Accessible travel is about much more than finding a ramp at the entrance. Getting around a city, using public transport, navigating historic streets, finding suitable accommodation and knowing what to expect at an attraction can all make the difference between a good trip and a frustrating one.
Our wheelchair-accessible travel guides focus on those practical details. We look at destinations, attractions and travel experiences with accessibility in mind, helping wheelchair users and their companions understand what may work well, where difficulties can arise, and what is worth checking before setting out.
Travel through California by wheelchair, from San Francisco and Los Angeles to San Diego and Yosemite. This guide looks at accessible transport, accommodation, attractions and terrain, with planning advice to help you assess each destination before setting out.
Plan wheelchair travel across the UK with guidance on transport, attractions and historic places. From London and the rail network to countryside visits, this guide covers accessibility resources, Changing Places toilets and practical steps that can make a trip easier to organise.
Israel offers many accessible travel options, although conditions vary between destinations. Modern transport can be relatively straightforward, while historic areas require more planning. This guide looks at Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and beyond, including transport and attractions.
Historic towns and older attractions can make wheelchair travel in France challenging. This guide looks at accessible transport, railway assistance, accommodation and major sights, with practical advice on accessibility and what to consider before your journey.
Italy can be rewarding to explore by wheelchair, although historic streets, steps and older buildings can create challenges. This guide looks at accessible transport, railway assistance and major attractions, with practical information for planning visits to destinations such as Rome and Milan.
Accessible travel is rarely a simple yes-or-no question. A destination may have excellent public transport but difficult historic streets, while an individual attraction can be surprisingly easy to visit even when the surrounding area presents challenges.
Accessibility therefore matters in our other travel guides too. Many of the experiences featured in our Magic of Manufacturing section include practical accessibility information, from the Maison Cailler chocolate experience in Switzerland to the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin. We look at step-free access, lifts and other practical details whenever reliable information is available, helping you decide whether an experience may work for your needs.
Accessibility can change, and individual requirements differ, so we always recommend checking the latest information directly with the attraction, transport operator or accommodation provider before travelling. For additional guidance on what detailed accessibility information can include, see VisitEngland’s accessibility resources.