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• Parks and gardens
  Explore ten beautiful parks and gardens across Britain including the timeless Kew Gardens in London, the amazing National Botanic Garden of Wales and the sixty-four-acre ornamental Threave Gardens near Castle Douglas.
• Family fun
  Ten great days out for everyone.
  The World of Beatrix Potter, Alton Towers and Brighton Pier are all great and accessible days out for the whole family. Or perhaps treat them to a day at Old Trafford, with a tour of both the stadium and museum!
• Cities and towns
  Take a whole day out and discover the secrets of nine of our loveliest towns and cities. Visit York and take a fantastic and historical journey along the wall and then potter along the cobbled Shambles.
• Museums and galleries
  Experience some culture at thirteen National Museums up and down Britain. Visit the Tate St Ives, or the Natural History Museum, or for something totally different head to Powys to the Centre for Alternative Technology!
• Coastal attractions
  See the sea from nine locations when you take a trip to the Spinnaker Tower, St Andrews and the East Neuk of Fife or the working fishing port of Whitby.
• Animals and wildlife
  Go back to nature at eight accessible animal sanctuaries across the country. See the sharks at the Blue Planet Aquarium, an array of butterflies at Studley Grange and play with the primates at Monkey World.
• Sport and extreme challenges
  Experience a day of clay pigeon shooting in Cheshire, angling for salmon in Lough Neagh and even a day Ro-Ro sailing in Portsmouth! Plus many more exciting and accessible days you may not expect!
• Heritage
  Take twelve amazing days out in history when you visit the delights of Tower Bridge, Chatsworth House and the glorious St Paul's Cathedral. Or perhaps you'll visit Cragside and learn something new about hydroelectricity.
• Outdoor activities
  If the great outdoors is your thing then get yourself out on a cruise on Lake Windermere, or go for something a bit more daring and sign up for a ski session at the Cairngorm Mountain Railway and Ski Centre!
• Scenic journeys and drives
  Take your pick of seven beautiful scenic trips - drive along the Causeway Coast, take a train ride along the Llanberis Lake Railway or even a helicopter to the Isles of Scilly. The views will take your breath away.
• Venues and events
  Get involved at seven fantastic locations - two of the UK's biggest venues, The O2 and Wembley Stadium are fully accessible, along with Bath Spa and the IMAX Cinema at the National Media Museum in Bradford.

This pocket-sized guide should be your first port of call when planning a day out to one of 100 spectacular locations across Britain. It's full of all the things to help make the most of your day out, just have a look at this example below:

1. Easy reference symbols indicate accessibility features.
2. Important details such as opening times and contact numbers are easy to find.
3. Attractions are tried and tested by our researchers to ensure accuracy.

“We hope you enjoy getting on the road and discovering accessible Britain.”

Andrew Healey, Contributor

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Leeds Castle, Eden Project, York © Rough Guides/Tim Draper; Brighton Pier, St Andrews and the East Neuk of Fife, Angling on Lough Neagh, Causeway Coast © DK Images; Natural History Museum © Diana Jarvis; Wembley Stadium © Mark Thomas. With thanks to the Scottish SeaLife Sanctuary, St Paul's Cathedral, Windermere Lake Cruises and the Blue Planet Aquarium.