Bedfordshire Parks & Attractions that offer Accessible Access

As the weather improves and the sun comes out, we all love to get outside and enjoy the sunshine and nature, however, this can be difficult for the elderly, disabled, and vulnerable.  Here’s a list of attractions in Bedfordshire that offer accessible access for those who have difficulty walking.

1. Woburn Abbey Gardens and Deer Park: This 28-acre garden is accessible to wheelchair users and has disabled toilets, a hearing loop, and free entry for carers.
2. The Swiss Garden at Shuttleworth: This picturesque garden is accessible to wheelchair users, with paved paths and disabled parking spaces. There are also disabled toilets and a hearing loop available.
3. Wrest Park: This stately home and gardens have accessible parking, toilets, and paths for wheelchair users. There are also mobility scooters available for hire.
4. The Lodge RSPB Reserve: This nature reserve has accessible trails for wheelchair users, with disabled toilets and car parking available.
5. Dunstable Downs: This park offers accessible parking, toilets, and paths for wheelchair users. There are also mobility scooters available for hire.
6. Rushmere Country Park: This park has accessible trails for wheelchair users, with disabled toilets and parking available.
7. Leighton Buzzard Railway: This heritage railway is accessible to wheelchair users, with disabled toilets and parking available.
8. The Higgins Bedford: This art gallery and museum are fully accessible with wheelchair access, lifts, and disabled toilets. There are also audio guides and touch tours available for visually impaired visitors.
9. Priory Country Park: This park offers accessible paths, toilets, and parking for wheelchair users.
10. The Forest of Marston Vale: This community forest has accessible paths for wheelchair users, with disabled toilets and parking available.
11. The Grove Theatre: This theatre is fully accessible to wheelchair users, with disabled toilets and parking available. There are also audio-described performances and BSL-interpreted events.

Please note that accessibility features may vary between attractions and are subject to change, so it’s best to check with each venue directly for specific details before you go.