UK Disabled Holidays

Being disabled on UK holidays used to mean being looking carefully at what was provided before you booked. This is no longer the case. Realising what a big market the disabled one is, holidays bosses are going out of their way to make their facilities accessible to those with disabilities. These days, disabled people can climb mountains, go water-skiing, swimming and even kite-buggying. Indeed, some hotels and bed and breakfasts are now selling themselves as specialists that cater for the disabled, the visually impaired and even people with learning difficulties. Ramps, ceiling hoists and profiling beds are now commonplace on holiday parks and in hotels. Special equipment, adapted vehicles, nursing and care services may also be available from some travel companies.

The great thing about taking disabled holidays in the UK is that you rarely have to travel far to find something exciting. Accommodation-wise, look out for the National Accessible Scheme organised by Visit Britain. It's a national system run to make sure hotels, holiday parks and B&Bs meet the needs of people with disabilities. These days, you can book disabled holidays in the UK through specialist travel agents. Usually, they'll be organised group holidays. This is a great way of meeting new people on your disabled UK holidays, and the accommodation will be suitable. British Isles cruising is also a great way to take disabled British holidays. If you prefer a caravan or holiday park, this can be an inexpensive alternative. They're often by the seaside, where you can hire beach wheelchairs from the tourist information centres.

 

So many great destinations now go out of their way to make cheap UK holidays accessible to disabled people. In northern England, for example, the Manchester United Football Stadium and Museum, the Beatles Museum in Liverpool, Chester Zoo and York's Jorvik Centre are all excellent for disabled people. In the south west, Bristol Docks, Bath Museum, and many locations in Cornwall such as Bude and Redruth are all well-equipped.