Blackpool’s dazzling accessible attractions
- The Blackpool Tower. Soar 380ft above Blackpool and stand on a glass platform and take in the sweeping views along the coast.
- Blackpool Zoo.
- Stanley Park.
- Madame Tussauds.
- Illuminasia.
- Sandcastle Water Park.
- Blackpool Illuminations.
Is Blackpool wheelchair friendly?
Blackpool Pleasure Beach strives to make the park and their rides as accessible as possible. There is a wheelchair loan service, accessible toilets are available at the many locations and level access throughout the park, including ramps.
What activities can you do with someone in a wheelchair?
10 Awesome Activities for Wheelchair Users
- Galleries and museums. Browsing around a gallery or museum is a stimulating activity that can be either solitary or social.
- Nature trails.
- Swimming.
- Billiards.
- Bowling.
- Team sports.
- Boating/Fishing.
- Dance.
Can you go up Blackpool Tower in a wheelchair?
Attraction Access
The Blackpool Tower building can accommodate all guests with a disability, with the exception of guests using mobility scooters. However, complimentary wheelchairs are available.
Can wheelchairs go on Blackpool trams?
Wheelchair/Pushchair space
All of our modern light rail trams are wheelchair accessible and our low floor buses are designed to allow wheelchair users to access our services. Wheelchair users have priority use of the wheelchair space on our buses, as this is the only place in which wheelchair users can travel safely.
Is there free disabled parking in Blackpool?
A Blue Badge entitles the holder to concessions for On-street parking, including free use of parking meters and pay and display bays, and exemption from limits on parking times (restrictions apply).
Can mobility scooters go on trams in Blackpool?
Yes. At the tram stop there is an easy access waiting spot for wheelchair owners etc.
What to do with someone who cant walk?
15 Uplifting Activities for People with Limited Mobility
- Learn some words in a new language.
- Enjoy some brain games.
- Write a letter or read a poem.
- Visit the garden.
- Provide a bird companion.
- Entertain with old time movies & tv shows.
- Offer comfort gifts.
- Provide a relaxing massage.
What hobbies can a disabled person do?
Fun hobbies don’t need to require a lot of physical movement. There are so many opportunities for those with mobility limitations, including taking a class, learning a new skill, crafting, reading, nature, fantasy leagues, and video games.
How do you enjoy life in a wheelchair?
7 Tips for Happy Living in a Wheelchair
- THANKFULNESS. Always remember to take a minute to be thankful for the fact you’re alive.
- YOU ARE A “ROLL” MODEL.
- EMBRACE WHAT MAKES YOU “YOU”
- FEEL, BUT DON’T DWELL.
- MIND OVER ANYTHING ELSE.
- DON’T COMPARE.
- STRATEGIC THINKING IS EVERYTHING.
Do carers go free on Blackpool attractions?
Information For Carers
If a guest requires the assistance of a carer to access the rides then a single carer can be issued with admission to the park and accompany the disabled person around the park and on rides.
Is there a lift up Blackpool Tower?
The Blackpool Tower Eye
For a truly spectacular view of Blackpool, you need to head to the top of the tower. At 518ft tall, you’ll be pleased to know that there are lifts to the summit, where superb panoramic views await.
How do you get up stairs when disabled?
Your loved one should hold the handrail with one hand and the cane in the other. Stand behind and on the side of your loved one by which they are holding the cane. With one hand, using an underhanded grip, you can hold the gait belt. Use your other hand to support the elder as they start climbing the stairs.
Can you use a wheelchair on the tube?
You can use wheelchairs and some mobility scooters on many services, including buses, Tubes, trains and trams and some boats including Thames Clippers.
Do trains have wheelchair access?
On mainline (intercity, suburban and cross-country) trains there’s space for your wheelchair. Put your chair in this space and use the brakes (or switch your wheelchair’s power off) when the train’s moving.
Can wheelchairs get on trains?
Most trains can accommodate wheelchairs that are within the dimensions prescribed in government regulations covering public transport (700mm wide by 1200mm long). There are a small number of older trains that can only currently carry wheelchairs that have a maximum width of 550mm.
Is wheelchair parking free?
In Ireland the Parking Permit enables the permit holder to park the vehicle in designated on-street accessible parking bay free of charge for an unlimited duration unless otherwise stated. Generally, all street parking spaces or local authority car parks provide parking at no cost to the Permit holder.
Do Blue Badge holders have to pay in hospital car parks near Blackpool?
If you park in a designated disabled bay you can park free of charge for up to 3 hours, once per day on each car park only. You must clearly display your Blue Badge with the serial number and expiry date facing upwards, along with the clock set to the time of arrival.
Is Blackpool beach free entry?
There is plenty of space for sandcastles, sunbathing and family games, so you really can make a day of it. Of course, Blackpool is also the only British beach resort to boast three fabulous piers, so don’t forget to pay these a visit as part of your day at the beach.
Ticket Pricing.
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Free Admission | Free |
Can you go in supermarkets with a mobility scooter?
Most large shops and supermarkets make good provision for mobility scooters and some even have scooters of their own that you can borrow. By law all shops must be accessible but you may find that narrow aisles make manoeuvring your scooter a challenge.
Can you use mobility scooters in supermarkets?
Yes! By law all public buildings must have disabled access, and this includes access for mobility scooters. However, if you have a large, all-terrain vehicle you may struggle to navigate around some shops as the access is usually designed for wheelchairs and smaller pavement mobility scooters.