Many of the businesses listed below have completed the Visit Worcestershire Accessibility Champions accreditation, which has been delivered to businesses and staff with the insight and knowledge to ensure everyone regardless of ability can enjoy a day out in Worcestershire.
Here are our top picks for inclusive days out in the county.
Attwell Farm Park
• Access: The park is wheelchair-friendly, with accessible paths throughout.
• Facilities: Accessible toilets and a Changing Places facility are available. Inclusive play areas with accessible seating.
• Additional Support: Staff are trained to assist visitors with additional needs with dedicated Accessibility Champions. Inclusive event programme for visitors, including quiet morning and autism-friendly events.
• Parking: Designated disabled parking spaces are close to the main entrance.
Worcester Theatres
• Access: The theatre is wheelchair-friendly, with wheelchair spaces and companion seats are available in prime locations across all auditoria.
• Facilities: Accessible toilets are located near key areas, and lifts provide access between levels.
• Additional Support: Infra-red hearing systems are installed in the Festival Theatre and cinema. Captioned, signed, audio-described, and relaxed performances are scheduled throughout the year.
• Parking: Designated disabled parking spaces are close to the main entrance.
Churchfields Farm
• Access: The farm offers step-free access to key areas, including the café and ice cream parlour.
• Facilities: Accessible toilets are available on-site.
• Additional Support: Staff are trained to assist visitors with additional needs with dedicated Accessibility Champions.
• Parking: Designated disabled parking spaces are close to the main entrance.
Spetchley Park Gardens
• Access: Main pathways are level and suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
• Facilities: Accessible toilets are available near the entrance.
• Additional Support: Staff are available to assist visitors with mobility needs.
• Parking: Designated disabled parking spaces are close to the main entrance.
The Valley, Evesham
• Access: Flat, level surfaces throughout make it easy to navigate with wheelchairs or pushchairs.
• Facilities: Accessible toilets with emergency pull cords are located on-site. Baby changing facilities are also available.
• Additional Support: Free wheelchair hire is offered through Evesham Garden Centre with advance booking.
• Parking: Designated disabled parking spaces are close to the main entrance.
Little Owl Farm Park
• Access: The farm features level pathways suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
• Facilities: Accessible toilets and a designated changing area are available.
• Additional Support: Staff are on hand to support visitors with additional needs.
• Parking: Designated disabled parking spaces are close to the main entrance.
West Midlands Safari Park
• Access: The park offers accessible routes throughout, including the safari drive-through guided tour with an accessible mini-bus available.
• Facilities: Accessible toilets and a Changing Places facility are available. inclusive event programme for visitors (see website for details).
• Additional Support: Wheelchair hire is available; booking in advance is recommended.
• Parking: Designated disabled parking spaces are close to the main entrance.
Avoncroft Museum
• Access: The open-air museum features level paths suitable for wheelchairs.
• Facilities: Accessible toilets are located near the entrance.
• Additional Support: Staff can provide assistance and information on accessible routes.
• Parking: Designated disabled parking spaces are close to the main entrance.
All Things Wild
• Access: The park offers accessible routes throughout, including to animal enclosures and play areas.
• Facilities: Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available.
• Additional Support: Wheelchair hire is available; advance booking is advised
• Parking: Designated disabled parking spaces are close to the main entrance.
The Commandery
• Access: The historic building has been adapted with ramps and lifts to provide access to most areas.
• Facilities: Accessible toilets are available on-site.
• Additional Support: Staff are trained to assist visitors with additional needs.
• Parking: Designated disabled parking spaces are close to the main entrance.
Morgan Experience
• Access: The visitor centre is fully accessible, with level entry and wide doorways.
• Facilities: Accessible toilets are available.
• Tours: Factory tours can be adapted to accommodate visitors with mobility needs.
• Parking: Designated disabled parking spaces are close to the main entrance.
Malvern Theatres
• Access: Wheelchair spaces and companion seats are available in all auditoria.
• Facilities: Accessible toilets are located throughout the venue.
• Additional Support: Infra-red hearing systems are available.
• Parking: Designated disabled parking spaces are close to the main entrance.
Arley Arboretum
• Access: Several hard-standing paths are suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs throughout the gardens.
• Facilities: Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available near the tearoom.
• Parking: Designated disabled parking spaces are located close to the entrance.
Three Counties Showground
• Access: The showground features level, tarmacked paths and ramps to all buildings, ensuring wheelchair accessibility throughout.
• Facilities: Accessible toilets are available across the site, including a Mobiloo with an electric hoist and adult-sized changing bench during major events. Baby changing facilities are also provided.
• Additional Support: A free shuttle bus with disabled access operates from Great Malvern Station during major events. Quiet spaces, hearing loops, and magnifying glasses are available, and the venue participates in the Sunflower Scheme for hidden disabilities. Electric scooters and manual wheelchairs are available for hire through Event Mobility; advance booking is recommended.
• Parking: Designated disabled parking spaces are close to the main entrance.
Great Witley Parish Church
• Access: The approach to the church includes a drive used by wheelchairs and mobility scooters; however, some sections may be challenging during wet weather.
• Facilities: Accessible toilets are available on-site.
• Additional Support: Staff and volunteers are present to assist visitors with additional needs.