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The UK has an abundance of wildlife because of its diverse landscape and the beautiful greenery that can be found all over. Many sites offer wheelchair friendly hides and are great for anyone with sensory conditions or those that need somewhere they can take their time. Even the most urban of areas have their own naturally occurring wildlife and are home to parks and green spaces where nature can and does thrive.

Britain’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

There are wide areas of the UK that have been named as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty where you will find rolling fields, undisturbed woodlands and miles of beautiful beaches. You can find accommodation options and top attractions located in these areas as well as places that are accessible for those in wheelchairs and needing other accessible facilities. In addition, there are nature reserves, reservoirs, disabled friendly animal parks and safari parks which are accessible all over the country, this is as well as zoos and small holdings where wildlife conservation plays a big role.

The UK also has a number of sites that are designated as sites of special scientific interest and these areas are often home to a number of unusual plants, birds and animals. It is possible to see everything from deer, hares, otters, foxes, stoats, weasels, wild horses, wild boar, snakes, badgers and more in the wild at various places around the UK. You’ll also find animals in the more rural settings, such as squirrels and ducks as well as unusual creatures, such as newts, frogs and more. The sites of scientific interest and national parks are home to several interesting species of insect, such as rare butterflies and more that are being monitored for conservation reasons. Many of these animals will shy away from humans unless you’re in one of the many animal attractions where they are used to people coming and going, but there are certain parts of the country where you can go specifically to catch them in the wild. Head to the moors to see wild ponies and horses, or to rural Wales and Scotland to see puffins or the south coast to try and spot dolphins and whales. You can see red squirrels in the wild if you go to Scotland and even pelicans if you head to St James’ Park in London.

Britain is a haven for bird lovers, as well as the more usual specimens such as sparrows and crows, you’ll find birds of prey, from eagles in the Scottish Highlands, Red Kites in the east of the UK and buzzards and hawks in the various rural areas. Pheasants are regularly seen in the rural areas and you might even be lucky enough to spot a peacock or jay on your travels. Head to Somerset in the winter months to see starling murmurations or stop by a garden or park during the summer to see smaller birds, such as blue tits and sparrows jumping among the hedge rows. If you head to the coast, you’ll even spot dolphins, porpoises and other marine animals that you wouldn’t necessarily think would live in the UK. There are even rumours of big cats and a giant monster that lives in Loch Ness in Scotland, so keep your eyes peeled and you might just see something exciting!

Animal attraction

If you want to guarantee seeing a certain type of animal, heading to a farm attraction or animal park would be a good shout. These include zoos, safari parks and smaller conservation centres that host a wide range of wildlife, from those indigenous to Britain and also some species from further afield. These places have accessible facilities, such as level entrances, audio guides and large print maps and signs, so you know what wildlife can be found in the area.

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Symonds Yat Rock – Forestry England

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Symonds Yat Rock, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7NZ

Telephone
0300 067 4800

fodrangers@forestryengland.uk

Coleford

An all-ability access path, suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs takes you through the remains of the hill fort and up to the viewpoint. There is also a wellbeing trail, with specially designed signs inviting you to pause and reflect on the…

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Haldon Forest Park

Address

Bullers Hill, Kennford, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7XR

Telephone
0300 067 5826

Haldon.rangers@forestryengland.uk

Exeter

The Discovery trail is an easy access trail with flat wide paths and regular rest points. This trail is shared with cyclists and horse riders. There are two road crossings with wide wooden chicanes. The Discovery trail is suitable for manual…

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Dalby Forest Cycle Hub CIC

Address

The Courtyard Cafe, Low Dalby, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7LT

Telephone
01751 460585

info@dalbyforestcyclehub.co.uk

Pickering

With our diverse range of adapted bikes, including electric-assist semi-recumbent ICE trikes, tandems, electric-assist sport-on XCR recumbent hand cycles, and side-by-side tandems, we're breaking down barriers for cyclists of all abilities.

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Lincolnshire Wildlife Park

Address

Dickon Hill Road, Friskney, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 8PP

Telephone
01754 820107

admin@lincswildlife.com

Boston

Lincolnshire Wildlife Park is a multi-award-winning attraction in the heart of the countryside; recently winning Visitor Attraction of the Year and the Green Award, in the Skegness Business Awards 2023.

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Seaton Tramway

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Harbour Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2NQ

Telephone
01297 20375

info@tram.co.uk

Seaton

Step back in time and roll through the stunning Axe Valley with Seaton Tramway – a heritage narrow gauge electric tramway offering a unique and unforgettable experience for all ages. Running from the charming coastal town of Seaton through wetlands…

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Westonbirt, The National Arboretum

Address

Westonbirt, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8QS

Telephone
03000674890

westonbirt@forestryengland.uk

Tetbury

There are mobility scooters and manual wheelchairs available, a shuttle bus to take you to certain points of the arboretum, group visits are available and we have a Changing Places Facility available for those who need it.

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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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Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Address

Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, Dorset, BH166EU

Telephone
01202 622 022

shop@farmerpalmers.co.uk

Poole

We have disabled parking bays for those who require additional room when manoeuvring in and out of a vehicle.
The Hen House Restaurant has two accessible Toilets and Baby Change Room available with extra baby change facilities in the female toilets.…

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Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens

Address

Thrigby Hall, Filby, Norfolk, NR29 3DR

Telephone
01493 369477

mail@thrigbyhall.co.uk

Filby

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, near Great Yarmouth has a 250-year-old landscaped garden, a play area and a wide selection of Asian mammals, birds and reptiles including tigers, crocodiles and storks.

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Forestry England Dalby

Address

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre, Low Dalby, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7LT

Telephone
01751 460295

Jody.craddock@forestryengland.uk

Pickering

Accessible toilets are found at Low Dalby Courtyard, Low Staindale, Dalby Visitor Centre (Outside), Dalby Visitor Centre (Upstairs), Adderstone Field and Dixon’s Hollow car park (in the summer). You can hire an all-terrain mobility scooter from the…

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Jersey Zoo

Address

La Profonde Rue, Trinity, Jersey, Channel Isles, JE3 5BP

Telephone
(0)1534 860071

Visitor.centre@durrell.org

Jersey

Jersey Zoo opened in 1959 and is the headquarters of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, founded by author and naturalist Gerald Durrell.

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Woburn Safari Park

Address

Woburn Park, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0TU

Telephone
01525 290407

info@woburnsafari.co.uk

Bedford

All keeper talks are accessible by wheelchair, with space available either at the back or at the sides of the tiered seating, depending on the talks. The Changing Places accessible toilet facility is located beside the disabled parking in the…

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