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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West Dean Gardens

Address

West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0RX

Telephone
01243 818210

gardens@westdean.org.uk

Chichester

Creatively inspired by its rich heritage and South Downs setting, West Dean Gardens is brimming with features to enjoy. The gardens include a Walled Kitchen Garden and 13 working Victorian glasshouses, extensive and richly planted grounds including…

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Snape Maltings

Address

Snape, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1SR

Telephone
01728 688303

reception@snapemaltings.co.uk

Saxmundham

Victorian Maltings buildings nestled alongside the River Alde, with shops, galleries, restaurants, river trips, farmers markets and world famous concert hall.

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Margate Museum of Monstrosities

Address

Margate Media Centre, 11-13 King Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1DD

Telephone
07874 230005

enquiries@margatemonstrosities.com

Margate

This impromptu museum displays for the first time ever a collection of exhibits never intended to be viewed by the public. A collection so unworldly, unexpected and extraordinary that it may make you question the very nature of being

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Westmill Farm Complex

Address

Westmill Road (A602), Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0ES

Telephone
07801 711701

enquiries@topevents.gb.com

Ware

Exciting, fun, competitive outdoor activities including: high ropes, target archery, laser clay, air gun and target paintball, shooting and climbing wall.

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The Waterside Rollesby

Address

Main Road, Rollesby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5EF

Telephone
01493 740531

info@thewatersiderollesby.co.uk

Great Yarmouth

The Waterside Rollesby - a boating, wildlife, leisure and dining experience not to be missed! Enjoy a fun and informative guided tour of the Broad on the Edwardian Launch, 'Gentleman Jim' (approx 30 minutes).

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Walsingham Abbey Grounds & The Shirehall

Address

Walsingham Abbey Grounds & The Shirehall, Common Place, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6BP

Telephone
01328 820510

museum@walsinghamabbey.com

Walsingham

Ruined Augustinian Priory, place of medieval and modern pilgrimage. Gardens, woodland and river walks. Spectacular snowdrop walks. Also the Shirehall Museum, the story of Walsingham since 1061 and Walsingham Bridewell, our Georgian prison

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Maharajahs Well

Address

Stoke Row, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 5QR

Telephone
+44 01491 680558

Henley-on-Thames

A 25ft-high iron and gilt, Indian temple-style well with winding gear. Built in 1863 with gardens and orchard park, and warden's cottage (not open to public).

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Tangmere Military Aviation Museum

Address

Gamecock Terrace, Tangmere, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 2ES

Telephone
+44 (0)1243 790090

info@tangmere-museum.org.uk

Chichester

A famous Battle of Britain airfield and now a museum with aircraft, photos, displays, an EE Lightning simulator, recalling military aviation from the Great War until the
end of the Cold War.

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White Cliffs of Dover

Address

Langdon Cliffs, Upper Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1HJ

Telephone
01304 202756

whitecliffs@nationaltrust.org.uk

Dover

The White Cliffs of Dover are internationally famous. The Visitor Centre has spectacular views and introduces the visitor to 5 miles of coast and countryside.

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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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Roman Painted House at Dover

Address

New Street, Dover, Kent, CT17 9AJ

Telephone
01304 203279

Dover

Finest surviving Roman Period House with unique painted walls (frescoes) and elababorate underfloor heating (hypocaust). Displays on Roman Dover. Winner of four National Awards. Ideal for school and group visits. Garden area for picnics.

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Museum of Farnham

Address

38 West Street, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DX

Telephone
+44 (0)1252 715094

farnham.museum@waverley.gov.uk

Farnham

An award-winning museum with displays interpreting the history of the Farnham area. Willmer House is an C18th town house with a delightful walled garden.

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The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey

Address

Denny Abbey, Ely Road, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9PQ

Telephone
01223 860988/489

info@farmlandmuseum.org.uk

Waterbeach

These historic buildings tell the story of rural Cambridgeshire through the centuries. Denny Abbey’s many rooms have housed Benedictine monks, Franciscan nuns, Knights, Templars and Cambridgeshire farmers.

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RAF Air Defence Radar Museum

Address

Horning, Nr Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8YB

Telephone
01692 631485

curator@radarmuseum.co.uk

Norwich

We are the largest museum in North Norfolk with over 20 rooms, temporary exhibitions,3 cockpits & outside exhibits. Our Cold War Operations Room trumps Mission Control In the USA! We tell the story of Air Defence & Radar from WWII onward.

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Sulgrave Manor

Address

Sulgrave, Near Banbury, OX17 2SD

Telephone
01295 760205

enquiries@sulgravemanor.org.uk

Near Banbury

Sulgrave Manor, "a hidden gem", is a small manor house and birthplace of George Washington's ancestors.Sensitively restored with fine furniture and textiles,shown by friendly and informative guide. Gardens designed by Sir Reginal Bloomfied.

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West Green House Gardens

Address

Thackhams Lane, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, RG27 8JB

Telephone
01252 844611

enquiries@westgreenhouse.co.uk

Hartley Wintney

West Green House Gardens is an historic garden with a contemporary twist.

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The Spring Arts and Heritage Centre

Address

56 East Street, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1BS

Telephone
+44 023 9247 2700

kates@thespring.co.uk

Havant

The Spring has a broad programme of entertainment including theatre shows, music, comedy nights, films, dance events, exhibitions and workshops. It is also a community museum telling the local story using a variety of medias.

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Beth Chatto Gardens

Address

Beth Chatto Gardens, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7DB

Telephone
01206 822007

info@bethchatto.co.uk

Colchester

Planning on visiting the amazing Beth Chatto Gardens?...If so, click here to get the latest information direct from the official Colchester tourism site!

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Church Farm

Address

Lynn Road, Stow Bardolph, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3HT

Telephone
01366 382162

enquiries@churchfarmstowbardolph.co.uk

King's Lynn

A great family day out. Lots of friendly farm animals, large indoor and outdoor play areas, pedal tractor trail, tractor rides, animal encounter sessions and lots more!

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