Photo by: VisitBritain/Nemorin/Tom Hare

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon, England

Wheelchair user and friend sat beside a wooden sculpture

Accessible breaks

Plan an accessible short break with our expert guides to finding accommodation, experiences and award winning inclusive tourism venues and attractions.


 

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The best wheelchair-accessible places to visit in Oxford

From unique things to do in Oxford’s historic colleges to its cosiest riverside pubs, here’s how to plan the ultimate wheelchair-accessible city break.

Photo by: ExperienceOxfordshire/Studio8

Location: Oxford, England

Two women walk across a courtyard among heritage buildings

A two day wheelchair-accessible Bath city break

Plunge into Bath’s Roman history, explore Bridgerton filming locations and discover Jane Austen’s haunts on this fully accessible city break.

Photo by: Searcys at The Pump Room

Location: Bath, England

A view of the entrance to The Pump Room with a church in the background at an elegant upmarket restaurant.

Accessible things to do in the Peak District

Find the best wheelchair-friendly adventures in the Peak District with TV presenter Sophie Morgan.

Photo by: Visit Peak District & Derbyshire/Tony Pleavin

Location: Derwent, England

A man and two women enjoy the outdoors in woodland

Accessible places to visit in the North York Moors

Plan a wheelchair-accessible break in North Yorkshire and explore some of the most beautiful places in the England.

Photo by: VisitBritain/NYMNPA/Peter Kindersley

Location: Helmsley, England

Two women in a Walled Garden, one using a wheelchair

An accessible break in Manchester

From live music and gin tasting to behind-the-scenes football stadium tours, here’s how to plan the perfect accessible break in Manchester.

Photo by: Marketing Manchester/Rich J Jones Photography

Location: Manchester, England

The main ornate arched entrance to a city Chinatown.

Accessible places to visit in York

Discover ancient history, ghost tours, Yorkshire puddings and sunset cruises on two-day wheelchair-friendly breaks in York.

Photo by: Jack Cousin / Alamy Stock Photo

Location: York, England

Shopping street just after a rain shower. Historic buildings line the street and shoppers walk between them. A sky with cloud is overhead.

A two-day accessible break in London

From afternoon tea on a bus tour to speedboat rides on the Thames, here’s what not to miss on two-day wheelchair-friendly breaks in London.

Photo by: VisitBritain/Daniel Wildey

Location: London, England

Group of people on board a speed boat on a city river

Two days in wheelchair-friendly Bristol

Explore both history and a wealth of fun things to do on a two-day wheelchair-friendly break in Bristol.

Photo by: SS Great Britain Trust and Adam Gasson

Location: Bristol, England

SS Great Britain passenger ship in Bristol.

Accessible places to visit in Liverpool

Catch legendary live music, hop on the Mersey Ferry and scoff street food galore on a two-day wheelchair-friendly break in Liverpool.

Photo by: Liverpool City Region LVEP/Rob Jones

Location: Liverpool, England

A group of friends sit together on a bench in front of an iconic building

Accessible places to visit in Chester

Immerse yourself in Roman history, live entertainment and epic roast dinners on two-day wheelchair-friendly breaks in Chester.

Photo by: Marketing Cheshire/Kat Hannon

Location: Chester, England

Two women sit talking together in a town centre

Accessible places to visit in Cambridge

From punting along the River Cam to exploring the Polar Museum and sipping history-steeped pints, be amazed by accessible Cambridge.

Photo by: Shutterstock/Pajor Pawel/Canal & River Trust

Location: Cambridge, England

View of college in Cambridge with people punting on River

Things to do on an accessible break in Northumberland

From epic beaches to scene-stealing castles, Northumberland is just the ticket for a exciting weekend away

Photo by: VisitBritain/Chris Ceasar

Location: Bamburgh, England

View from a distance of a castle on hill near a beach

Places to visit on an accessible break in Buckinghamshire

Rolling hills and greenery, Michelin-starred restaurants and top-notch attractions combine to make Buckinghamshire a brilliant accessible destination.

Photo by: National Trust Images/Hugh Mothersole.

Location: Cliveden, England

The Parterre at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire

Accessible places to visit in Durham

This pretty-as-a-picture city has more than enough history and attractions for one of the best accessible short breaks in England.

Photo by: Visit County Durham/Critical Tortoise/Andy Jones

Location: Durham, England

An elevated view of a Cathedral set amongst trees and a river

Accessible places to visit in Cumbria and the Lake District

Find the best wheelchair-accessible things to do in the Lake District, from meeting alpacas to afternoon tea.

Photo by: VisitBritain

Location: Ullswater, England

Two women wearing sunglasses on a boat on the lake

Accessible things to do in Newcastle

From its famous castle to its vibrant Quayside, here’s how to spend an enjoyable, accessible two days in Newcastle.

Photo by: Blackfriars Restaurant

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England

A smartly dressed staff member serving wine and food to a couple in a dining room

  • The best wheelchair-accessible places to visit in Oxford

    From unique things to do in Oxford’s historic colleges to its cosiest riverside pubs, here’s how to plan the ultimate wheelchair-accessible city break.

    Photo by: ExperienceOxfordshire/Studio8

    Location: Oxford, England

    Two women walk across a courtyard among heritage buildings

  • A two day wheelchair-accessible Bath city break

    Plunge into Bath’s Roman history, explore Bridgerton filming locations and discover Jane Austen’s haunts on this fully accessible city break.

    Photo by: Searcys at The Pump Room

    Location: Bath, England

    A view of the entrance to The Pump Room with a church in the background at an elegant upmarket restaurant.

  • Accessible things to do in the Peak District

    Find the best wheelchair-friendly adventures in the Peak District with TV presenter Sophie Morgan.

    Photo by: Visit Peak District & Derbyshire/Tony Pleavin

    Location: Derwent, England

    A man and two women enjoy the outdoors in woodland

  • Accessible places to visit in the North York Moors

    Plan a wheelchair-accessible break in North Yorkshire and explore some of the most beautiful places in the England.

    Photo by: VisitBritain/NYMNPA/Peter Kindersley

    Location: Helmsley, England

    Two women in a Walled Garden, one using a wheelchair

  • An accessible break in Manchester

    From live music and gin tasting to behind-the-scenes football stadium tours, here’s how to plan the perfect accessible break in Manchester.

    Photo by: Marketing Manchester/Rich J Jones Photography

    Location: Manchester, England

    The main ornate arched entrance to a city Chinatown.

  • Accessible places to visit in York

    Discover ancient history, ghost tours, Yorkshire puddings and sunset cruises on two-day wheelchair-friendly breaks in York.

    Photo by: Jack Cousin / Alamy Stock Photo

    Location: York, England

    Shopping street just after a rain shower. Historic buildings line the street and shoppers walk between them. A sky with cloud is overhead.

  • A two-day accessible break in London

    From afternoon tea on a bus tour to speedboat rides on the Thames, here’s what not to miss on two-day wheelchair-friendly breaks in London.

    Photo by: VisitBritain/Daniel Wildey

    Location: London, England

    Group of people on board a speed boat on a city river

  • Two days in wheelchair-friendly Bristol

    Explore both history and a wealth of fun things to do on a two-day wheelchair-friendly break in Bristol.

    Photo by: SS Great Britain Trust and Adam Gasson

    Location: Bristol, England

    SS Great Britain passenger ship in Bristol.

  • Accessible places to visit in Liverpool

    Catch legendary live music, hop on the Mersey Ferry and scoff street food galore on a two-day wheelchair-friendly break in Liverpool.

    Photo by: Liverpool City Region LVEP/Rob Jones

    Location: Liverpool, England

    A group of friends sit together on a bench in front of an iconic building

  • Accessible places to visit in Chester

    Immerse yourself in Roman history, live entertainment and epic roast dinners on two-day wheelchair-friendly breaks in Chester.

    Photo by: Marketing Cheshire/Kat Hannon

    Location: Chester, England

    Two women sit talking together in a town centre

  • Accessible places to visit in Cambridge

    From punting along the River Cam to exploring the Polar Museum and sipping history-steeped pints, be amazed by accessible Cambridge.

    Photo by: Shutterstock/Pajor Pawel/Canal & River Trust

    Location: Cambridge, England

    View of college in Cambridge with people punting on River

  • Things to do on an accessible break in Northumberland

    From epic beaches to scene-stealing castles, Northumberland is just the ticket for a exciting weekend away

    Photo by: VisitBritain/Chris Ceasar

    Location: Bamburgh, England

    View from a distance of a castle on hill near a beach

  • Places to visit on an accessible break in Buckinghamshire

    Rolling hills and greenery, Michelin-starred restaurants and top-notch attractions combine to make Buckinghamshire a brilliant accessible destination.

    Photo by: National Trust Images/Hugh Mothersole.

    Location: Cliveden, England

    The Parterre at Cliveden, Buckinghamshire

  • Accessible places to visit in Durham

    This pretty-as-a-picture city has more than enough history and attractions for one of the best accessible short breaks in England.

    Photo by: Visit County Durham/Critical Tortoise/Andy Jones

    Location: Durham, England

    An elevated view of a Cathedral set amongst trees and a river

  • Accessible places to visit in Cumbria and the Lake District

    Find the best wheelchair-accessible things to do in the Lake District, from meeting alpacas to afternoon tea.

    Photo by: VisitBritain

    Location: Ullswater, England

    Two women wearing sunglasses on a boat on the lake

  • Accessible things to do in Newcastle

    From its famous castle to its vibrant Quayside, here’s how to spend an enjoyable, accessible two days in Newcastle.

    Photo by: Blackfriars Restaurant

    Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England

    A smartly dressed staff member serving wine and food to a couple in a dining room

In the spotlight: Lake District National Park

Escape to England’s largest National Park on a two day break.

Photo by: Visit Lake District/Paul Mitchell

Location: England

Two people enjoying a countryside view. One person is using an assisted wheelchair and the other person is sitting on a bench.

Accessible England

Find information and advice to help you plan an accessible trip in England.
  • Expert recommendations for different needs
  • Themed travel itineraries
  • Information on planning tools and apps
  • Links to useful resources
     

Photo by: VisitBritain/Nemorin

Location: Birmingham, England

Group of friends, one wheelchair user, sat around a table