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3H FUND (Help the Handicapped Holiday Fund)
Last Updated: 03.12.2009 |
3H FUND (Help the Handicapped Holiday Fund) organises holidays for physically disabled people. Care is provided with two experienced leaders, a nurse and volunteer helpers. This in turn gives the regular carer a period of respite.
address: 3H Fund, B2 Speldhurst Business Park, Langton Road, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0AQ
telephone: 01892 860207
website: www.3hfund.org.uk
email: info@3hfund.org.uk
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ACCESS TRAVEL (LANCS) LTD
Last Updated: 04.02.2010 |
ACCESS TRAVEL (LANCS) LTD is a tour operator specialising in holidays abroad for wheelchair users.
address: Access Travel (LANCS) Ltd., 6 The Hillock, Astley, Manchester, M29 7GW
telephone: 01942 888844
fax: 01942 891811
website: www.access-travel.co.uk
email: office@access-travel.co.uk
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ACTIVENTURE
Last Updated: 05.03.2010 |
ACTIVENTURE is a holiday and respite scheme for young people between 8 and 18 years old with disabilities or special needs. Activity holidays are held at two purpose built outdoor activity centres, Hindleap Warren in East Sussex and Amersham in Buckinghamshire.
address: Activenture, Wych Cross, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JS
telephone: 01342 828215
website: www.activenture.org
email: admin@hindleap.com
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ASSISTANCE TRAVEL SERVICE
Last Updated: 04.02.2010 |
ASSISTANCE TRAVEL SERVICE arranges worldwide holidays for families or small groups with disabled members.
address: Assistance Travel Service Ltd, ATS House, 1 Tank Lane, Purfleet, Essex, RM19 1TA
telephone: 01708 860514
mobile: 07810202429
fax: 01708 209316
website: www.assistedholidays.com
email: aatstravel@aol.com
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BADAGUISH OUTDOOR CENTRE
Last Updated: 14.12.2009 |
BADAGUISH OUTDOOR CENTRE has access to a fully integrated range of community and tourist recreation facilities around Aviemore and the Cairngorms and offers activity holidays and courses with 24 hour respite care for unaccompanied people with learning/multiple or physical disabilities. There are also log cabins for up to 10 people, which are suitable for families.
address: Badaguish Outdoor Centre, Aviemore, Invernessshire, PH22 1QU
telephone: 01479 861285
website: www.badaguish.org
email: info@badaguish.org
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BENDRIGG TRUST
Last Updated: 27.11.2009 |
BENDRIGG TRUST welcomes children with special needs to come to the centre for the week or weekend. There is no age limit and all ages and abilities can take part in the activities. Programmes are 'tailor-made' for each group and a wide variety of activities can be incorporated, including climbing, abseiling, canoeing, caving, sailing and orienteering. Bendrigg is open throughout the year and a team of qualified instructors are employed to deliver the activities.
contact: Jo Winchester
address: Bendrigg Lodge, Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0NR
telephone: 01539 723766
fax: 01539 722446
website: www.bendrigg.org.uk
email: office@bendrigg.org.uk
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BLAGDON FARM COUNTRY HOLIDAYS
Last Updated: 04.02.2010 |
BLAGDON FARM COUNTRY HOLIDAYS is a holiday venue welcoming people with disabilities including those in wheelchairs. The venue now offers a hydrotherapy pool.
address: Blagdon Farm Country Holidays, Ashwater, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5DF
telephone: 01409 211509
website: www.blagdon-farm.co.uk
email: info@blagdon-farm.co.uk
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BREAK
Last Updated: 30.11.2009 |
BREAK provides fully inclusive supported seaside holidays and respite care for children and adults with learning difficulties, associated challenging behaviour and high level needs. Rainbow, the holiday centre based in North Norfolk provides 24 hour care alongside a programme of outings and activites suited to the needs of all guests. Break also has self catering chalets in the West Country.
contact: Guest Bookings Administrator
address: BREAK, Davison House, 1 Montague Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8WN
telephone: 01263 822161
fax: 01263 822181
website: www.break-charity.org
email: office@break-charity.org
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BREAKAWAY HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS & BREAKAWAY ACTIVE
Last Updated: 17.11.2009 |
BREAKAWAY and BREAKAWAY ACTIVE offers a wide range of holidays and short breaks in the UK, Europe and the USA for small groups and individuals with learning disabilities aged 17+. They offer special interest mini-breaks in the spring and autumn and a full range of holidays throughout the year.
Breakaway Active holidays are ideal for young people aged between 17 and 35 who are looking for lively, activity based holiday. All holidays come with an appropriate level of support from our small team of experienced couriers.
contact: Penny Elsip
additional contact 1: Kevin Bury
address: Breakaway Holidays and Weekends Ltd & Breakaway Active, 135 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7PY
telephone: 01245 260330
mobile: 07790 770218
website: www.breakawayhols.co.uk and www.breakawayactive.co.uk
email: breakawayhols@aol.com / breakawayactive@aol.com
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CAMP MOHAWK
Last Updated: 27.11.2009 |
CAMP MOHAWK is a day centre for children with autistic spectrum disorders and other special needs, situated in the woods near Wargrave, three miles from Henley-on-Thames. The camp has a heated special needs swimming pool, picnic area, multi-sensory rooms, adventure playground and a quiet room for videos. Contact CAMP MOHAWK or visit the website for opening times throughout the year.
contact: Luke Jansen
address: Camp Mohawk, Wargrave, Berkshire, RG10 8PU
telephone: 01189 404045
fax: 01189 402986
website: www.campmohawk.org.uk
email: camp_mohawk@hotmail.com
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CAMPING FOR THE DISABLED
Last Updated: 27.11.2009 |
CAMPING FOR THE DISABLED provides information and advice on camping and camp equipment in Britain and Europe.
address: Mobility Information Services, 20 Burton Close, Dawley, Telford, TF4 2BX
telephone: 01743 340269
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CANAL BOAT PROJECT
Last Updated: 04.03.2010 |
CANAL BOAT PROJECT is a charity that hires purpose built and adapted wide-beam accessible canal boats for holidays, short breaks and day trips to families, groups and individuals with physical, sensory and learning difficulties and impairments as well as community groups. Central heating allows the boats to be available all year. The boats are moored on the river Stort in Harlow.
address: The Canal Boat Project, Lock View, Burnt Mill Lane, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2QS
telephone: 01279 424444
website: www.canalboat.org.uk
email: admin@canalboat.org.uk
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CHURCHTOWN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CENTRE
Last Updated: 31.03.2010 |
CHURCHTOWN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CENTRE provides outdoor, environmental and adventure training courses accessible to everyone regardless of degree of special need. The Centre is well equipped with an indoor swimming pool, farm, nature reserve, attractive grounds and river watersports.
address: Churchtown Outdoor Adventure Centre, Lanlivery, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30 5BT
telephone: 01208 872148
fax: 01208 873377
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DISABILITY SNOW SPORT UK
Last Updated: 04.02.2010 |
DISABILITY SNOW SPORT UK organises skiing holidays for people with any type of disability.
address: Disability Snow Sport UK, Cairngorm Mountain, Via Aviemore, Invernessshire, PH22 1RB
telephone: 01479 861272
fax: 01479 861272
website: www.disabilitysnowsport.org.uk
email: info@disabilitysnowsport.org.uk
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DISABLED HOLIDAY DIRECTORY
Last Updated: 08.07.2010 |
DISABLED HOLIDAY DIRECTORY is an Internet based directory specialising in worldwide holidays for the disabled and provides advice and information regarding holiday accommodation. The phone line is open 9am to 1.30pm Monday to Friday.
address: Disabled Holiday Directory, Premier House, Manchester Road, Mossley, Lancs, OL5 9AA
telephone: 01457 837578
website: www.disabledholidaydirectory.co.uk
email: enquiries@disabledholidaydirectory.co.uk
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DO IT 4 REAL
Last Updated: 30.11.2009 |
DO IT 4 REAL is run by YHA (England and Wales) Ltd and organises Summer Camps full of exciting activities, action and adventure for young people throughout the school summer break. Children with special needs and disabilities are welcome but contact should be made to check suitability.
contact: Jim Norman
telephone: 01629 592530
website: www.doit4real.co.uk
email: doit4real@yha.org.uk
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HCPT (The Pilgrimage Trust)
Last Updated: 01.12.2009 |
HCPT (The Pilgrimage Trust) was formed in 1956 and offers around 2,000 children from the UK, aged 7-18, with disabilities and other social or emotional needs, a Pilgrimage Holiday to Lourdes in France. The holidays give children the opportunity to experience memories and friendships in a safe and caring environment with one-to-one help at all times.
address: HCPT, Oakfield Park, 32 Bilton Road, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV22 7HQ
telephone: 01788 564646
fax: 01788 564640
website: www.hcpt.org.uk
email: hq@hcpt.org.uk
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HELP (Holiday Endeavour for Lone Parents)
Last Updated: 30.11.2009 |
HELP (Holiday Endeavour for Lone Parents) is a non-profit making self-funding organisation run by volunteers who are or have been lone parents. HELP offers discount holidays for lone parent families, single access parents, prisoners wives/husbands and Forces wives whose husbands are on active duty.
contact: Barbara Jeffels
address: HELP, PO Box 244, Gainsborough, DN21 9AQ
telephone: 01427 668717
fax: 01427 668717
website: www.helphols.co.uk
email: janice@help.fslife.co.uk
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HINDLEAP WARREN OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE
Last Updated: 09.02.2010 |
HINDLEAP WARREN OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE is a purpose built residential outdoor education centre situated within three hundred acres of woodland in the Ashdown Forest. Activities include canoeing, rock climbing and caving. All courses are designed individually to meet the requirements of the group concerned.
contact: Tony Smith
address: Hindleap Warren Outdoor Education Centre, Wych Cross, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JS
telephone: 01342 822625
fax: 01342 822913
website: www.londonyouth.org.uk
email: admin@hindleap.co.uk
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I NEED A HOLIDAY TOO
Last Updated: 25.05.2010 |
I NEED A HOLIDAY TOO offers accessible and supported holidays for disabled people in France. They offer accommodation, equipment hire, adapted transport and support workers. I Need A Holiday Too caters for individuals, groups and families.
contact: Jacqui Albarn
address: I Need A Holiday Too, 21 Rue St Jean, La Roche Derrion, 22450, France
telephone: 0800 949 6801
website: www.ineedaholidaytoo.com
email: Jacqui@ineedaholidaytoo.com
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JASMINE CARE HOLIDAYS
Last Updated: 08.09.2010 |
JASMINE CARE HOLIDAYS provides tailor made breaks for adults requiring post operative care, those who are disabled or wheelchair bound, and to the elderly looking for a little extra help. Clients can relax in the beautiful warm surroundings of Nerja in Spain; enjoy home cooked meals; and visit the local tourist attractions, all with the reassurance of having personal 24 hour care from qualified carers Ron and Sandra.
contact: Zoe Keyes
address: Jasmine Care Holidays, Capistrano Village, Nerja, 29780, Malaga
telephone: + 34 952521516
mobile: + 34 617290910
website: http://www.aperfectproperty.co.uk/caringholidays.php
email: rentals@aperfectproperty.co.uk
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KICK ASTHMA HOLIDAYS
Last Updated: 04.02.2010 |
KICK ASTHMA HOLIDAYS offers fun, action packed holidays for children with asthma and other related conditions. The holidays are run by Asthma UK.
address: Kick Asthma Holidays, Summit House, 70 Wilson Street, London, EC2A 2DB
telephone: 020 7786 4900
website: www.asthma.org.uk
email: info@asthma.org.uk
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KINGFISHER BARN
Last Updated: 15.12.2009 |
KINGFISHER BARN is a renovated 17th Century barn with converted stable buildings offering self catering and bed and breakfast accommodation with special facilities for wheelchair users, including an indoor swimming pool.
address: Kingfisher Barn Ltd, Rye Farm, Culham, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 3NN
telephone: 01235 527538
fax: 01235 537538
website: www.kingfisherbarn.com
email: info@kingfisherbarn.com
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LE FOSSO IN BRITTANY
Last Updated: 19.05.2010 |
LE FOSSO IN BRITTANY provides holiday accommodation to families and groups with no restriction on age or disability. Self catered accommodation is available for families in the self-contained "Ciderhouse". In the main "Farmhouse," full or half board is available for groups of up to 27. There are English and French speaking staff on site.
contact: Mike Townsend
telephone: (00 33) 296 284797
website: www.lefosso.com
email: lefosso@club-internet.fr
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LIVABILITY
Last Updated: 04.02.2010 |
LIVABILITY is a charity which enables disabled people to lead their lives as independently as possible and is the UK's largest provider of accessible hotels and self-catering properties.
telephone: 020 7452 2121
website: www.livability.org.uk
email: info@livability.org.uk
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LOW MILL OUTDOOR CENTRE
Last Updated: 15.12.2010 |
LOW MILL OUTDOOR CENTRE is a residential centre situated in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park offering groups of people of all ages and abilities activity based adventure holidays with experienced and qualified staff. Activities include canoeing, climbing, caving, gorge-scrambling, abseiling, archery, hill-walking, orienteering and navigation.
address: Low Mill Outdoor Centre, Askrigg, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3HZ
telephone: 01969 650432
website: www.lowmill.com
email: info@lowmill.com
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MERSEA OUTDOORS
Last Updated: 30.11.2009 |
MERSEA OUTDOORS offers outdoor adventurous activities for people with disabilities. There is a Mersea Festival held in August, which is suitable for disabled people and their families.
address: Mersea Outdoors, Rewsalls Lane, East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8SX
telephone: 01206 383226
fax: 01206 385598
website: www.merseaoutdoors.com
email: info@merseaoutdoors.com
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NATIONAL HOLIDAY FUND FOR SICK & DISABLED CHILDREN
Last Updated: 24.02.2010 |
NATIONAL HOLIDAY FUND FOR SICK & DISABLED CHILDREN organises holidays in Florida for chronically or terminally ill children, and temporarily or permanently disabled children aged between 8 and 18 years.
address: NHF, PO Box 318, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4WT
telephone: 01493 731235
website: www.nhfcharity.co.uk
email: nhoffice@aol.com
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QE2 ACTIVITY CENTRE
Last Updated: 01.12.2009 |
QE2 ACTIVITY CENTRE specialises in providing outdoor activities for people of all ages with special needs. They cater for families who have a child or parent with a disability and groups from special schools, clubs etc. Activities include canoeing, motorboating, climbing, archery and team challenges. There is a sports hall with a skittle alley, table tennis, badminton and unihoc.
contact: Phil Oates
address: QE2 Activity Centre, Manor Farm Country Park, Pylands Lane, Bursledon, Hampshire, SO31 1BH
telephone: 02380 404844
website: www.qe2activitycentre.co.uk
email: qe2centre@aol.com
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RADAR (Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation)
Last Updated: 04.02.2010 |
RADAR (Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation) compiles regularly updated guides including "Holidays in Britain and Ireland".
address: RADAR, Unit 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF
telephone: 020 7250 3222
textphone: 020 7250 4119
fax: 020 7250 0212
website: www.radar.org.uk
email: radar@radar.org.uk
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RADARSEARCH
Last Updated: 04.02.2010 |
RADARSEARCH is an online version of RADAR's long established guide for disabled peoples holiday accommodation in Britain and Ireland. The facility enables you to search for a holiday in the UK based on requirements needs, accommodation facilities and preferred location.
website: www.directenquiries.com
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ROCK UK
Last Updated: 04.02.2010 |
ROCK UK provides residential and activity centres in four rural locations in Britain for groups of young people including those with special needs. The centres offer self-contained accommodation and many sports and activity facilities.
telephone: 0844 8000 222
website: www.rockuk.org
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SNAC (Special Needs Accommodation Centre)
Last Updated: 29.03.2010 |
SNAC (Special Needs Accommodation Centre) is situated in a quiet, rural location in the corner of the Wash, near Boston, Lincolnshire and has three semi-detached houses converted and refurbished to offer good quality group accommodation for adults and children who visit with their carers. They provide learning opportunities and experiences that enhance people’s lives. SNAC welcomes children and adults, able-bodied or with special needs and can accommodate large groups, family groups or individuals.
contact: Chris Hutton
address: Lincolnshire SNAC, 9-14 Croppers Way, Freiston, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 0QT
telephone: 01205 761373 or 01205 760615
website: www.snac.org.uk
email: helen.banks@snac.org.uk
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SUNSHINE SUPPORTED HOLIDAYS
Last Updated: 27.04.2010 |
SUNSHINE SUPPORTED HOLIDAYS is a private company offering quality 24 hour all year round supported holidays/respite care on the Costa Del Sol, Spain. All staff are appropriately trained and qualified, and are on hand 24 hours a day. Sunshine Supported Holidays can also accommodate and welcome a friend, carer, enabler or family member if necessary.
telephone: +34 608 674 678/ +34 618 226 056
website: www.sunshine-supported-holidays.com
email: info@sunshine-supported-holidays.com
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THE BRUCE CHARITABLE TRUST
Last Updated: 04.03.2010 |
THE BRUCE CHARITABLE TRUST provides self-steer holidays on purpose built, wide beam canal boats on the Kennet & Avon Canal for disabled people, together with their carers. The Trust caters for a wide variety of special needs.
address: The Bruce Charitable Trust, PO Box 21, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 9YY
telephone: 01672 515498
fax: 01672 516441
website: www.brucetrust.org.uk
email: enquiries@brucetrust.org.uk
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THE CALVERT TRUST - EXMOOR
Last Updated: 04.03.2010 |
THE CALVERT TRUST - EXMOOR, is an outdoor activity centre for disabled people and their families offering a wide range of sports and recreational activities.
address: The Calvert Trust, Wistlandpound, Kentisbury, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4SJ
telephone: 01598 763221
website: www.calvert-trust.org.uk
email: exmoor@calvert-trust.org.uk
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THE CALVERT TRUST - KIELDER
Last Updated: 04.03.2010 |
THE CALVERT TRUST - KIELDER, is an outdoor activity centre for disabled people and their families offering a wide range of sports and recreational activities.
address: The Calvert Trust, Kielder Water, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1BS
telephone: 01434 250232
website: www.calvert-trust.org.uk
email: enquiries@calvert-kielder.com
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THE CALVERT TRUST - LAKE DISTRICT
Last Updated: 04.03.2010 |
THE CALVERT TRUST - LAKE DISTRICT is a residential outdoor activity centre for people with physical, sensory and/or learning disabilities, and their friends and families. It offers a range of activities such as climbing, abseiling, horse riding, archery, orienteering, ghyll scrambling, sailing, canoeing and paragliding.
address: The Calvert Trust, Little Crossthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4QD
telephone: 01768 772255
website: www.calvert-trust.org.uk
email: enquiries@lakedistrict.calvert-trust.org.uk
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THE CIRDAN SAILING TRUST
Last Updated: 04.03.2010 |
THE CIRDAN SAILING TRUST provides an opportunity to experience life aboard a large sailing vessel for young people over 10 years, who are disadvantaged socially, mentally or physically. The fleet includes a Thames sailing barge with sailing staff, based in Maldon for groups of 7 to 12 (including leaders). Financial assistance may be provided through a bursary.
address: The Cirdan Sailing Trust, 3 Chandlers Quay, Fullbridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LF
telephone: 01621 851433
website: www.cirdansailing.com
email: info@cirdansailing.com
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THE SCOUT HOLIDAY HOMES TRUST
Last Updated: 01.12.2009 |
THE SCOUT HOLIDAY HOMES TRUST provides inexpensive self-catering holidays at a variety of holiday camps around the UK for any families with a disabled member. They do not have to be a scout or guide to benefit from the facilities.
contact: Lynda Peters
address: The Scout Holiday Homes Trust, Gilwell Park, Chingford, London, E4 7QW
telephone: 020 8433 7290
website: www.scoutbase.org.uk/holidayhomes
email: Lynda.Peters@scouts.org.uk
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THE THOMAS CENTRE
Last Updated: 04.03.2010 |
THE THOMAS CENTRE is a contemporary barn development which provides luxury self-catering holiday accommodation for communication impaired children and adults. Set in 25 private acres in Lincolnshire, The Thomas Centre has been designed to provide holiday accommodation with disabled access, for the whole family.
address: The Thomas Centre, Westfield, Covenham St Bartholomew, Louth, LINCS, LN11 0PB
telephone: 01507 363463
website: www.thethomascentre.co.uk
email: enquiries@thethomascentre.co.uk
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THE TY GLYN DAVIS TRUST
Last Updated: 17.12.2009 |
THE TY GLYN DAVIS TRUST is a self-catering holiday centre for children and young people with disabilities in Aberaeron, West Wales.
telephone: 01545 580708
website: www.tyglyndavistrust.co.uk
email: info@tyglyndavistrust.co.uk
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TOURISM FOR ALL
Last Updated: 27.11.2009 |
TOURISM FOR ALL is the UK's central source of holiday and travel information and support for people with disabilities. It provides information about all types of holidays for families, groups or unaccompanied children and young adults. TFA does not arrange or book the holidays, but supplies the contact information and can reserve certain accessible hotel chains at discounted rates.
address: Tourism For All c/o Vitalise, Shap Road, Kendall, Cumbria, LA9 6NZ
telephone: 0845 124 9971
textphone: 0845 124 9976
fax: 01539 735 567
website: www.tourismforall.org.uk
email: info@tourismforall.org.uk
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VITALISE (formerly Winged Fellowship Trust)
Last Updated: 15.12.2009 |
VITALISE (formerly Winged Fellowship Trust) is a national charity providing short breaks for physically disabled people and carers at four accessible UK centres. A fifth centre runs accessible activity breaks for children, adults, groups and families. Vitalise welcomes people with physical, sensory or learning disabilities.
address: Vitalise, 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF
telephone: 0845 345 1970
website: www.vitalise.org.uk
email: bookings@vitalise.org.uk
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YMCA FAIRTHORNE GROUP
Last Updated: 04.02.2010 |
YMCA FAIRTHORNE GROUP is a residential outdoor education and training centre for groups of young people and adults including those with special needs. Activities include canoeing, climbing, abseiling, sailing and much more.
address: Fairthorne Manor, YMCA National Centre, Curdridge, Southampton, Hampshire, S030 2GH
telephone: 01489 785228
fax: 01489 798936
website: www.ymca-fg.org
email: info@ymca-fg.org
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YOUTH HOSTELS ASSOCIATION
Last Updated: 16.12.2009 |
YOUTH HOSTELS ASSOCIATION is a charity which offers accommodation throughout England and Wales in over two hundred and thirty locations, many of which cater for people with learning disabilities.
address: YHA, Trevelyan House, Dimple Road, Matlock, DE4 3YH
telephone: 01629 592600
website: www.yha.org.uk
email: customerservices@yha.org.uk
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| Useful Websites |
| www.direct.gov.uk/motoring - Government site on motoring issues |
| www.allcleartravel.co.uk - Insurance for the disabled traveller |
| www.youreable.com - Travel and insurance information for disabled people |
| www.travelbility.co.uk - Worldwide travel insurance for people with disabilities |
| www.accessibletravel.co.uk - Helping the less mobile access the world |
| www.disabledtraveladvice.co.uk - Extensive advice on travel for the disabled |
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