Holidays
This is a brief guide to some holiday opportunities available for disabled people. This information sheet can only give details of a fraction of holidays and services available. For further information please contact a specialist organisation such as Tourism for All or the local tourist boards.
Accessible mainstream holidays in Europe and America
Enable Holidays
Tel: 0871 222 4939
This service provides detailed, audited information on resorts, travel options and available adaptations.
Accessible accommodation in the UK
Dalraddy Chalet
Capability Scotland
Isla Road
Perth PH2 7HQ
Tel: 01738 632995
Chalet owned by Capability Scotland providing accessible accommodation for six people in three twin-bedded rooms. Includes Freeview TV.
Forest Holidays
Bath Yard
Moira
Derbyshire DE12 6BD
Tel: 0845 130 8223 - cabins
0845 130 8224 - campsites
Email: fe.holidays@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Website: www.forestholidays.co.uk
Provide a range of holiday cabins on three sites, some of which have been specially adapted for disabled people and are suitable for wheelchair users. Also have 21 caravan and camping sites across the UK, many of which have disabled facilities. ‘Forest Experience' cards are issued free of charge to disabled people (usual cost £12) giving a range of discounts on site and at local attractions.
Farm Stay UK Ltd
National Agricultural Centre
Stoneleigh Park
Warwickshire, CV8 2LG
Tel: 024 7669 6909
Email: admin@farmstayuk.co.uk
Website: www.farmstayuk.co.uk
Holidays on farms using Accessibility Scheme symbols to denote levels of accessibility for disabled people.
Grooms Holidays
PO Box 36
Cowbridge
Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7GB
Tel: 08456 584478
Email: holidays@johngrooms.org.uk
Website: www.johngrooms.org.uk
Provides a range of accessible holiday accommodation (hotels and self-catering) in the UK for disabled people, their families and friends.
HELP (Holiday Endeavour for Lone Parents)
PO Box 244
Gainsborough
DN21 9AQ
Tel: 01427 668717
Provides low-cost holidays for lone parents and their children. Some accommodation is accessible.
Holiday accommodation with care
Vitalise (Delete - formerly Winged Fellowship Trust)
Head Office
12 City Forum, 250 City Road
London EC1V 8AF
Tel: 0845 345 1972 - info
Website: www.vitalise.org.uk
Holidays for disabled adults and children, offering a range of accessible residential respite breaks and other services designed for disabled people and carers. Provides five purpose-built holiday centres around the UK. Holiday centres are in Southport, Nottingham, Chigwell, Southampton and Cornwall. Accommodation is fully accessible and nursing care is available. Also has self catering accommodation and organises overseas and adventure holidays.
Companies providing specialist holidays for disabled people
3 H Fund
147A Camden Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent TN1 2RA
Tel: 01892 547474
Email: info@3hfund.org.uk
Website: www.3hfund.org.uk
Provider of group holidays for disabled people and respite for carers. Holidays in UK and abroad. Care is provided by volunteer helpers, experienced leaders and a nurse or access to local medical facilities. May give modest grants in special circumstances.
Holidays for Disabled People Ltd
PO Box 164
Totton
Southampton
Hants SO40 9WZ
Tel: 01252 332452
Email: h4dpl@aol.com
Organises holidays for physically disabled adults in the UK and abroad. Nurse accompanies each group. Doctor in attendance on UK holidays.)
Accessible Travel and Leisure
Avionics House
Naas Lane
Quedgeley Enterprise Centre
Quedgeley
Glos. GL2 4SN
Tel: 01452 729 739
Email: info@accessibletravel.co.uk
Website: www.accessibletravel.co.uk
Travel booking service for disabled people and tailor-made trips worldwide. Also offers a range of accessible accommodation in the Mediterranean.
Access Travel (Lancs) Ltd
6 The Hillock
Astley
Lancs M29 7GW
Tel: 01942 888844
Email: mailto:info@access-travel.co.uk
Website: www.access-travel.co.uk
Offers continental holidays to wheelchair-accessible resorts. Holiday homes in France.
Can Be Done Ltd
11 Woodcock Hill
Harrow
Middlesex HA3 0XP
Tel: 020 8907 2400
Email: holidays@canbedone.co.uk
Website: www.canbedone.co.uk
Personalised tour planning service for disabled people with short-break holidays in UK and overseas.
Outdoor/activity holidays
Badaguish Outdoor Centre
Aviemore
Inverness-shire PH22 1QU
Tel: 01479 861285
Email: info@badaguish.org
Website: www.badaguish.org
Activity holidays with support and accommodation for people with learning, multiple or physical disabilities aged 4 - 65. Individuals and groups of up to 12 people are catered for.
Calvert Trust Adventure Centre
Little Crosthwaite
Keswick
Cumbria CA12 4QD
Tel: 017687 72255 - phone and minicom
Email: calvert.keswick@dial.pipex.com
Website: www.calvert-trust.org.uk
Adventure centre near Keswick providing accommodation, care and facilities for disabled people. Courses include sailing, riding and abseiling. Facilities include heated indoor swimming pool with sauna and games room.
Calvert Trust Kielder
Kielder Water
Hexham
Northumberland NE48 1BS
Tel: 01434 250232
Email: enquiries@calvert-kielder.com
Website: www.calvert-trust.org.uk/kielder
Close to Kielder Water, the centre accommodates disabled people, their families and friends. Carers can be provided. Ten self-catering chalets are also available. Activities include climbing, walking, archery and swimming.
Calvert Trust Exmoor
Wistland Pound
Kentisbury
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4SJ
Tel 01598 763221
Offers a wide range of activities for people of all abilities and ages and accessible accommodation.
Churchtown
Lanlivery
Bodmin
Cornwall, PL30 5BT
Tel: 01208 872 148
Email: mailto:churchtown@saqnet.co.uk
Website: www.vitalise.org.uk
Part of Vitalise, Churchtown provides accessible adventure, environmental, leisure and recreation courses. Activities include sailing, canoeing, rock climbing, environmental studies and arts and crafts. The centre has its own nature reserve and swimming pool. Courses can be tailor-made and care staff are available.
King Line Cottages
Ferry Road
Horning
Norwich
Norfolk NR12 8PS
Tel: 01692 630 297
Email: kingline@norfolk-broads.co.uk
Website: www.norfolk-broads.co.uk
Self-catering holiday lodges in Norfolk. Two day-boats suitable for wheelchair users to hire.
Disability Snowsport UK
Cairngorm Mountain
Via Aviemore
Inverness-shire PH22 1RB
Tel: 01479 861272
Website: www.disabilitysnowsport.org.uk
Opportunities for disabled people to participate in winter outdoor activities.
Travel insurance
A selection of companies offering travel insurance for disabled people.
J & M Insurance Services (UK) plc
Peregrine House
Bakers Lane
Epping
Essex
CM16 5DQ
Tel: 0845 338 1638
Website: www.jmi.co.uk
All Clear Travel Insurance Services
6th Floor, Regents House
Hubert Road
Brentwood
Essex CM14 4JE
Tel: 0871 208 8579
Email: info@allcleartravel.co.uk
Website: www.allcleartravel.co.uk
Travel insurance for disabled travellers and those with pre-existing conditions.
Fogg Travel Insurance Services
Crow Hill Drive
Mansfield
Notts NG19 7AE
Tel: 01623 631331
Email: mailto:info@fogginsure.co.uk
Website: www.fogginsure.co.uk
Specialist insurance provider for disabled people. Each policy is tailored for individual needs.
Further information
Tourism for All (UK) c/o Vitalise
Tel: 0845 124 9971 - information
0845 124 9973 - bookings
Email: mailto:info@holidaycare.org.uk
Website: www.holidaycare.org.uk
Provides holiday information and advice for disabled people and their carers, including group holidays, activity holidays, holidays for unaccompanied children and young adults, holidays where care is provided, transport advice and much more.
RADAR (Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation)
Tel: 020 7250 3222
Email: radar@radar.org.uk
Website: www.radar.org.uk
Compiles book entitled "Holidays in Britain and Ireland" priced £13.50 including postage and package (2008).
Air Transport Users Council
Tel: 020 7240 6061(Monday through Thursday, 9:30am-2:30pm only)
Website: www.auc.org.uk
Free guide for passengers planning air travel including information for those with special needs.
Traveline
National enquiry service for public transport information.
Tel: 0871 200 22 33
Disabled Holiday Directory
Tel: 0134 887 5592 (between 08.30-13.30)
Email: sian@disabledholidaydirectory.co.uk
Website: www.disabledholidaydirectory.co.uk
Web directory where you can find or add information on accessible holiday accommodation.
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