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The sun’s finally here and it should be

time to get out and enjoy it. Sometimes days out
It’s But, whether you fancy a day out can be difficult for

people with TSC
with the family or are craving a
summertime! long break in the sun, it’s not There are guides
always that easy if you have a

disability or health condition.
and passes to help
Never fear though, as we’ve got
some ideas to help you make the
most of the longer days and

(hopefully) better weather…

Great days out Access for everyone
at National Trust

Euan’s Guide The National Trust is also well worth a look.

So, there’s Merlin Annual Pass It runs more than 500 properties and

somewhere attractions across
you’d like to Merlin operates some of the UK’s most the UK, with a
visit, but you’ve popular attractions, including Alton Towers, whole host of
no idea how Blackpool Tower, Legoland Windsor, seasonal events.
accessible it is Madame Tussauds, Sea Life Centres, Thorpe Plus, it has not
or what the Park and Warwick Castle. one but two
toilet facilities are Instead of paying per visit, you might like to consider schemes to help
like? Or, perhaps you’re absolutely stuck for buying a Merlin Annual Pass, which will secure an adult make your visit
ideas when it comes to days out or a break or child 12 months of unlimited more affordable
from your routine? Well, don’t worry – we’ve entries to Merlin attractions. and enjoyable if you have a disability.
The cheapest will cost £139
got some pointers for you… Firstly, there’s a Links Pass, which gives half-price entry
per person, if bought as a
Take a look at Euan’s Guide. This disabled access review family of three package to groups affiliated with disability charities, day centres
website aims to “remove the fear of the unknown” and (total £417), rising to £179 or registered care homes. Carers or companions with
inspire people to try new places. individually. You only have the group are welcome free of charge.
The site includes hundreds of attractions and venues that to make eight visits in one Sedondly, if you are not visiting as part of a group, the
have been reviewed by disabled people according to their year and you will start to National Trust also offers its Essential Companion card.
accessibility. It also has great search functionality, allowing save. This enables disabled people to bring one or two carers
you to look for types of days out (attractions, socialising, If you are a disabled adult or child you can or companions, free of charge, when you show the
activities, accommodation, events and other places), as get a complimentary carer’s pass from Merlin, which is card.
well as by accessibility features, including audio transferable between carers. To find out more, call 0344 800 1895, email
description, Braille, sign language, disabled access, easy enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or write to National
To find out more, go to
read, induction loop and disabled parking. Trust, PO Box 574, Manvers, Rotherham, S63 3FH
www.merlinannualpass.co.uk/information/disable
There are also some great articles, including the recent top d-passholders or read Magical days out in our Money Or National Trust Scotland at National Trust for Scotland The walled garden at Buscot
accessible city breaks in the UK. section on page 16. Hermiston Quay 5 Cultins Road Edinburgh EH11 4DF Park House in Oxfordshire

To find out more, go to www.euansguide.com Tel: 0131 458 0200

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