Disabled travellers in Britain
Britain extends a warm welcome to the disabled visitor. Many more public places, including tourist attractions, are now accessible to wheelchair users and increasing numbers of hotels and restaurants are happy to accommodate people with disabilities and their carers. Special discounts may be available at attractions, shows and concerts. Telephone the box office in advance to reserve special seating places or equipment. Also, see the National Accessible Schemes for information about accommodation with special facilities for disabled guests.
Useful contacts
Tourism for All UK
Additional help and guidance on accessible tourism can be obtained from the national charity Tourism for All:
Tourism for All c/o Vitalise
Shap Road Industrial Estate
Kendal LA9 6NZ
Information helpline: +44 (0) 845 124 9971
Reservations: +44 (0) 845 124 9973 (lines open 9-5 Mon-Fri)
Fax: +44 (0) 1539 735567
Email: info@tourismforall.org.uk
Web: www.tourismforall.org.uk (www.tourismforall.org.uk/)
Artsline
This organisation provides information for disabled people about access to the arts in London. Their comprehensive database covers cinemas, galleries, museums, tourist attractions, theatres and other venues.
54 Chalton Street
London NW1 1HS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7388 2227
Fax: +44 (0)20 7388 2653
Email: access@artsline.org.uk
Web: www.artsline.org.uk (www.artsline.org.uk)