New production reimagines Shakespeare's story of storms, betrayal and forgiveness through a Learning Disabled lens, premiering 22 to 25 July 2026. Firebird Theatre, Bristol's Learning Disabled-led theatre company, presents a bold new version of Shakespeare's The Tempest at Bristol Old Vic this…
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The Visit Bristol website – produced by Visit West, the Local Visitor Economy Partnership for Bristol, Bath and beyond – has launched a new Bristol Quiet Areas map, led by University of Gloucestershire, to highlight three quiet, cooler and more accessible urban spaces in Bristol. The Bristol Quiet…
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For the past decade, Deaf Conversations About Cinema (DCAC) has brought people together here at Watershed through a shared love of film, conversation and community – and we’re marking the occasion with a special celebratory 10 Years of DCAC event on Sat 6 June. DCAC is a monthly film meet up…
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Find out how WWT Slimbridge, an award-winning accessible visitor attraction has improved accessible facilities, including a changing-places toilet, prioritised staff training and support, created extensive pre-visit information and more. 1. How would you describe your business to visitors who may…
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Forestry England and Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, are determined to ensure that everyone feels welcome and comfortable when visiting their forests. This includes neurodiverse visitors with specific needs. People with neurodiverse sensory needs may experience and process sensory input such as…
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Visit West, alongside VisitEngland and Access and Inclusion UK, has been working to improve the accessibility information provided to visitors to our region. In order to do this effectively, we need to update information about what you, as businesses, offer and how we can showcase that information…
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Find out how Graft are creating an accessible environment for all, with a particular focus on autistic visitors, people with learning disabilities and mental health difficulties. 1. How would you describe your business to visitors who may not be aware of you? / Tell us briefly about your business…
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Find out how Noah's Ark Zoo Farm are leading the way and creating an accessible environment for all, with their award-winning Ark for All project, the mindset shift at the charity and what the future holds for them. 1. How would you describe your business to visitors who may not be aware of you? /…
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Find out how Longleat are creating a more inclusive experience for all, through thoughtful sensory initiatives, accessible planning, a commitment to continuous improvement and their vision for the future. 1. How would you describe your business to visitors who may not be aware of you? / Tell us…
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When we talk about accessibility in tourism, sometimes the task ahead can feel overwhelming. In this blog, we’ve tried to pull together some ‘quick wins’ to get you started. Getting started with accessibility doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. With just a few tweaks, you can begin making…
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