Attractions in Bristol that can accommodate those requiring Mobility Assistance

If you are planning a weekend away or an extended stay, Bristol has plenty to offer those with an impairment, physical disabilities or medical conditions where assistance is required. Quality information is available both from the internet and also from the venues themselves.

Some of the key attractions include M Shed, which offers a glimpse into what the city has had to offer to those growing up or moving there through the years. The museum is fully accessible to those with mobility scooters and wheelchairs. It is closed on Mondays but open 10am -5pm throughout the rest of the week.

Another attraction that is worth exploring and is fully accessible is Brunel’s SS Great Britain. Inspect the legendary steamship, visit the informative museum and also take a look at the historic dockyard. Brunel’s genius is said to have reshaped history and touched many lives. Again, this attraction is closed on Mondays, but open 10am- 4pm the rest of the week.

Bristol Aquarium is again a fully accessible place to go and prides itself on its capacity to deliver conservation education through their talks, feeding shows and special activities. Opening hours vary according to the time of year but all information is available on the website.

Free to enter is the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery where you can look back in time at peoples’ experiences and how they expressed themselves through their art, brought to you by the dedicated staff and curators at the venue. Fully accessible once more, it is open 10am-5pm every day except Mondays.

Somewhat more conspicuous is Aerospace Bristol, fully accessible, with opening hours that will be worth a check before your intended visit, as they are closed on some infrequent days. It is possible, amongst many other sights and interactive activities to step aboard Concorde, follow the history of aviation starting from the early 1900’s and see how this has shaped travel ever since. Children may enjoy the special trails designed to appeal to budding engineers and pilots.

Away from the city centre is the Slimbridge Wetland Centre which declares itself as accessible as possible, possibly due to some uneven terrain that is inherent. There is free accessible parking, a hearing induction loop and mobility scooters for hire.

Considering the accessibility options for those in some need, Visit Bristol have worked closely with AccessAble to provide detailed information on places to stay, attractions, restaurants and shopping centres, as well as other places of interest.

Several of the business listings on the Visit Bristol website have links to their own independently produced AccessAble page providing information on many things including parking, physical access to such facilities as toilets, reception areas and hotel rooms. Scroll down to the Accessibility section on individual listings, or by clicking on the Accessibility Facilities tab.

AccessAble have also put together a full city guide for Bristol, where you can find accessible pedestrian routes over the whole city. Hiring of mobility scooters and wheelchairs is available from Bristol Shopmobility. They can be found on the ground floor of Cabot Circus Car Park.

Check availability before you embark on your excursion, considering all of the above, to not be disappointed and include Bristol as another great UK city to recommend to others who may need just that little bit of extra help getting around.

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