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When it comes to holidays, for some of us, our idea of the perfect break is hanging out on a beach, but for others, they like a little more excitement and will prefer a city break. If that sounds like you, here are some suggestions for accessible city breaks in the UK.

York, Yorkshire

As one of the UK’s oldest cities, York is a fascinating place to visit, whether you’re planning a day trip or a long weekend. While you might think that heritage attractions are inaccessible due to the nature of the buildings, many of the popular tourist spots in the city are accessible, especially the museums and cathedrals. Even York Minster has been adapted to accommodate all visitors, head online and find out more the facilities. The city’s Tourist Information Centre has wheelchairs and scooters available for visitors to borrow.

Bath, Somerset
 

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site and being famous for its hot springs and their so-called healing powers, Bath has long been a popular destination for a city break. It’s a compact city, making it fairly easy to get around the centre and there are lots of pretty parks and buildings for you to enjoy. As a World Heritage Site, you can find wheelchairs and mobility scooters to hire locally and some of the shops in the high street offer shop mobility and hearing loops.

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Another historical city, Cambridge is best known for being a university town, so many of the buildings, despite their age have been adapted to be accessible to all. There are several museums within the university grounds which have been modernised and are great for a range of accessibility needs and the city tour buses are suitable for all ages and ability.

Edinburgh, Scotland

If you’ve ever visited Edinburgh you’ll know that it is a very hilly city and bits of it are cobbled, which might make you think it isn’t very accessible but actually, the Scottish government have worked to make as much of the country as accessible as possible. The city is home to over 500 accessible hotels and events and museums are adapted to be welcoming to all. There are tour guides and attractions throughout the city that feature hearing loops, descriptive tours and wheelchair accessibility.

Chester, Chestershire

Another one that is perfect for history fans, Chester is often voted one of the most popular accessible cities in the UK. The zoo is accessible and there are mobility aids available to hire at the main entrance, while the heritage attractions and shops are also welcoming and accessible.

Where will you be visiting for an accessible city break? Find accommodation all over the UK here and plenty of things to do here.

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