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Quingo Scooters Accessible Attractions: The Titanic Experience, Belfast

Quingo Scooters are travelling to Belfast as part of our Accessible Attractions series. If discovering historic artefacts, as well as learning about maritime history interests you, the Titanic Experience is for you!

Situated in the heart of Belfast, the experience is beside the historic site of this world-famous ship’s construction. Over six-floors, you are taken through the story of the RMS Titanic, from construction and launch to its tragic end. A must-see on any trip to Belfast, this experience has become one of Northern Ireland’s top attractions. These innovative and interactive galleries retell the Titanic story in a fresh and insightful way for a captivating day out.

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What’s On

The self-guided Titanic Experience features 9 interactive galleries that explore the sights, sounds, smells and stories of the Titanic and its history, through the city and the people who built her. The history is brought to life across a series of attractions:

  • The Maiden Voyage Gallery: Capturing the excitement of the launch, this gallery transports visitors from four embarkation ports, Belfast, Southampton, Cherbourg and Queenstown to the Titanic’s deck promenade. In addition to seeing and hearing the ocean, you’ll meet Fredrick Dent Ray, a dining room steward and survivor through inventive technology. You’ll also be able to see an original first class luncheon menu, as well as the last letter ever to be written on board the Titanic.
  • Titanic Slipways: Harland and Wolff’s 1907 slipways were re-designed to accept the huge hulls of the new Olympic-class liners. Behind the Titanic Experience, you can now travel down the slipways where the Titanic was built and launched over 100 years ago in 1911.
  • Afternoon Tea (Available on Sundays): After a busy day of exploring, step back in time to a period of elegance and luxury with the Titanic Sunday Afternoon Tea. Set in the opulent surroundings of the Titanic Suite, you’ll be able to pose for pictures on the stunning replica of the Titanic’s staircase. Serving a selection of tea and treats, with a children’s menu available, this Afternoon Tea is an experience not to be missed!

Entry Times and Prices

The Titanic Experience is open daily all year, excluding 24-26 December. The opening times are seasonal: January-March 10am-5pm, April-May 9am-6pm, June-August 9am-7pm, September 9am-6pm, and October-December 10am-5pm. Ticket prices vary and can be found here.

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Getting There

Located in the heart of the Titanic Quarter, the Titanic Experience is just a short journey from Belfast City Centre with easy access to public transport. It is a short 5-10 minute journey from George Best International Airport, and around a 30 minute drive from Belfast International Airport. It is accessible by train, bus, coach tours and cars, with blue badge parking available on the second level. More information can be found here

Accessibility

The Titanic Experience has been named on SAGA’s leading accessible attraction list and is surrounded by a fully accessible flagged Plaza. The building has four entrances, all with level access. While the main door is revolving, the other three entrances are automatic bi-parting. Ticket desks all have lowered counters, and the building houses 2 scenic lifts, situated in the Atrium, which take visitors to all levels. All circulation spaces and galleries are fully accessible and have seated rest spaces throughout. You can view or download the Titanic Experience’s full accessibility information here.

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 Accessible Attractions: York Minster

Over the centuries the UK built up a rich cultural legacy, leaving behind plenty of majestic buildings, such as cathedrals, for you to explore as a mobility scooter user. At Quingo Scooters, we’re devoted to helping you plan exciting days out, so we’re building up a list of these accessible attractions.

We want to draw your attention to one of this country’s most visited religious sites today. Join us as we head to the iconic York Minster, which should be included on any history buff’s bucket list!

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York Minster

Based in the heart of York, the city’s eponymous Minster was originally built by the Anglo-Saxons way back in 637 A.D. The glorious building was renovated throughout the centuries, taking on its current gothic façade during the 13th Century. Today the Minster houses a treasure trove of medieval stained glass artworks and stone masterpieces, such as its gothic nave, for you to check out.

York Minster boasts various must-see sites like a grand 19th Century organ and collections based in the Minster’s legendary undercoft including priceless artefacts such as the horn of Ulf, a 1000 year old decorated elephant tusk. The Minster is also home to the King’s Screen, which features statues of 15 English Kings. Other areas of interest include its octagonal Chapter House and the five sisters’ window, built to commemorate the British Empire women who died in World War One.

You can also find a range of events to take part in at York Minster. This includes church services and performances by the talented Minster Choir. It opens for sightseeing between 9am and 5pm on weekdays, and between 12.45pm and 5pm on Sundays, with adult tickets for the Minster itself coming in at £10. Visit the York Minster website’s opening times and admissions page to learn more.

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Navigating the Minster

York Minster’s staff have made it their mission to welcome every visitor, and it is very accessible for mobility scooter users. York Minster is about 10 minutes away from the city’s train station, making it simple for out-of-towners to find. It does not have a car park, but there are pay and display car parks a short distance away, with more details available on the getting here section of York Minster’s website.

The vast majority of York Minster is accessible, and you can learn more details by checking out the Accessibility portion of its website. You will have no problem entering the building, as the path outside is level and its double width doors measure 90cm in size. You will be immediately greeted by a reception desk, just 10 metres away from the doors, where you can find plenty of information on the Minster.

You can use your mobility scooter across most of the public areas of York Minster, as there is level access throughout. There is also a lift, situated just 58 metres away from York Minster’s entrance, which will take you down to the undercroft and crypt. The lift measures 135cm x 145cm and its doors are 90cm wide, while its controls are in reach for mobility scooter users. It also has a mirror, making it easier for you to reverse out. The entrance further houses a 90cm wide accessible toilet, with level access.

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 Accessible Attractions: Mercat Tours, Edinburgh

Quingo Scooters are always encouraging users to get out and about to visit interesting or unusual places on their mobility scooters, especially places that you didn’t think were accessible enough.

Over our series of blog posts we’ve been sharing with you some extremely accessible attractions to explore on your mobility scooter. Today we’re heading to Edinburgh for a lesson in history and ghosts.

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Mercat Tours

Mercat Tours offer all kinds of different history walks and ghost tours from Edinburgh’s award winning storytellers. An absolute must if you’re visiting Edinburgh for a short or long getaway, these tours are sure to shed a whole new light on the city’s past whilst delivering a captivating story.

Mercat Tours have attained the ‘Investors in People’ recognition within five years of operating, and were named a Five Star tourist attraction by VisitScotland.

There are many tours available but these sometimes vary depending on the time of year.

If you’ve got a moderate to large sized group, Mercat Tours also offer private tours where you can explore and learn about everything from Edinburgh’s Old Town to the Blair Street Underground Vaults and more.

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Accessibility

Tours are sometimes looked upon as attractions that wouldn’t be considered too accessible. However, Mercat tours love welcoming mobility scooter users to Edinburgh, and they will go above and beyond to help you explore the city. That’s why there are many tours available, so that there is something for everyone. For example, The Royal Mile tour provides level access all the way, with a couple of dropped kerbs. You will have no problem getting around and seeing everything there is to see.

If you need to use an accessible toilet, the tour guide will make you aware of where the nearest ones are and they will make time in the tour should these be required.

To make it as easy as possible to understand what the tours involve before you book, Mercat Tours has developed an access statement. The company have many videos on it’s website which enable you to see detailed information such as the tour routes, buildings visited and facilities available. The team are always happy to chat to you if you require any additional help too.

Share your accessible attraction with Quingo!                

If you’ve been to visit any great accessible places 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.