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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.
Useful Contacts
Holiday Care/Tourism for All Holidays Ltd
7th Floor - Sunley House
4 Bedford Park
Croydon
CRO 2AP
Tel: 0845 124 9971 (Mon & Tues 9-5; Wed to Fri 9-1)
Fax: 0845 124 9972
Minicom: 0845 124 9976
E-mail (Information): holiday.care@virgin.net
Web: www.holidaycare.org.uk
Working with Britain’s national and regional tourist boards, Holiday Care is accredited to inspect accommodation in the UK against agreed 'Tourism for All' National Accessible Scheme standards.
Holiday Care holds a database of over 1,000 hotels, self-catering properties, bed and breakfast establishments and farms which have been inspected and assigned an access category. Apart from providing information about accessible accommodation, Holiday Care can also book your accommodation for you. Information packs on a range of services for disabled visitors are available. |
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Tripscope
The Vassall Centre
Gill Avenue
Bristol BS16 2QQ
Tel (within UK): 08457 585641
Tel (from outside UK): +44 20 8580 7021
Email: tripscope@cableinet.co.uk
Web: www.tripscope.org.uk
This is a national travel and transport information and advice service for people with mobility problems and their carers. They help with journey planning, hiring vehicles, holiday information, car parking and escorts for journeys. |
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Artsline
54 Chalton Street
London NW1 1HS
Tel: 020 7388 2227
Fax: 020 7388 2653
Email: access@artsline.org.uk
Web: www.artsline.org.uk
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. |
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