Disabled Access Day – Top 5 Places to Visit
Disabled Access Day is an annual event, to raise awareness of the access issues faced by the disabled community. The first event took place Saturday, January 17, 2015 and over 200 organisation took part across the UK and further afield. This Saturday, 12th March 2016, businesses are gearing up to take part in this year’s #AccessDay. To help plan your day please see below for our Top 5 Attractions to visit with Changing Places facilities.
1. Attingham Park – 18th Century Mansion and Estate
Attingham, Atcham SY4 4TP – www.nationaltrust.org.uk/attingham-park
Attingham Park is a country house and estate in Shropshire, England. Located near the village of Atcham, Attingham Park comprises of roughly 4000 acres. Owned by the National Trust, this 18th-century grade I listed home contains one of the most complete surviving collections of Regency style. With our newest installed Changing Places facility, Attingham Park is now accessible for the disabled community and is a fantastic place to visit.
Plan your journey or view Attingham Park Changing Places on the CP map.
2. Brentwood Centre – Sports & entertainment venue
Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9NN – www.brentwood-centre.co.uk
The Brentwood Leisure Trust is a leisure and entertainment company that operates seven venues in Brentwood and its surrounding areas. For sport and leisure, The Brentwood Centre has a host of first class facilities. They have a fitness centre, two swimming pools, a 12 court sports hall, a dedicated mixed martial arts centre and a 3G synthetic football pitch and a Changing Places facility.
Plan your journey or view Brentwood Centre Changing Places on the CP map.
3. Sandcastle Waterpark – UK’s Largest Indoor Waterpark
South Beach, Blackpool FY4 1BB – www.sandcastle-waterpark.co.uk
Sandcastle Waterpark is the UK’s Largest Indoor Waterpark. The Waterpark features over 18 slides and attractions including water slides, fun pools, wave machine, water chutes, burger bars, snack bars, arcades, swim shop and much more. They cater for families with children of any age have an award winning Changing Places facility. So, if you’re looking for things to do in Blackpool and fancy a great day Sandcastle Waterpark is a great place to visit.
Plan your journey or view Sandcastle Waterpark Changing Places on the CP map.
4. The Usual Place – Café and social enterprise venue
Academy Street, Dumfries, DG1 1BZ – www.theusualplace.org
Housed in the former Townhead Church at the junction of Academy Street and Lover’s Walk, this stunning, fully accessible venue is the perfect place to enjoy a hearty breakfast on the way to work, meet with friends for a coffee and a chat or enjoy lunch away from the hustle and bustle of the town.
The Unusual Place cafe is large and has cosy corners with comfortable seating where customers can meet friends to chat, enjoy a snack or a tea or coffee in stunning, yet relaxed surroundings. It’s also perfect for business meetings.
Plan your journey or view The Usual Place Changing Places on the CP map.
5. Milestones Museum – Living History is a museum
Churchill Way West, Basingstoke, RG22 6PG – www.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk/milestones-museum
Explore what life was like for Hampshire people in the past by wandering through Milestones’ old cobbled streets. And as you wander round you may also encounter some of our costumed characters…Enthusiasts will enjoy our collection of beautifully restored vintage vehicles – and so will kids of all ages!
If you prefer shopping you’ll be able to discover what shops used to be like before chain stores took over. You’ll probably recognise some of the things they sold, while others might leave you scratching your head about what they were actually for.
Plan your journey or view Milestones Museum Changing Places on the CP map.
