see the full range of safety measures on their website.

These and many other accessible attractions are starting to welcome visitors again over the next few weeks. See more attractions here.

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