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The UK is a very green country and everywhere you look, even in the depths of the biggest cities you’ll find green spaces. There are parks and gardens all across Britain to visit and enjoy because at its heart, the UK is full of great gardeners and people who love being outside!

Britain's parks and tourist gardens are mostly level, with paved walkways, making it easy for anyone using a stroller, pram, wheelchair or mobility scooter.

Parks of all shapes and sizes

The public parks and gardens in the UK are a joy to visit, especially during the summer when the sun is shining, and people are happy to sit and have a picnic in the warm weather. Many of the parks have play areas for children, dog walking areas and even cafes and refreshment kiosks, making them great places to while away a few hours. The majority of them have level access and paths wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs.

As well as public parks and gardens, the UK has a whole host of national parks, such as the Peak District, the New Forest, Exmoor and Dartmoor to name a few. These national parks are important areas for the conservation of wildlife and are a hive of natural beauty. The UK’s national parks are free to visit, though there may be small charges for parking nearby, you’ll often find that there is free parking and concessions available for anyone displaying a valid blue badge. The National Parks are a great place to visit for anyone interested in wildlife, bird watching or just spending some time out in the wilderness. They are often home to rare or otherwise unknown species of plants and animals and of course, there are some amazing views and landscapes. You’ll see everything from wild deer to wild horses, bugs, rabbits and a few other things too depending on the season and the time of day. Do be aware that all the animals that are seen in National Parks are wild and you shouldn’t approach them under any circumstances, it is also important to keep any service animals close by, should they become spooked by a wild animal and to be aware when using mobility aids, as they could startle nearby wildlife.

Aside from Britain’s National Parks, you’ll also find large and small parks and decorative gardens throughout all the towns and cities. Wherever you are, from London to Birmingham, to Skegness to Hull, there are accessible parks and gardens to be found. In fact the city of Cardiff has more green space per capita than it does people! These areas of tranquillity are perfect for anyone looking to have a picnic, to sit down with a good book or just bask in the sun people watching. They are fun and inexpensive, though some gardens that are run by the National Garden Scheme, English Heritage or the National Trust might carry some charges, they are generally minimal and those that are managed by these companies will have extensive accessibility information and shuttles to help those with limited mobility get around the site.

Parks and gardens are a good choice for families, you can get involved with activities such as walking, cycling, football or even joining the local park run.

Hive of activity

It isn’t just green parks with flower beds and trees that you’ll find dotted around the UK, you’ll also find open areas that have age-appropriate play and gym equipment, for both adults and children, as well as bandstands, where you can occasionally catch a free performance. The UK also has an abundance of skate parks which are accessible for anyone who wants to have a go, whether that’s on a skateboard, scooter or a wheelchair. Some of these areas have kiosks where you can hire specialists wheelchairs and protective pads, so you can speed down the ramps and curves of the skatepark at your leisure!

Parks and gardens are open to everyone, though some might have uneven ground in places, you’ll find that the majority of them do have level paths for anyone who might have some mobility restrictions and feature information signs that have Braille and large print on them

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WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Slimbridge Wetland Centre is run by WWT, the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust – the UK’s leading wetland…

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre is one of ten centres in the UK managed by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust…

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is run by WWT, the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust – the UK’s leading…

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WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Address

Fish Lane, Burscough, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 0TA

Telephone
01704 895181

Info.martinmere@wwt.org.uk

Ormskirk

WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is run by WWT, the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust – the UK’s leading wetland conservation charity, which was founded by Sir Peter Scott.

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WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Address

WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Slimbridge, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT

Telephone
01453 891900

info.slimbridge@wwt.org.uk

Gloucester

Slimbridge Wetland Centre is run by WWT, the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust – the UK’s leading wetland conservation charity, which was founded by Sir Peter Scott. All of WWT’s Wetland Centres – including Slimbridge, exist to fulfil founder Peter Scott’s…

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National Trust Stourhead

Address

Stourton, Near Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6QD

Telephone
01747841152

stourhead@nationaltrust.org.uk

Warminster

When Stourhead first opened in the 1740s, a magazine described it as ‘a living work of art’. The world-famous landscape garden has at its centrepiece a magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, mystical grottoes, and rare and exotic trees, and…

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WWT Arundel Wetland Centre

Address

Offham, South Stoke, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9PB

Telephone
01903 883355

Info.arundel@wwt.org.uk

Arundel

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre is one of ten centres in the UK managed by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust to connect visitors with wetland nature and rare & endangered wetland wildlife from around the world. WWT is the charity that protects wetlands and…

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Nostell, National Trust

Address

Wragby, Nostell, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1QE

Telephone
01924863892

nostell@nationaltrust.org.uk

Wakefield

Mobility scooters can be reserved in advance of your visit, and wheelchairs are available to book in advance or on the day. To enquire about these, please get in touch with Nostell.

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Helmsley Walled Gardens

Address

Cleveland Way, Helmsley, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 5AH

Telephone
01439 772314

info@helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk

York

Visit this beautiful and historic walled garden in the North York Moors
Discover our vibrant borders, glasshouses, apple orchards and stop for a delicious lunch or coffee and homemade cake at The Vine House Café. Built in 1759, the garden sits…

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The Bishop’s Palace and Gardens

Address

Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PD

Telephone
01749 988111

info@bishopspalace.org.uk

Wells

Home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for 800 years, this stunning medieval palace and RHS partner gardens in the heart of the medieval city of Wells is open for all to enjoy and only a short distance from Bristol, Bath and the Somerset coast.

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Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Musuem

Address

Arlington Court, Arlington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4LP

Telephone
01271850296

Arlingtoncourt@nationaltrust.org.uk

Barnstaple

Arlington Court is an unexpected jewel on the edge of Exmoor, a complete family estate held by the Chichester family for over five hundred years. The collection consists of treasures for all tastes, from model ships to shells, collected over several…

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Mount Stewart – National Trust

Address

Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down, BT22 2AD

Telephone
02842788387

Sunniva.mcdowell@nationaltrust.org.uk

Newtownards

Explore the historic house at Mount Stewart in County Down, Northern Ireland and discover the famous garden, cared for by the National Trust.

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The Vyne, National Trust

Address

Vyne Road, Sherborne St. John, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 9HL

Telephone
01256 883858

thevyne@nationaltrust.org.uk

Basingstoke

The Vyne, National Trust is a Grade I listed 16th-century country house in Hampshire, set in 13 acres of beautiful, relaxing gardens.

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Petworth House & Park

Address

London Road, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 9LR

Telephone
01798 342207

michael.cole@nationaltrust.org.uk

Petworth

Explore magnificent Petworth House with its extraordinary collection of art and sculpture and stunning state rooms, set in beautiful grounds and parklands in Petworth.

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Wyre Forest – Forestry England

Address

Callow Hill, Bewdley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY14 9XQ

Telephone
0300 067 4935

wyre@forestryengland.uk

Kidderminster

Wyre Forest is the largest woodland National Nature Reserve in the country and can be found to the west of Birmingham.

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Sandringham Estate

Address

Sandringham Estate, The Royal Estate, Sandringham, Norfolk, PE35 6EN

Telephone
01485 544112

Garry.marsden@sandringhamestate.co.uk

Sandringham

At Sandringham, we are committed to providing an accessible experience for all, and try to ensure everyone can enjoy their visit with us. There are quite long distances to cover between our car park and Sandringham House, and around the Gardens and…

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Moors Valley Country Park and Forest

Address

Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Dorset, BH24 2ET

Telephone
01425 470721

rangers@moors-valley.co.uk

Ashley Heath

Moors Valley Country Park and Forest is jointly owned and managed by Dorset Council and Forestry England, working closely with a number of onsite concessions.

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Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest

Address

Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2SJ

Telephone
01580 879820

bedgebury@forestryengland.uk

Cranbrook

Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest is an award-winning visitor attraction comprising of the National Pinetum, a globally important tree collection, and Bedgebury Forest.

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American Museum and Gardens

Address

Claverton, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7BD

Telephone
01225 460503

enquiries@americanmuseum.org

Bath

We are constantly striving to be a fully accessible and inclusive destination for all visitors. We have worked with a number of other organisations, partners and friends to ensure our team members have the understanding and knowledge they need to…

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Cardinham Woods

Address

Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 4AL

Telephone
01208 76787

Cardinham.rangers@forestryengland.uk

Bodmin

Visitors with reduced mobility can explore the forest with our all terrain mobility scooter, available to hire via the Countryside Mobility scheme. Our easy-to-use Tramper can tackle forest terrain come rain or shine. Trampers are available Sunday…

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Batsford Arboretum & Garden Centre

Address

Batsford, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9AT

Telephone
01386 701441

arboretum@batsfordfoundation.co.uk

Moreton-in-Marsh

Access at The Visitor Centre at Batsford is specially designed to be accessible to everyone. Inside you’ll find the Arboretum entrance, Garden and Gift Shops and Garden Terrace Café all on one level as well as disabled toilets.

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Aldingbourne Country Centre

Address

Blackmill Lane, Norton, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0JP

Telephone
01243 542075

leahm@aldingbourne.org

Chichester

We are fully accessible for wheelchair users and can cater for anyone with other specific access requirements. We are quieter during the week, and get usually get quite busy at the weekends. Afternoons tend to be quieter than the mornings. During…

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Gilbert White’s House & Gardens

Address

High Street, Selborne, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3JH

Telephone
01420 511275

Alton

We have two non-motorised wheelchairs that are available for hire. One standard foldable chair and an off-road wheelchair (pictured below). You can call ahead to book one of the wheelchairs by calling 01420 511275. There is an audio descriptive…

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