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Quingo Accessible Days Out: The Eden Project

Here at Quingo Scooters we love finding brand new places for an exciting, interesting and accessible day out! Today we’re heading to Cornwall, to the Eden Project.

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The Eden Project

Described by some as the eighth wonder of the world, The Eden Project is an exciting and inspiring playground where you can explore our relationship with nature.

The complex is made of two big enclosures consisting of adjoining domes that house thousands of plant species. Eden’s Rainforest Biome is home to the largest rainforest in captivity. Additionally the Mediterranean Biome, with its many aromatic plants, is a definitely experience for the senses. Inside these two biomes are plants that are collected from many diverse climates and environments.

The Eden Project also has an outside botanical garden, which is home to many plants and wildlife native to Cornwall and the UK in general. These plants provide an important and interesting backstory, for example, some have a prehistoric heritage.

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What’s on?

There are many exciting things happening at The Eden Project depending on when you choose to visit, but here’s a few things going on at the moment.

Dinosaur Uprising – Running from 23rd July until the 4th September, this exhibition enables you to uncover fascinating facts about land-roaming giants, monsters from the deep and ancient creatures of the skies. You can come face to face with some life-size moving dinosaurs and marvel at their monstrous features. This is great for the whole family.

Festival of Food – This runs from the 9th-11th September, and can’t be missed for the foodies out there! The line-up of includes demos by famous chefs, such as Phil Vickery and John Whaite. There is the chance to sample delicious food and drink from local and regional producers including Knightor Wine, Buttermilk and The Wonky Kitchen. There are different chef demonstrations on different days, so be sure to check the website for scheduled events to make sure you catch the right one!

Storytelling – This runs every day in high season at 12pm and 2pm. Fascinating tales are told by The Eden Project’s wonderful storytellers in the lovely surroundings of the Citrus Grove inside the Mediterranean Biome. The tales range from local Cornish folk stories to fables about rainforest plants all the way from the amazon. Another great exhibition for the whole family and those that love to hear a good story!

Accessibility

The Eden Project is fully accessible to all. Upon arrival there are shuttle buses that run from the car parks, and a Land Train operates from the Visitor Centre to the base of the pit. These are free and can accommodate wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

Inside The Eden Project there are lifts from the highest point on site to the lowest. All toilets throughout are fully accessible and have dedicated facilities for people with multiple disabilities.

The Eden Project have their own access guide which is great for reference before your visit. In there are recommended routes around the site for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

Share your accessible attraction with Quingo!

If you want to share your mobility scooter accessible attraction, 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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Where Are The Best Accessible Restaurants In London?

Whether you’re wanting a weekend treat, celebrating something special, or simply want an easier option for dinner – Quingo Scooters know how important it is to find somewhere to eat that is completely accessible where you can feel entirely at ease.

You may be a local resident to the capital city, or maybe you’re just visiting for a short break. It can sometimes feel slightly daunting to choose just one restaurant out of the pack without knowing how accessible it will be for your mobility scooter. In this post we give our recommendations for some of the most accessible restaurants in London, to make that choice a little easier.

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Gourmet Burger Kitchen – 160 Portobello Road, Notting Hill

If you fancy a good old American style burger, this is the place for you! The extensive range of burgers and other dishes are freshly prepared and made to order, portions are generous and catering for vegetarians is also provided. There is level access to the restaurant from the street, a lowered payment counter and fully accessible toilets. Gourmet Burger Kitchen is a chain of restaurants up and down the country, so you can find an alternative restaurant near you.

Criterion Restaurant – 224 Picadilly, Mayfair

The Criterion is one of London’s oldest restaurants, having opened in 1874. It is a Neo-Byzantine-style restaurant serving Modern European dishes, and is open for both lunch and dinner. Inside the Criterion you’ll find the iconic long bar, where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle staged the first meeting between Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. On top of amazing food, this restaurant is full of history and spectacular architecture! There is accessible entry to Criterion, and there are fully accessible toilets.

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Mela – 152-156 Shaftesbury Avenue, Covent Garden

If you’re someone who loves Indian food, but also likes trying new things, then this is a great option for you. Rather than focusing on a specific region, Mela’s menu features dishes from all over India. This means you’ll find some unusual treats like lobster pepper fry curry and potatoes stuffed with cashew nuts. Mela also keep the fat and oil content in their dishes to a minimum, which is an added bonus. There is both assisted and non-assisted mobility scooter access available, and the toilets are fully accessible.

Petrus – 1-3 Kinnerton Street, Knightsbridge

For something a little bit more extravagant, or for a special celebration, try Michelin star restaurant Petrus. This modern French dining restaurant is one of Gordon Ramsay’s, boasting theatrical dishes and a very extensive wine list. The wine even features as the centrepiece of the restaurant, a glass encased wine room.  This restaurant is very accessible for mobility scooters – there is level access to the restaurant and there are fully accessible toilets.

Share your accessible restaurant with Quingo!

If you’ve been to visit any great accessible restaurants 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 Scooters

The Quingo Scooters 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.