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6.1 Holidays
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| Doncaster Tourist Information |
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For information on places of interest, facilities, access and provision for the disabled in Doncaster.
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Doncaster Tourist Information Centre
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The Blue Building 38-40 High Street Doncaster DN1 1DE
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(01302) 734309
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tourist.information@doncaster.gov.uk
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(Also see section 9.2)
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| DiAL Doncaster |
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DiAL can provide information on holidays for the disabled and are able to help in your search for a suitable holiday; alternatively, a factsheet is available.
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| English Heritage |
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Produces a 'Guide for Visitors with Disabilities', offering details of access and facilities at properties. Free of charge in standard, large print, Braille and cassette versions. The guide is also available to download on the English Heritage website - click here
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0870 333 1181
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| English Tourist Board |
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English Tourist Board information on accommodation is handled by the Holiday Care Service.
The Holiday Care Service is a source of travel and holiday information for people with physical, sensory and learning disabilities. The database holds information on all aspects of holidays and travel in this country and overseas.
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| Family Fund Trust |
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The Family Fund Trust can help with the cost of a holiday for a family with a severely disabled or seriously ill child.
For more information contact the Family Fund or see their factsheet 'Holidays'.
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Family Fund Trust
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Unit 4 Alpha Court Monks Cross Drive Huntington York YO32 7WN
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0845 130 4542
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info@familyfund.org.uk
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www.familyfund.org.uk (Also see sections 8.1, 10.4, 13.3, 14.2 & 15.3)
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| The Family Holiday Association |
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This association provides holidays, believing that everyone should be able to enjoy family life through access to holidays and other recreational activities.
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The Family Holiday Association
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16 Mortimer Street London W1T 3JL
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020 7436 3304
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info@fhaonline.org.uk
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www.fhaonline.org.uk
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| Holiday Endeavour for Lone Parents (H.E.L.P.) |
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A charity that provides low-cost holidays in the UK and Spain for lone parent families. For more information write to the address below, enclosing a 31p stamped addressed 9"x6" envelope.
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Holiday Endeavour for Lone Parents (H.E.L.P)
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57 Owston Road Carcroft Doncaster DN6 8DA
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(01302) 728791
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| The National Trust |
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The National Trust has a booklet available, 'Information for Visitors with Disabilities'. Other information on holidays and suitable self-catering properties is also available.
A short version of the booklet can be downloaded from the National Trust website - click here
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The National Trust
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Yorkshire Office Goddards 27 Tadcaster Road Dringhouses York YO24 1GG
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(01904) 702021
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yne.customerservice@nationaltrust.org.uk
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www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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| RADAR |
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RADAR, the Disability Network, provides a holiday guide for Britain and Ireland, with factsheets including useful information.
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RADAR
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12 City Forum 250 City Road London C1V 8AF
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020 7250 3222
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radar@radar.org.uk
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www.radar.org.uk (Also see sections 3.1 & 8.1)
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| Scope |
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Scope, the cerebral palsy organisation, has a bungalow at Blackpool which is available for families to use. For more information, contact:
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(01302) 831097
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www.scope.org.uk (Also see sections 3.1, 8.1, 12.2 & 14.2) Many charities and support groups organise holidays/activities for families or individuals with disabilities.
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