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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Woburn Safari Park

Address

Crawley Road, Woburn, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK17 9QN

Telephone
01525 290407

info@woburnsafari.co.uk

Bedford

Woburn Safari Park offers an escape to the wild plains, jungles and savannahs of Africa without leaving the country.

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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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Fire and Iron Gallery

Address

Rowhurst Forge, Oxshott Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 0EN

Telephone
+44 (0)1372 386453

Leatherhead

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The Pines Garden, Tea Room & Museum

Address

Beach Road, St Margarets Bay, Dover, Kent, CT15 6DZ

Telephone
01304 851737

enquiries@baytrust.org.uk

Dover

Organically grown Pines Garden situated behind the White Cliffs has six acres of many fine features including a cascade and adjoining lake, grass labyrinth and organic kitchen garden. Museum featuring local history, and Tea Room.

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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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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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RSPB Minsmere Nature Reserve

Address

Westleton, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3BY

Telephone
01728 648281

Minsmere@rspb.org.uk

Saxmundham

Discover the incredible variety of wildlife present on the beautiful Suffolk coast as you explore a network of paths through woods, wetlands and heaths. There’s something for everyone, whenever you visit.

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Merrivale Model Village

Address

Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3JG

Telephone
01493 842097

francisben1961@outlook.com

Great Yarmouth

Merrivale Model Village Great Yarmouth. Step into our miniature world of town and countryside, sitting in an acre of landscaped gardens with lake, streams & garden railway.

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Leisure World Colchester

Address

Leisure World Colchester, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YH

Telephone
01206 282000

contact.leisureworld@colchester.gov.uk

Colchester

Leisure World Colchester is one of East Anglia's largest sports, leisure, recreation and entertainment venues and offers year round fun for all the family. The leisure pool includes outside river rapids ride, water cannons and flumes.

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Wingham Wildlife Park

Address

Rusham Road, Wingham, Canterbury, CT3 1JL

Telephone
01227 720836

info@winghamwildlifepark.co.uk

Wingham

Take a walk on the wild side at Wingham Wildlife Park where you can see more species than any other zoo in Kent!

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Olympos Haywards Heath

Address

Pasture Hill Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1LY

Telephone
01444 457337

dolphinenquiries@freedom-leisure.co.uk

Haywards Heath

The Olympos leisure centres at Burgess Hill, East Grinstead and Haywards Heath offer extensive fitness facilities, family and social activities, relaxation and fun.

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Hall Place and Gardens

Address

Hall Place, Bourne Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1PQ

Telephone
+44 (01322) 526574

info@hallplace.org.uk

Bexley

Grade 1 listed Tudor mansion set in award winning landscaped gardens, with visitor centre, gift shop and tearoom.

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Hatchlands Park

Address

Hatchlands, East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7RT

Telephone
+44 (0)1483 222482

hatchlands@nationaltrust.org.uk

Guildford

Pre-Booking required

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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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Birdworld

Address

Holt Pound, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4LD

Telephone
01420 22140

bookings@birdworld.co.uk

Farnham

Birdworld offers a great family day out, where you can meet a huge range of birds, take a trip to Jenny Wren's Farm, or a magical journey into Underwater World.

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Brickfields Country Park

Address

Boxalls Lane, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 3QJ

Telephone
+44 01252 330966

fbcp@brickfieldspark.org

Aldershot

Brickfields Country Park, possibly the smallest country park in the UK.

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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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March and District Museum

Address

High Street, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9JJ

Telephone
01354 655300

info@marchmuseum.co.uk

March

A small Folk Museum containing artefacts from the town and local villages.

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Houses of Parliament

Address

Westminster, London, SW1A 0AA

Telephone
020 7219 4114

visitparliament@parliament.uk

London

Visit the Houses of Parliament and experience 1,000 years of history, modern day politics and stunning art and architecture.

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