Leisure and social activities (including wheel chair access)

Local Attractions - Warwickshire

There are many charities, voluntary organisations and clubs that organise leisure and social activities in the area, which are targeted at specific groups of people (ie. people with disabilities, elderly, ethnic communities, etc).

Local Attractions

Includes details of some attractions and facilities accessible to people with disabilities in Warwickshire West Midlands Worcestershire with links to their websites where available

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Avon Cruises

Swan's Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon.

2 wheelchair spaces available on each boat trip with help at hand for boarding and disembarking if required.
Tel. 01789 267073

Baddesley Clinton

(National Trust), Knowle, B93 0DQ

Wheelchair access to ground floor rooms and gardens. Braille guide available. Sympathetic hearing scheme.
Tel. 01564 783294

Charlecote Park (National Trust), Warwick, CV35 9ER

Wheelchair access to ground floor rooms and gardens. Wheelchairs and power driven buggy available. Braille guide and touch opportunities. Sympathetic hearing scheme.
Tel. 01684 855366 or 01789 470277

Coughton Court

(National Trust), Alcester, B49 5JA

Wheelchair access to gardens and 3 ground floor rooms. Adapted toilet facilities and wheelchairs available.
Braille guide available.
Tel. 01789 400777

Earlswood Lakes.

Undergoing an upgrading process for paths. These will have a wood chip surface and will be 1.5 metres wide with some gateways. Advised that British Waterways may be able to arrange for a guide to meet a party of disabled visitors for a pre-booked talk and tour.
Tel. 01564 784634.

Kenilworth Castle

(English Heritage)

Some access for wheelchairs.
Taped guides available for the visually impaired or those with hearing difficulties.
These are also available in French, German or Japanese.
Tel. 01926 852 078

Kingswood Junction

Near Lapworth.

Canal side walks along the Stratford-upon-Avon and Grand Union canals. Most of the tow paths are suitable for wheelchair users. There is a picnic and barbecue area with parking and disabled toilet facilities.

The Shakespeare properties.

Tel. 01789 204016

• www.shakespeare.org.uk

• Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon
  The house is not accessible by wheelchair but the exterior can be viewed from the garden, part of which is suitable for wheelchairs. There are disabled toilet facilities.
• Hall's Croft, Old Town, Stratford-upon-Avon
  Ground floor and gardens accessible to wheelchair users. There are disabled toilet facilities.
• Mary Arden's House, Wilmcote
  Most of the site is accessible by wheelchair except for the upper floor of the farm house. There are disabled toilet facilities.
• Nash's House and New Place, Chapel Street, Stratford-upon-Avon
  Ground floor and part of the garden is accessible to wheelchair users. There are disabled toilet facilities.
• Shakespeare's Birthplace, Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon
  Access to the ground floor is via a ramp. The visitor centre, its exhibition and garden are accessible to wheelchair users. There are disabled toilet facilities.

Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm

Tramway Walk, Swan's Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7LS.

Full access to all displays for wheelchair users. Disabled toilet facilities are situated nearby.
Tel. 01789 299288.

Umberslade Childrens Farm

The Leasowes, Tanworth-in-Arden.

Fully accessible to wheelchair users including some trailer rides. There are disabled toilet facilities.
Tel. 01564 742 251

Warwick Castle.

• www.warwick-castle.co.uk

Wheelchair access to grounds and gardens. Limited access to the interior of the castle. Disabled toilet facilities available.
Taped guides are available for the visually impaired and those with hearing difficulties.
Tel. 01926 495421