March 2023 Newsletter
Accessible UK self-catering accommodation, top Lake District restaurants 😊 our newsletter best bits - with travel tips, inspiration and so much more. All you need to plan your next supported holiday or travel with the UK's number 1 company for all things care and accessible tourism.
Highlights:
- March date for your diary
- 10 Top Lake District Restaurants
- Liverpool’s Cultural Treasures
- Travel Tip: Our community shares...
- Travel News
- Our Recommendations: shows, blogs and more
- Destination of the Month: Leeds
- Where will you go? Our February Holidays
- Altogether Travel News
- Accessibility Feature: Edinburgh Airport
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March date for your diary
Disabled Access Day is all about trying something new – encouraging people to visit a venue they’ve never been to before, whether that’s a cinema, a coffee shop, sports centre or anywhere else.
Since 2019, the next event is expected in March 2023 #YouAndSomewhereNew. For updates and any information on Disabled Access Day click here to check out with Euan’s Guide, showcasing accessibility reviews. You can also search ‘Disabled Access Day’ on Facebook, or click here for more from Simply Emma.
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10 Top Lake District
Restaurants
The Guardian highlights the 10 best restaurants to visit when exploring the Lake District click here to check out some local foods. Fellinis at Ambleside’s arthouse cinema and Zeffirellis jazz bar, offers excellent food plus a movie or live music all under the same roof.
Liverpool’s Cultural Treasures
Did you know there was a time when Liverpool handled 40% of all world trade? Click here to read on for ideas before your visit.
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Travel Tip - Supporting local businesses
When you arrive at your hotel, check out the local bakery for the freshest bread and pastries around. You’ll find unique items in shops and some of the most authentic local foods with a market or family-run café.
You can also support local businesses by spreading the word – leave a review about your positive experience and this can encourage other visitors to check them out. This supports the destination and there may be new things next time you return 😊
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Travel News
The Great American Rail-Trail will link towns and cities along a dedicated 3,700-mile path through 12 states using dozens of converted railways, National Geographic highlights click here to read on.
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Our Recommendations
BBC iPlayer’s Inside Museums gives you an insight into museums around the UK click here to catch up and see where you might like to visit.
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Destination of the Month: Leeds
Leeds is a must for Emmerdale fans – check out the Village
Tour for an unforgettable experience taking you behind the scenes of Emmerdale,
visiting the outdoor set where episodes of your favourite soap are brought to
life. Leeds is also a shopper’s paradise - get your shopping fix wandering
ornate Victorian arcades or modern shopping centres.
More things to do ideas: Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds – 5
floors of amazing treasures from the National Collection of Arms and Armour.
Leeds Playhouse / Leeds Grand Theatre – for upcoming shows. The Tetley – the
former Tetley’s Brewery HQ is now a hub for art and culture in the heart of
Leeds, with a restaurant.
For Visit Leeds accessibility details click here, and to get in touch with any trip ideas click here we look forward to hearing from you.
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Where will you go?
In February our supported holidays have included a trip to Cologne, Germany for a spot of shopping and sightseeing click here for Cologne’s accessibility details. Also, Fife in Scotland with car hire to explore the local area favourites with Elie, Crail, Anstruther, Pittenween, St Andrews, and Leven.
Have ideas but not sure when you’d like to go? Click here to get in touch before Companion availability goes for your next supported holiday. We’re also happy to suggest ideas based on your interests or how much travel you are comfortable with.
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Altogether Travel News
Thinking about an accessible UK holiday? Altogether Travel is working with Disabled Access Holidays to help you find the right self-catering accommodation. The UK’s biggest selection of accessible accommodation click here to see where you could visit next and get in touch to book.
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Accessibility Feature - Edinburgh
Airport
Travel Matters announces Edinburgh Airport earns top rating for accessibility service, supporting 85,000 passengers between January and November 2022 with the airport itself managing this service. Click here for Travel Matters (Travel Trade Magazine, January 2023 issue).
Click here to check out Sensory Rooms at UK Airports plus our Airport Accessibility rankings and more.
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Thank you for staying connected with us and we would love to hear from you! Any ideas, questions or travel tips then click here to get in touch.
Take care,
Altogether Travel
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