Accessibility

Dorset is a fantastic place to visit for people of all ages and abilities.

To make planning your perfect break a little easier, we have put together a selection of information and helpful access guides for areas across Dorset.

Guides for additional needs

Our guides contain simple and practical information on access, transport, parking and public toilets and are designed to help enable our visitors with additional needs to make an informed decision when planning their holiday, short break away or day out.

Additional publications to compliment these guides and further assist your visit are available on request from our Tourist Information Centres.

Accessible accommodation

Looking for wheelchair friendly self catering or serviced accommodation?

We have a list of accessible accommodation in Dorset that have taken part in the National Accessible Scheme.

Mobility

If you need a little extra help getting around whilst on holiday, Dorset's mobility hire companies will hire out wheelchairs and mobility scooters for a range of needs:

• Active Mobility is based in Weymouth
• Purbeck Mobility Centre is based in Wareham
• Swanage Mobility is based in Swanage

Disabled toilets

Changing Places are toilet and changing facilities for the disabled with restricted mobility.

Further information on the facilities available in Dorset can be found on the Changing Places UK website

Blue Badge holders

Information can be found online about parking with the use of a disability blue badge in Dorset Council car parks. Other car parks are available for Bournemouth car parks, Poole car parks and Swanage car parks.

Accessible Attractions

The attractions of Dorset offer varying levels of accessibility so we recommend checking their websites for the full and up to date information about their facilities. Look out for a link to their accessibility guide.

The Dorset Tourism Awards have recently commended the following attractions for their accessibility and inclusivity:

Durlston Country Park National Nature Reserve in Swanage

Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum in Dorchester

Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre near Wareham

Moors Valley Country Park and Forest near Ringwood

Further information

Tourism for All UK is the UK Voice for Accessible Tourism - a national charity dedicated to making tourism welcoming to all.

Additional help and guidance on accessible tourism can be obtained from Tourism for All UK.

For more tips and advice on accessible holiday travel in England, go to the EnjoyEngland website.