This piece was
originally written for AccessAble and they have kindly
let Scope re-publish it.
Disability and inclusion writer Heather Lacey, who has Cerebral
Palsy, writes for AccessAble about spontaneous, accessible days out.
It's nice to be spontaneous, isn't it? An impromptu trip to the
shops, or visit to a park, or to enjoy a meal out at a new restaurant.
Well, the thing is, although spontaneity sounds like a great
idea, for many disabled people this spontaneity can be elusive. When you have
access needs to think about, that quick jaunt outdoors can be difficult.
But, by using AccessAble's handy App and Detailed Access Guides,
we're going some way in helping those with access needs to become more
spontaneous, bypassing the need to go to the same old places or the hassle of
ringing up to try and discuss - often in earnest - the requirements they have. I
wanted to showcase some of the more relaxing and serene locations in the North
West that can be searched for on AccessAble 's wonderful App.
lackburn Museum and Art Gallery
Nothing quite beats exploring a museum when trying to escape the hustle
and busy of city-life. There's something so wonderful about discovering
historic artefacts and pondering the lives of those who created and used them.
With AccessAble, you can also filter out the Accessibility Symbols so
you know what’s available at the location. Don’t forget to click onto the
Accessibility Symbols Guide to find out more!
For example, you can see here the following accessibility features:
- Mobility
Impaired Walker
- Offsite
Parking
- Blue
Badge/Accessible Parking Bays
- Step
Free Standard Toilet
- Seat(s)
Available
- Sign
Language
- Assistive
Listening
Thornton Hall Hotel and Spa - Wirral
There’s nothing quite like escaping the urban jungle like booking in a
spa experience. Thornton Hall Hotel and Spa offers a wide range of relaxing
treatments, drinks and food, to enable you to sit back, unwind and appreciate
the simpler things in life.
You can very easily contact Thornton Hall via the phone or email details
on the App or website, making that relaxing escape away even easier to arrange!
Thornton Hall's accessibility features include ambulant toilet and accessible
showers.
Witton Park, Blackburn
For those of us who feel serene and stress-free wandering around nature,
give Witton Park in Blackburn a try. With a variety of amenities and activities
to help you make the most out of your spontaneous day out, you can be sure
there’s something for everyone. playgrounds to the parks and gardens, Witton
Park is an impressive escape away from the hustle and bustle.
Don’t forget that there’s an option to toggle on the Easy Read options
if you need to: another great way to make your trip out that little bit easier.
Here, we can see that there's a bus stop within 150m of the venue, and that the
nearest National Rail station is Cherry Tree or Mill Hill.
So, that’s it! A few relaxing ideas to see how AccessAble can make your
days out more spontaneous. Why not see how AccessAble’s website and App can help you to enjoy your days out
with ease?
Do you have any accessible places that you love to visit? Where do you
want your next adventure to be? Let us know in the comments below!
