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Quingo Scooters Accessible Getaways Blackpool

Britain’s favourite seaside resort is world famous for its iconic Tower, its rich entertainment history and of course, ballroom dancing. Plus, it’s a really accessible city. Let’s take a quick getaway to Blackpool…

Sandcastle Water Park

It might seem like madness to begin this review of one of Britain’s best-known beach resorts with a review of an indoor waterpark, but bear with us. We’re choosing to feature the fabulous Sandcastle Water Park for a couple of reasons. Not least that the weather in Blackpool can’t always be relied on to provide perfect swimming conditions for all the family! But the main reason is the fabulous job the team there does in making this place as accessible and inclusive as possible. There are plenty of pool chairs available if you need help getting in to the water, and the accessible changing rooms are great. There are also lots of ‘Access For All Ambassadors’ who are never far away and ready to lend a hand should you need it. Very impressive indeed.

Stanley Park

We love Stanley Park. It is completely accessible, with tarmac paths throughout, and it is just one of those parks that seaside towns like Blackpool do so well. Within its 390-odd acres, there really is something for everyone. If you’re a nature lover, you will enjoy the Italian Gardens and the rose gardens. If you are heading along there with the kids, then they will have a great time exploring the Blackpool Model Village which is fully accessible with paved paths throughout. There’s crazy golf (of course) and much, much more. If all that activity sounds a bit much, then pay a visit to the beautiful Art Deco Café, which serves great food (including a gorgeous afternoon tea), and offers some lovely views of the park itself.

Blackpool Zoo

While you are in the area of Stanley Park then we also seriously recommend a trip to Blackpool Zoo. Once again, the team ensures that as much of the place is as accessible as possible. All of the enclosures are multilevel, so whether you want to get up close and personal with a lion or look a western lowland gorilla in the eye, this is the place. It is busy, as you’ll expect, but once again the designers made a real effort to create an environment that everyone can enjoy without it feeling too overwhelming. Very highly recommended, and a great way to wile away a few hours.

Blackpool Zoo Bus - Quingo Scooters
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The Blackpool Tower

No trip to Blackpool is complete without a trip up the iconic Tower. It is a spectacular structure that dominates the beachfront, and it is worth making the effort to get to the top. The good news is that it is surprisingly straightforward to do this, even for those of us with limited mobility. There are lovely big lifts that will take you all the way up (and allow you to take in the 4D cinema experience on the way). However, it is once you are up at the viewing platform that the fun really starts, as you will be able to head out onto the glass floor to get a truly knee-wobbling perspective on the town below you. Not one for the faint of heart! While you are there, you should also pay a visit to the beautiful Tower Ballroom. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to take your mobility scooter in there but they do have free wheelchairs which you can use.

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Comedy Carpet

Of course, most people will head straight for the Blackpool Tower, and rightly so. But before you go up, we  highly recommend you spare a few minutes to explore the Comedy Carpet in front of the Tower itself. Over two square kilometres in size, this work of art is made up of over 160,000 granite letters which together celebrate the many hundreds of comedians and writers who have performed here in Blackpool. It is a fantastic tribute to the funny men and women who are such an important part of the culture of the place.

Probably the best fish and chips in the world

This is the part where we usually review all of the best restaurants in whichever town or city we’re featuring. But when you’re in Blackpool, there really is only one thing you are going to want: fish and chips. So, this time, we’re giving a big mention to Taylor’s Fish and Chips cafe and takeaway, which is very popular with visitors and locals, it’s accessible, and has truly amazing fish and chips.

Accessible Parking

It is worth mentioning that there are a number of car parks in Blackpool with designated Blue Badge parking. You will find parking at the Houndshill Centre and there is also Central Car-parks which is open air, and close by the main sights like the Tower. You can also park on the street in the town for a short time.

Getting to Blackpool

Blackpool is easy to get to by car: just take Junction 32 off the M6, and then follow the M55 in to the city. It’s also well connected by train. Just catch a train to Blackpool from Preston, or take one of the direct services to Blackpool North from Manchester International Airport, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria, Liverpool Lime Street or York.

About Quingo Scooters

The Quingo Scooter range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 308478.

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Quingo Scooters Accessible Getaways Oxford

A beautiful city of dreaming spires, unique galleries and museums, wonderful public open spaces and of course a world-famous university: Oxford is a fantastic place to spend a few days. Here is our pick of some of the best accessible places to visit.

The Pitt Rivers Museum

No visit to Oxford is complete without a trip to the Pitt Rivers Museum. Augustus Henry Lane-Fox Pitt Rivers was a British Army officer who is world-renowned as one of founders of modern archaeology, and this museum is a celebration of his many discoveries. The fascinating thing that makes this museum so unique is its quirky organisation: artefacts are grouped by type rather than where they are from. It sounds a little chaotic, but it works: the place is a fascinating collection of many thousands of unique objects.

It is also remarkably accessible, with lifts and ramps throughout giving easy access to all areas. There is no parking at the museum, and the team suggest that if you are bringing your car that you park on a nearby street. There are also accessible park and ride services for the city from Headington, Redbridge, Abingdon Road, Pear Tree Roundabout, Water Eaton, Banbury Road, Kidlington and Seacourt at Botley (see below).

Pitt Rivers Museum - Quingo Scooters
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Ashmolean Museum

We hope you don’t mind us including another museum here, but as Oxford is such a centre of world learning it is no surprise that it also has some truly incredible collections. The Ashmolean is a museum of art and archaeology and has belonged to the University of Oxford since 1683, making it the oldest in the UK. It is absolutely packed with fascinating artefacts, including the Ballyshanon Sun Disc, one of the world’s earliest documented prehistoric objects.

The Ashmolean is fully accessible to everyone, and the team there have done a great job of making sure that everyone, of all levels of mobility, can enjoy the space. There are lifts to all floors, as well as step-free access to the shop, the accessible toilets, the café and the museum restaurant. You’ll find nine dedicated Blue Badge spaces in the museum car park too, three of which are directly outside the entrance.

Blenheim Palace

While it is a little way out of Oxford, it is still well worth making the effort to visit Blenheim Palace. This incredible building is the home of the Duke of Marlborough and was the birth place of Sir Winston Churchill. If that isn’t enough, it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a stunning example of Baroque architecture. Much of the palace and grounds are accessible but the best way to start your journey there is to give the team there a call on 0800 849 6500 to discuss your individual requirements. The Palace State Rooms are accessible on your scooter, and you can access them via a lift. There is also Blue Badge parking in the Palace’s main car park close to the Palace Courtyard entrance, and while is a little distance from the house it is a firm surface for your scooter.

Blenheim Place - Quingo Scooters
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Visit a college

Of course, Oxford is most well-known for its world-famous university. The university dominates the town, and so it is relatively easy to get a flavour of the place, but it is definitely worth paying one of its colleges a visit too if you can. Christ Church college for example has been around for around 500 years and it counts author Lewis Carroll as an alumnus. These are all old buildings of course, and so some of the college isn’t accessible, but much of it is. Scooter users can access the main gate (Tom Gate) beneath Tom Tower and explore the north and south sides of Tom Quad and the Cathedral (go in by the West Door). It is also possible to visit the historic Ante Hall.

Enjoy the peace of Christ Church meadow

Staying with Christ Church for a moment, we also recommend you pay a visit to the Christ Church meadow. This beautiful stretch of open land in the heart of the city is accessible to everyone and has a rich history of its own. It was once the scene of conflict in the Civil War, but is now home to a peaceful herd of cows. If you would like to visit the meadow, then you can access it via a ramp in the War Memorial Garden.

Christ Church College - Quingo Scooters

Enjoy a bite to eat

As you’d expect from a city that welcomes millions of visitors every year, Oxford is packed with great places to eat: and many of them are fully accessible. For a quick cheap eat we recommend Atomic Burger. It sells exactly what you’d expect, in a fun, quirky and fully accessible environment that the family will love.

For something a little more upmarket then the Cherwell Boathouse is hard to beat. The food is delicious (we recommend the slow braised venison with mash, chestnut purée and gorgeous macerated figs) and the restaurant is accessible, although we suggest giving them a call before you visit to discuss your individual requirements. There is an accessible toilet too. The Cherwell Boathouse also has 80 punts of its own to hire out, so if you’d like to try this traditional Oxford pastime of a leisurely sail yourself, just ask the team! They cost £17 per hour or £85 for a full day.

Getting to Oxford

If you’re flying from within the UK or the rest of the world, then there is a regular, 24-hour coach service from Heathrow and Gatwick. Stansted is a little trickier as you’ll need to get the Stansted Express train service to Liverpool Street and then the tube to either Paddington or Marylebone for direct trains to Oxford. There are also direct train services from Birmingham New Street, as well as routes in via Reading and Didcot.

If you’re coming by car, then we recommend you use one of the five Park and Ride sites on the edge of town as parking in town can be tricky. These are Oxford Parkway (north), Pear Tree (north), Redbridge (south), Thornhill (east) and Seacourt (west). If you want to bring your car into the city centre, it can be expensive, but a good place to plan your journey is Oxford council’s Blue Badge parking site here. To get to Oxford, you’ll need to take the M25 to the M40, before leaving at the A40 to head towards the city.

About Quingo Scooters

The Quingo Scooter range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 308478.

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Quingo Scooters Accessible Getaways: Canterbury

Canterbury is famous for its historic cathedral and its relaxed riverside walks. Here, Quingo Scooters explores the city’s accessible attractions as part of our Accessible Getaways blog series.

Exploring Canterbury

With its historic cathedral and connections with Chaucer, its fascinating history and beautiful open spaces, Canterbury feels like a town from another age. But it is also home to some great shops and restaurants, as well as plenty of other accessible attractions to keep the modern-day pilgrim entertained. Here are our top picks.

Take a trip back in time

We’re going to start with The Canterbury Tales attraction. Of course, Chaucer’s famous tales are one of the city’s most famous exports: a collection of vivid medieval stories about the many pilgrims who flocked to this religiously significant city. The magic of Chaucer’s tales are captured beautifully in this attraction that has been running since 1988. It is a real must-visit if you ever come to Canterbury and will give you a real insight into the characters who have visited this city over the centuries. It is also accessible to those of us using mobility scooters and wheelchairs too, with lifts, ramps and accessible toilets. The team recommend giving them a quick call on 01227 696002 before you visit to arrange any specific requirements. Find out more here. Pound Lane is your nearest car park: it has a number of Blue Badge spaces but you will have to pay.

Canterbury Homes - Quingo Scooters

Feel the peace of Canterbury cathedral

Pilgrims have been visiting Canterbury cathedral for hundreds of years, and it really is a wonderful place to spend time exploring. It is the home of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the leader of the Church of England, but it has also been a place of worship for over 1,400 years. It is obviously one of the most popular attractions in the city, with over a million visitors a year, but it is also remarkably peaceful, despite the crowds. If you’d like to visit with your mobility scooter the team at the cathedral will be happy to help you, whatever your needs. The cathedral’s accessibility page here is a great place to start planning your visit. If you’re coming by car and want to park nearby, then just call the team on 01227 762862 to secure a spot.

Canterbury Cathedral - Quingo Scooters

Spend, spend, spend!

Canterbury is an ancient, historic town, but it is also packed with plenty of great shops to keep even the most demanding modern visitor entertained. You can head to Whitefriars open-air shopping centre which has all the big high street stores, but there is also plenty going on in Canterbury’s indie scene too. The King’s Mile area is the place to go for independent shopping, with lots of places to eat and drink too. It’s tucked in near to the cathedral, and is a warren of winding streets including Sun Street, Palace Street, Guildhall Street and Orange Street, all of which have plenty to offer. There are lots of car parks in Canterbury city centre and we’d recommend using the handy tool here to find the one that suits your needs. The car park at Orange Street is Blue Badge parking only, and has 18 spaces. It’s also conveniently close to the cathedral and other major sites.

Enjoy some tranquillity in the city’s parks

Canterbury is blessed with plenty of peaceful open spaces. There can’t be many city parks that have their own 1st century burial mound like Dane John Gardens, but then Canterbury is just that kind of town. The gardens themselves have been around since at least the 15th century, all the paths are paved and it is mobility scooter accessible. Across town, Westgate Parks is a gorgeous network of green spaces: we loved Tannery Field in particular, with its peaceful meadows alongside the scenic River Stour. There is a handy map here that shows the routes you can take your mobility scooter on.

Eat, drink and be merry

Canterbury also has plenty of places to enjoy great food and drink, and many of them are accessible. We’re big fans of Prezzo, for cheap and cheerful Italian food. It’s fully accessible and is open Monday to Sunday from midday to 11.30pm. Whitefriars car park nearby has a number of Blue Badge spaces, although you will need to pay. For something a little more intimate, try the Cafe du Soleil. It’s situated in a beautiful riverside building, and serves fresh, locally sourced Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Access is over a wooden bridge, but the restaurant is fully open for all. Give the team a call on 01227 479999 to discuss any individual requirements you might have. The Blue Badge-only car park on Orange Street is not far away. Another great option is The Ambrette, which is fully accessible too. The food is simply beautiful, and head chef Dev Biswal draws on influences from around the world. Again, Whitefriars’ car park will be your closest.

Accessibility

Canterbury is an ancient and historic town, with lots of old buildings that were not designed with the needs of mobility scooter users in mind. That said, this is also a city that has welcomed visitors for millennia, and that tradition continues with many of Canterbury’s most famous sites being fully accessible to all. A great place to start your visit is the Euan’s Guide page for the city as well as Visit Kent’s accessibility page here.

Canterbury Skyline - Quingo Scooters

Getting to Canterbury

Canterbury is used to visitors, and so all roads lead here. If you’re coming from London, the North and East Anglia then leave the M25 at junction 2 onto the A2, leaving at junction 7 for Canterbury. If you’re coming from the West and South-West then you’ll need to leave the M25 at junction 5, continue on M26(M20) before leaving the M20 at junction 7, then onto the A249, then the M2 before leaving at junction 7 again for the city.

It’s also just under an hour on the regular train from St Pancras in London. Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton airports are all a couple of hours away by train: you’ll need to take the shuttle into central London before heading out to Canterbury.

About Quingo Scooters

The Quingo Scooter range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 308478.

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Quingo Scooters Accessible Historic Sites: England

Here at Quingo Scooters, we really are passionate about helping people to explore England’s many historic sites. If you’re a history buff, then the country has a seemingly endless supply of fascinating places to visit. From ancient henges to stately homes and royal gardens, there is something for everyone. Happily, much of it is also accessible, meaning that our country’s rich heritage can be enjoyed by as many people as possible. Here are our Top 5 Historic Sites in England.

  1. Rievaulx Abbey, North Yorkshire

Rievaulx Abbey is one of those places that is so beautiful, and in such a spectacular setting, that it is almost hard to believe it is real. But it is, and the great news for those of us who use a mobility scooter is that much of the site is fully accessible. It’s not hard to see why the first Cistercian monks came here to establish the abbey in 1130. It really is a place full of peace and tranquillity. Of course, the Abbey has been at the centre of some remarkable stories over the last 888 years or so, and you can hear more about this at the Abbey’s excellent museum. It’s all accessible to you on your scooter, and you can also take a lift up to the upper floor. You’ll also find an excellent cafe there that serves hot and cold meals all day (just remember it closes half an hour before the Abbey does).

But the real joy of Rievaulx for us is just exploring the magnificent ruins. It’s an incredible experience in the heart of this peaceful valley. The Abbey has its own car park with two bays for Blue Badge holders. There are also two extra spaces within the site gates when it gets busy.

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  1. Brodsworth House, South Yorkshire

Staying in Yorkshire for a moment, we also have to mention Brodsworth House. It is a wonderful example of a Victorian country home set in gorgeous gardens that are easy to explore on your mobility scooter. Once you’ve enjoyed the garden (there are level, tarmac paths throughout) you can explore the house itself. You can take your mobility scooter around the whole of the ground floor, but you can also head up to the first floor (using the original lift!) to see some of the bedrooms. The hall is incredibly well-preserved. One of those historic houses that has been left pretty much as it was, and it is all the more interesting for it. The car park has five dedicated Blue Badge spaces.

  1. Stonehenge, Wiltshire

We really had to include what is probably the UK’s most iconic historical site in this roundup. While Stonehenge’s original purpose has been lost over the millennia, visiting it is still an incredibly powerful experience. Of course, this Neolithic treasure is also incredibly popular, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every year, but it is for good reason. Much of the site, including the path alongside the stones themselves, is fully accessible by mobility scooter and the exhibition and visitor centre is also accessible via a ramp. Apart from seeing the spectacular stones themselves, we also really recommend setting aside some time to explore the centre, which is packed with many of the fascinating artefacts that have been found on the site. Stonehenge has its own car park with 22 parking bays for Blue Badge holders.

 

  1. Osborne House, East Cowes

Anyone who enjoyed the recent TV adaptation of Queen Victoria’s life will absolutely love Osborne House. It was one of her favourite holiday homes and both Victoria and Albert spent a lot of time here. We don’t blame them: it is a beautiful home set in spectacular gardens. Much of the house itself is accessible with your scooter and you can take a lift up to the first floor apartments where the Royal couple used to stay. The gardens themselves also are fully accessible via firm and level paths and are well worth taking time to explore. The royal getaway has its own car park with 12 spaces for Blue Badge holders.

  1. The Roman ruins of Chester

We’ve talked before here about the remarkable job that Chester has done of creating a town that is accessible to all. There are the historic 13th century elevated paths in the town centre known locally as ‘The Rows’ which are fully accessible, but of course there are also the city’s fantastic Roman ruins. These include the Roman gardens, which display many historic artefacts from the city’s history, but also the historic walls. The walls are a fascinating hotchpotch of Roman, Saxon and medieval history, and the entire two-mile stretch is fully accessible. We really fell in love with Chester when we visited, as it is one of those cities that packs a huge amount in to a relatively small space, with much of it accessible to those of us using a scooter. The Gorse Stacks, Frodsham Street and Cuppin Street car parks are all close to the walls and have dedicated Blue Badge spaces.

Roman Ruins at Chester - Quingo Scooters

Accessing the UK’s historic sites.

By their very nature, many of the UK’s historic sites face complex issues around accessibility. Uneven surfaces, narrow entrances and worn steps all contribute to a making it hard to deliver a consistent level of accessibility for all. But most have done a great job, and we recommend that if you are interested in visiting a particular site it is always well worth giving the local team there a call to discuss your own individual needs.

Beyond that, a great starting point is the English Heritage site, the body who manage many of the UK’s most precious historical sites. The National Trust’s Access for Everyone page is also a helpful resource.

Share your accessible route with Quingo!

If you’ve been to visit any great accessible routes on your Quingo or would like us to write about a particular place you have visited, we’d be delighted to hear from you! You can email your stories, recommendations and pictures by filling out the contact form on our website and we’ll feature them on our blog.

About Quingo

The Quingo Scooter range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 308478.

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Quingo Scooters Accessible Routes: Lyme Regis

Here at Quingo Scooters, we certainly do love to be beside the seaside. And there are few better places to enjoy the UK’s wonderful coastline than Lyme Regis in Dorset. It is a small town, but one that promises visitors a dramatic and invigorating stay. Here are just a few of the great routes in and around Lyme Regis that are accessible to those of us using mobility scooters.

Exploring Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis is just one of those places that seems to inspire. Perhaps it is the drama of the Cobb, the spectacular Jurassic Coast, or maybe the candyfloss and the sea air, but there really is something very special about Lyme. From trails along the sea front to landscaped gardens and spectacular cliff top views, Lyme Regis really does have something for everyone.

Colourful Buildings in Lyme Regis - Quingo Scooters

 

Langmoor and Lister Gardens

This wonderful trail is a great way to get some truly spectacular views of Lyme Bay and the town of Lyme Regis. It is steep in parts, and with steps at some points, but there are alternative routes around these and it is possible to do a fully accessible circular route around the gardens. The gardens themselves are also gorgeous. There are bat boxes and bird houses to encourage the wildlife and a wonderful variety of plants that are popular not just with human visitors but also with the insects: keep an eye out for the beautiful Jersey Tiger Moth. Again, Lyme Regis isn’t huge, so any of the town centre car parks are suitable.

Along Lyme Regis seafront

Fish and chips, seagulls and the smell of the salty air: there is nothing quite like taking in the sights and sounds of the sea front at Lyme. This short trail takes you right along the front and is mostly flat all the way. It is a circular route and you can park in any of the six car parks in the town with accessible spaces (see below). It will take you past the world-famous Cobb, the huge stone wall that dominates the sea front at Lyme Regis. It plays a starring role in both Jane Austen’s novel Persuasion and the film The French Lieutenant’s Woman, so now is your chance to channel your inner Louisa Musgrove or Meryl Streep! The Cobb itself is cobbled though and the uneven surface may be uncomfortable for some scooter users.

Lyme Regis - Quingo Scooters

Lyme Regis Aquarium, The Cobb

While you are down by the sea front, we really recommend visiting the town’s aquarium. It is a great way to pass a few hours, especially if you are visiting Lyme Regis with the kids. We love it because of how close it allows you to get to some of the spectacular life of the Jurassic Coast. You can hold a starfish and feed a mullet, as well as discover more about this incredible coastline was formed over millions of years. There is level access throughout for mobility scooters, and you can park in any of the town’s central car parks. Find out more here.

The Cobb - Quingo Scooters

Lulworth Cove and Stair Hole

Lulworth Cove is about an hour’s easy drive east of Lyme Regis, but it is well worth making the effort to see this gorgeous stretch of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Firstly, there is the journey itself, taking you through the stunning Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Once you are there, there is a car park with dedicated Blue Badge parking and an accessible toilet in the centre of the village. From there, there is a short section of the South West Coast Path National Trail that is fully accessible to those of using mobility scooters that takes in spectacular views of Lulworth Cove itself and the natural stone arches known as Stair Hole. You can find a detailed plan of the route here.

Accessibility

Lyme Regis is a seaside town, built on hills, so we won’t pretend that everything in the town is accessible to those of us using mobility scooters and wheelchairs. That said, much of it is, and there is actually a good deal of the town that you can visit easily. A great place to start your trip to Lyme Regis is the town’s dedicated accessibility page here. You will find lots of information about the accessible facilities in the town, including details of the six car parks. These are at Broad Street/Cobb Gate, which has 3 accessible spaces, Charmouth Road with 2, Holmbush with 8, Monmouth Beach/Cabanya with 13, Pitthouse with 1 and Woodmead Halls that has 2 accessible spaces. Blue Badge holders can also park on the sea front too.

Share your accessible route with Quingo!

If you’ve been to visit any great accessible routes on your Quingo Scooter, or would like us to write about a particular place you have visited, we’d be delighted to hear from you! You can email your stories, recommendations and pictures by filling out the contact form on our website and we’ll feature them on our blog.

About Quingo Scooters

The Quingo Scooter range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 308478.