Accessible Places to Visit

Accessible Places to Visit In Brighton & Hove

Accessible Countryside for Everyone www.accessiblecountryside.org.uk This website provides information on walks, countryside and green spaces which are accessible to those using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, pushchairs and buggies. The site aims to provide a comprehensive directory of what is available within each area by drawing together the information that exists across many different organisations and websites, offering a single point of reference. The website also lists organisations relating to Disabled Sport and Recreation as well as organisations that support disabled people generally. Accessible Parks for Everyone www.brighton-hove.gov.uk

By typing in accessible parks into the search the link should take you to a very useful page listing all the parks that are accessible and what facilities they have. If you have no web access we can print a copy for you.

Booth Museum of Natural History, 194 Dyke Road, Hove, BN1 5AA, Tel 03000 290900. www.brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk email: visitor.services@brighton- hove.gov.uk

Over half a million specimens, natural history literature and data extending back over three centuries are housed in this fascinating museum, including hundreds of British birds displayed in recreated natural settings as well as butterflies, skeletons, whale and dinosaur bones.

Open: All year, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm (closed between 12pm-1.15pm) and Sundays & Bank Holidays 2pm-5pm, closed Thursdays.

Accessibility:  All areas of the museum are accessible for wheelchair users and for people with limited mobility. Wheelchair access is via the rear door.  Accessible toilet but there are two steps down to the area, so only suitable for ambulant disabled visitors For all things Brighton. www.visitbrighton.com  Scooters are not permitted, user would need to transfer onto manual wheelchair  Power wheelchair are allowed, but may not be able to access some areas  The museum is all on one floor and is carpeted  The galleries are well lit  Most of the exhibits are in glass cases, some at a high level  Tours can be organised for the visually impaired through the curator. Please pre- request.  Some tactile exhibits and interactives available  Hearing loop available.

Admission: free.

Brighton Beach, Seafront office, 141 Kings Road Arches Brighton BN1 2FN. Tel: 01273 292716 www.brighton-hove.gov.uk Open: All year round

Accessibility:  Ramps down to the promenade at various points along the seafront.  Two all-terrain beach wheelchairs available for hire from the Seafront Office. Please contact for details  Accessible Toilets at various points along the seafront. Please check the website or ask us at Visitor Information Points  Changing Places available at the Colonnade Toilets on Madeira Drive.  Beach Accessible Walkway on Hove Seafront, west of the King Alfred Leisure Centre  Madeira Lift, Restored Grade 11 listed Victorian lift, linking Marine Parade and Madeira Drive. Open: Daily, Easter-Sept (subject to change). Tel: 01273 673311 (Concorde 2). Admission: Free

Brighton Fishing Museum, Arch 201, Kings Road Arches, Seafront, Brighton (lower promenade opposite the Old Ship Hotel), BN1 1NB. Tel 01273 723064. www.brightonfishingmuseum.org.uk email: [email protected]

The fishing industry and beach leisure trade of Brighton is presented at this museum. There are exhibitions including boats and fishing artefacts. Visual images include archive and contemporary film and slide show.

Open: Daily 10am-5pm.

Accessibility:  Wheelchair access to the Museum with a few steps up to the gallery to view boat.  DVD playing with fishermen’s recollections, and tactile tours available on request.  Accessible toilet on seafront nearby (RADAR key operated).

Admission: Free but donations welcome.

For all things Brighton. www.visitbrighton.com Brighton Marina Village, off the A259 2 miles east of Brighton Pier, Brighton, BN2 5WA, Tel 01273 818504. www.brightonmarina.co.uk

One of Europe's largest marinas offers so much more than simply somewhere to park your boat with shopping, eating and drinking, sailing, diving, fishing, boat trips, 8 screen cinema, 26 lane bowling, fitness suite, casino and a stunning boutique hotel plus free parking for all Marina visitors. The Marina offers something for everyone.

Open: All year round. Individual businesses have their own opening hours.

Accessibility:  Full wheelchair access  Accessible toilets.  Disabled ramp located next to McDonalds to allow access to the upper deck and Boardwalk restaurants  Lifts to the upper deck and Boardwalk restaurants  Disabled parking spaces are located on the ground floor of multi-story car park (east & west) and on Level 6

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Royal Pavilion Gardens, Brighton, BN1 1EE, Tel 03000 290900. www.brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk

Permanent and temporary exhibitions of art, design and local history. Shop and café.

Open: Tues- Sun & Bank Holidays 10am-5pm. Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays, 24th December from 2.30pm, 25th and 26th December and 1st January.

Accessibility:  Fully accessible for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility.  Wheelchair accessible passenger lift between the ground floor and first floor galleries  Fully accessible toilets located on ground floor and first floor  Visitors using mobility scooters are asked to leave them in the foyer and transfer to a manual wheelchair, wheelchairs are subject to availability  RNIB PenFriends are available for use in the galleries  Tactile tours can be booked for groups of visually impaired visitors and sign language interpreted group tours are available for the hard of hearing. All group tours must be booked in advance.  Hearing loops at reception and in the teaching spaces.

Admission: payable

Brighton Pier, BN2 1TW, Tel 01273 609361. www.brightonpier.co.uk

Fun-fair rides, amusement arcades, bars, restaurant and take away stalls. Please note fishing is not allowed. Guide dogs only.

For all things Brighton. www.visitbrighton.com Open: Daily. 10am-10pm at the weekends, 11-6pm during the week. Please note: different parts of the Pier open at different times. Weather may affect opening times, please check.

Accessibility:  Step free access  Wheelchair accessible  Accessible Toilets  Braille menus in the restaurant available

Admission: Free but individual prices for rides and stalls.

Brighton Toy & Model Museum, Trafalgar St, Brighton, BN1 4EB. Tel 01273 749494. www.brightontoymuseum.co.uk

Toy soldiers, aeroplanes, dolls, teddies, buses, ships and one of the finest vintage ‘O’ gauge model railway layouts to be seen.

Open: All year, Tues-Fri 10am-5pm (last admission 4pm), Sat & Banks Hols 11am-5pm. Closed Sundays and Mondays.

Accessibility:  Fully wheelchair accessible, but one very small gallery has one step leading to it  Fully accessible toilet  Scooters are not permitted

Admission: Payable.

British Airways i360, Lower Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2LN Tel 03337 7720360 , Next Generation Text Service: preface the number with 18002www.britishairwaysi360.com Email: [email protected] Take a flight to the skies and see Sussex as you have never seen it before. Cruise up slowly to 450 feet (137 metres) to enjoy breath-taking 360 degree views of up to 26 miles from the world’s first vertical cable car and tallest observation tower. Open: August 2016 Please check website for more details. Admission: Adult £15.00, Children (4yrs-15yrs) £7.50, Concessions £12.50. Reduced price tickets via the website. Fast track and Champagne/VIP experiences also available, please enquire. Accessibility:  Fully accessible  Accessible lift connects upper and lower level  Accessible toilets on upper and lower level  Hearing loops available in the ticket office and shop  Assistance dogs permitted  Limited number of wheelchairs available to use during the vertical cable car flight, available on first come. Wheelchairs are free to use but card details will be needed in order to hire one.

Hove Museum & Art Gallery, New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4AB, Tel 03000 290900. www.brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk Art and crafts, local history, Hove film makers and toy gallery.

For all things Brighton. www.visitbrighton.com Open: All year, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat and Bank Holidays 10am-5pm, Sun 2pm-5pm. Closed Wednesdays. Accessibility:  Full wheelchair access to all areas  Mobility scooters are not permitted, users need to transfer to a manual wheelchair (subject to availability)  Fully accessible toilet on the ground floor  Accessible toilet for on the first floor suitable for ambulant disabled visitors  Passenger lift to the first floor galleries  Pictogram map of the museum in the entrance, along with a tactile plan and braille guide to the museum, large print also available  RNIB PenFriends available to support temporary exhibitions  Hearing loop in the education room.  Tours for the visually impaired can be organised.  Visitor parking is available onsite for Blue Badge holders only.

Admission: Free.

Sea Life Brighton, Marine Parade, Brighton. BN2 1TB Tel +44 (0)1273 604234 / 0871 4232110. Fax: +44 (0)1273 681840 Web: www.visitsealife.com The world’s oldest operating aquarium with over 150 species and 50 displays of sea-life including rays, sharks, turtles and sea horses. It features the UK’s first glass bottomed boat, a walk-through tunnel, a jelly disco, behind the scenes tour, feeding demonstrations and an interactive rock pool.

Open: Daily 10am-5pm (last entry 1hr prior to closing)

Accessibility:  Accessible step free entrance is located through the tunnel off the beach  Wheelchair access to all areas apart from the auditorium  There is a step that runs alongside some of the displays in the Victorian arcade which means wheelchair access is restricted by approx. a 70 cm distance  Interactive Rockpool  Accessible toilet and café  Free entrance for carer with disabled person

Admission: Payable. Reduced price tickets are available from the Brighton Centre Box Office.

The Royal Pavilion, Brighton, BN1 1EE. Tel 03000 290900, Web: www.brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk

Built for the Prince Regent, later King George IV, the Royal Pavilion is remarkable for its exotic oriental appearance both inside and out. This magnificent royal pleasure palace was revered by fashionable Regency society and is still a distinctive landmark for vibrant Brighton & Hove today.

For all things Brighton. www.visitbrighton.com Open: October to March 10am–5.15pm (last entry at 4.30pm) April to September 9.30am–5.45pm (last entry at 5pm)

Closed 24 December (from 2.30pm) and all day on 25 and 26 December. Also for 1 week’s maintenance in January – please check in advance.

Accessibility:  Wheelchair access to ground floor, enjoying the sumptuous Music Room and Banqueting Room, drawing rooms, The Great Kitchen and the Kings Apartments, as well as the Royal Pavilion Shop.  Wide doorways and no steps to negotiate  Wheelchairs available on request.  Tactile tours can be booked in advance for groups of visually impaired  Sign language interpreted group tours are available by arrangement in advance for the hard of hearing.  Audio visual room with video presentation about all aspects of the Royal Pavilion  Specially adapted ground floor toilet available.  Visually descriptive audio guides for people with visual impairments.  Scripts for the hearing impaired available in English

Visitors using mobility scooters are asked to leave them at the front entrance or in the museum and transfer to one of our manual wheelchairs. If you do this, please bring along a companion to push the wheelchair or if you need a member of staff to assist you, please phone 03000 290900 or email [email protected] in advance to book someone to help.

Admission: Payable. Carers go free.

The Lanes & the North Laine

Once the heart of the fishing town of Brighthelmstone, this historic quarter, bounded by East Street, North Street, West Street and the sea, is a fabulous maze of narrow streets and ‘twittens’ (Black Lion Lane and Ship Street Gardens). Partially developed during the late 16th and early 17th centuries as the small fishing town grew, most of the buildings appear to date from the 18th and 19th century. The height of the buildings and materials used still convey the atmosphere of a medieval town. The Lanes are very popular today with their extraordinary mix of jewellers, boutiques, specialist shops and cafes.

The North Laine is home to nearly 400 independent businesses ranging from the quirky to the cutting edge.

Open: All year.

Accessibility:  Fully accessible but please bear in mind that some of the twittens can be very narrow.  Accessible toilet located at Royal Pavilion Gardens.

For all things Brighton. www.visitbrighton.com Preston Manor, Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6SD. Tel 03000 290900. www.brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk

Perfectly preserved Edwardian manor house with notable collection of furniture. Find out how the upper classes and their servants lived ‘upstairs/downstairs’ in the early 19th century.

Open: 1 April - 30 September, Tues-Sat 10am-5pm Sun 2-5pm, last admission 4.15pm Closed Mon (including Bank Holidays) and only by arrangement for schools and groups during the Autumn / Winter months.

Accessibility:  The basement and ground floor only of Preston Manor are accessible for wheelchairs  Access is via a ramped side entrance at basement level and a lift to ground floor level. If you require assistance please ring the bell at the bottom of the front entrance steps to alert staff  The walled garden and pets’ graveyard are accessible to wheelchairs from Preston Park  Hearing loop available at reception  Tactile tours can be booked for groups of visually impaired visitors and sign language interpreted group tours are available for the hard of hearing. All group tours must be booked in advance

Admission: Payable

Photo Routes PhotoRoute maps are accessible, step free, wheelchair friendly routes enabling visitors with disabilities to access and enjoy Brighton city centre, Brighton seafront, the main attractions and hotels with disabled access. Accessible Photo Routes can be downloaded free of charge from Accessibility page of www.visitbrighton.com

Dropped kerb maps

Map showing the location of dropped kerbs in the city centre can be downloaded from Accessibility page of www.visitbrighton.com

For all things Brighton. www.visitbrighton.com Care has been taken to ensure that the information on this list was correct at the time of going to press. This list is intended as a guide only and does not imply any recommendation. All information is subject to change. Issued with the compliments of:

VisitBrighton Tel 01273 290337 Email: [email protected] www.visitbrighton.com

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