Things to Do South East

The south east is full of interesting disabled friendly things to do from top attractions and activities to theatres and places of historical interest, plus coastal areas and areas of quaint country villages.

The south east is home to England’s capital, London, with its many iconic landmarks, from Buckingham Palace to the London Eye, to Camden Market, the Tower of London and the Houses of Parliament as well as the famous parks, West End theatre district and more. Many of the museums are free to enjoy and the majority of attractions are accessible for all. The older venues have also worked to improve their accessibility over recent years, so you’ll find that there are a whole host of fun activities you can get involved with, whether that’s doing some sightseeing, visiting an attraction, going to the theatre for a relaxed performance or doing some shopping while in the capital. If you choose to venture around the city using public transport make sure to grab yourself a tube map, as stations with pavement access and accessible platforms are clearly marked, otherwise, station staff are always happy to help and many of them have lifts to help those with mobility restrictions.

If you’re not heading into London, there are still plenty of delights in the other areas of the south east. For beach and coastal resorts, you can enjoy places like Clacton on Sea, Eastbourne, Brighton, Bognor and Portsmouth, as well as areas of Hampshire, where you can enjoy all the British seaside traditions. All these areas have much more going for them than just their proximity to the beach, you’ll also find shops boasting autism friendly hours, theatres with relaxed performances, accessible museums and more with many of them being proud of their inclusivity.

The south east has everything from royal palaces, like those in London and Windsor, to the white cliffs of Dover in neighbouring Kent, to great shopping districts like Brighton’s Lanes and Reading’s malls, to the historic areas of Bedfordshire and the quaint villages of Buckinghamshire. There are even wild horses to be found in the New Forest in Hampshire, which is also a pretty perfect spot for a picnic!

Wherever you are in the south east, you’ll be sure to find something to suit your tastes and budget and each attraction, shopping centre and site of interest will have worked to include as many accessibility provisions as possible, whether that’s hearing loops, admission for guide dogs, level floors or even staff that can communicate in BSL. Many of the top attractions and landmarks in this part of the country also offer concessions on entry for anyone travelling with a carer and spaces for blue badge holders are plentiful. Even regions that have a congestion charge have a concession for blue badge holders.

For those of you that love festivals, you’ll find a whole host of them covering every genre in the south east, from the famous Isle of Wight Festival, to Reading and the many events that take place in parks and seaside resorts all over the region. It isn’t just music either, you’ll find food festivals, literary festivals, comic cons, tattoo conventions, just about everything! The venues are happy to help anyone who has any accessibility concerns and often provide passes to avoid queues, as well as making sure that there are level floors, lifts and that service animals can attend.

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Chichester Festival Theatre

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Chichester Festival Theatre

Address

Oaklands Park, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6AP

Telephone
01243 781312

BOX.OFFICE@CFT.ORG.UK

Chichester

Chichester Festival Theatre is committed to making sure everyone is able to enjoy the best possible experience. We were delighted to win Beautiful South Awards for Access and Inclusivity in 2017 and 2018 and continue to make accessibility part of…

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Hornby Hobbies Visitor Centre

Address

Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate, Kent, CT9 4JX

Telephone
01843 233525

shop@hornby.com

Margate

Relive the story of Britain’s Best Loved Toys. The Hornby Retail Shop is open to the public and offers an extensive range of Hornby, Scalextric, Airfix, Humbrol and Corgi Products.

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Norwich Yacht Station

Address

Riverside Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1SQ

Telephone
01603 612980

norwich.yachtstation@broads-authority.gov.uk

Norwich

Yacht station and moorings on the River Wensum, with quay attendant available daily 8:00-20:00. Male, female and accessible toilets and showers; free water; electric charging point; rubbish disposal; pump out facility; maps and tide tables.

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Worthing Museum and Art Gallery

Address

Chapel Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1HP

Telephone
+44 (0)1903 221448

museum@adur-worthing.gov.uk

Worthing

Varied collections including art, costume, toys, archaeology and local history. Exciting programme of rotation exhibitions throughout the year. Garden hosts changing sculpture exhibitions.

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Weald & Downland Living Museum

Address

Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0EU

Telephone
01243 811348

office@wealddown.co.uk

Chichester

The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum is home to 50 original buildings which have been rescued from destruction & rebuilt in a beautiful 50 acre setting in the heart of the South Downs National Park.

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Museum of English Rural Life

Address

University of Reading, Redlands Road, Reading, BERKSHIRE, RG1 5EX

Telephone
+44 0118 378 8660

merlevents@reading.ac.uk

Reading

The Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL) is England’s most extensive museum dedicated to farming, food, craft, rural life and countryside issues.

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Canterbury Roman Museum

Address

Longmarket, Butchery Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2JR

Telephone
01227 785575

RomanM@canterbury.gov.uk

Butchery Lane

Explore the Roman town beneath your feet. Canterbury's underground Roman Museum is built around the remains of a Roman town house with mosaics preserved where excavated.

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Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Address

Exchange Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UG

Telephone
+441296 745100

Aylesbury

The Aylesbury Waterside Theatre can be found in the heart of Aylesbury. Boasting a dynamic and diverse programme of live performances, visitors can enjoy world-class entertainment.

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Fritton Owl Sanctuary

Address

Fritton Plant Centre, Beccles Road, Fritton, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9EX

Telephone
07951 786069

frittonowlsanctuary@gmail.com

Great Yarmouth

Fritton Owl Sanctuary, accessed via Fritton Plant Centre, is a small, free to visit sanctuary that provides shelter and care for unwanted and injured owls, where possible rehabilitating sick native owls to release them back into the wild.

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The Raptor Foundation

Address

The Heath, St Ives Road, Woodhurst, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3BT

Telephone
01487 741140

heleowl@aol.com

Huntingdon

Bird of prey centre, offering 3 daily flying displays with audience participation, gift shop, Silent Wings tearoom, Raptor crafts shop. Various handling courses available. Small and large group visits. Schools visits.

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Claremont Landscape Garden

Address

Portsmouth Road, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9JG

Telephone
+44 (0)1372 467806

claremont@nationaltrust.org.uk

Esher

An eighteenth-century landscape garden in the heart of Surrey.

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Weber Grill Academy

Address

Weber House, Baldon Lane, Marsh Baldon, Oxfordshire, OX44 9LT

Telephone
02036301500

grillacademy@weberstephen.com

Marsh Baldon

A BBQ cookery school, open all year, with dedicated indoor and outdoor BBQ area, conferencing facilities, bar area, and outdoor seating area. Onsite Parking.

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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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Stansted Park

Address

Stansted Park, Stansted Park Foundation, Rowland's Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6DX

Telephone
02392 412265

enquiry@stanstedpark.co.uk

Rowland's Castle

Stansted is one of the South's most beautiful stately homes set in 1800 acres of glorious parks and woodland. A great day out for all the family “so much to see and imagine!”

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Dorney Court

Address

Court Lane, Dorney, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 6QP

Telephone
+44 01628 604638

palmer@dorneycourt.co.uk

Windsor

Dorney Court is one of the country’s finest stately homes and any visit is a fascinating and unique experience.

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Oxford Town Hall

Address

Oxford City Council, St Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1BX

Telephone
01865 252351

townhall@oxford.gov.uk

St Aldates

A victorian building opened in 1897 and still used for local government. Original rooms such as the Court Room and Council Chambers are available to view as is the City Plate Collection. Also home to the Museum of Oxford.

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The Chantry House

Address

The Rectory Office, Hart Street, Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2AU

Telephone
01491 577340

office.hwr@lineone.net

Henley-On-Thames

15th century building next to St. Mary's Church (13th century on).

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Museum of Power

Address

Steam Pumping Station, Hatfield Road, Langford, Essex, CM9 6QA

Telephone
01621 843183

enquiries@museumofpower.org.uk

Langford

Housed in a former water pumping station, the museum has a fascinating collection of power related exhibits, a tea room and picnic area, a miniature railway all set in attractive riverside grounds.

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Bekonscot Model Village & Railway

Address

Warwick Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2PL

Telephone
+44 01494 672919

info@bekonscot.co.uk

Beaconsfield

Bekonscot delights visitors of all ages and be a giant in this miniature wonderland. Established in 1929 Bekonscot Model Village depicts rural England in the 1930s.

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Bignor Roman Villa

Address

Bignor Lane, Bignor, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1PH

Telephone
+44 (0)1798 869259

enquiries@bignorromanvilla.co.uk

Pulborough

Bignor Roman Villa is the stunning remains of a Roman home with world-class mosaic floors in a spectacular Downland setting. One of the largest villas open to the public in Great Britain with some of the finest mosaics all in-situ and all undercover.

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