Accessible City Break: Inclusive Day Out in York

Things To Do

York offers a wide range of experiences, many with accessible facilities to help make your visit more enjoyable.

City Cruises and Thin Ice Press include wheelchair access and accessible toilets. Merchants' Advenurers' Hall and Coffee Shop provides lift access, accessible toilets and clear signage throughout. For relaxed, self-paced experiences, The York Quests and Treasure Hunt offer quiet time periods and flexible outdoor activities.

Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens and Holy Trinity Church highlight peaceful spaces and offer designated disabled parking. The Hospitium and Yorkshire Museum and Gardens feature lift access and accessible equipment for hire.

The Original Ghost Walk of York includes step-free access, while The York Dungeon
and York Art Gallery offer a mix of facilities including visual and audible alarm systems, Changing Places toilets, and hearing loops.

Treasurer's House - National Trust and Ampleforth Abbey offer support like hearing loops, braille or large print materials, and accessible toilets. Meanwhile, York Distillery provides hearing loop access for visitors.

Each listing on Visit York includes details about these features – we recommend checking directly with venues to plan your visit with confidence.

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Eat and Drink

From casual bites to dining destinations, many of York’s food and drink spots offer accessible features to help you enjoy your visit with ease.

Ambiente Tapas (both Goodramgate and Fossgate locations) highlight facilities such as Changing Places toilets, visual alarm systems, and clear signage, with step-free access available at both.

Byron Burgers includes wheelchair access and accessible toilets, ideal for a relaxed, central stop-off.

Cast Iron Bar and Grill offers a wide range of accessible features including Changing Places toilets, lift access, visual and audible alarms, and even quiet areas for a calmer dining experience.

SPARK provides accessible toilets, clear venue signage, and lift access, with many of the independent traders operating at street level.

These venues aim to be as welcoming and inclusive as possible – check their listings on Visit York for further details before you go.

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Shopping

York is full of unique independent shops and markets, many of which include accessible features to make browsing a breeze.

York Gin and Avorium both offer step-free access, with Avorium also providing clear signage and audible alarm systems for added confidence while shopping.

Shambles Market is wheelchair accessible with spacious outdoor walkways and flat surfaces, making it easy to explore a variety of local traders.

A little further out, Balloon Tree Farm Shop includes accessible toilets, designated disabled parking, and visual alarms, along with equipment available for use or hire.

Check individual listings for more details and to see which features best suit your visit.

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Family Friendly

York is packed with family-friendly attractions that also consider a range of access needs, helping you plan days out with comfort and ease.

JORVIK Viking Centre offers a wealth of accessible features including lift access, a Changing Places toilet, hearing loops, and accessible equipment for hire – making it a standout for inclusive learning and fun.

DIG: An Archaeological Adventure and The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring both offer step-free access, accessible toilets and sensory-friendly support like audible alarms and quiet time options.

York Castle Museum and Barley Hall include accessible routes and visual alarms, while Grand Opera House goes even further with a Changing Places facility, hearing loop, quiet areas, and accessible equipment available for use.

For more suggestions, check out our full itinerary for families with accessible needs in York.

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Extend Your Stay

With so much to see and do in York, an overnight stay gives you time to explore at your own pace – and there are plenty of accommodation options with accessible features to help you feel at home.

Delta Hotels by Marriott York offers an extensive range of facilities, including lift access, accessible toilets, Changing Places, quiet areas, and both visual and audible alarm systems.

Irishman's Cottage (Dovecote Barns) provides step-free access, designated disabled parking and quiet areas, making it ideal for a peaceful self-catering escape. Sandburn Hall and Hotel includes wheelchair access, accessible toilets and lift access, with beautifully designed rooms to suit all guests.

Middlethorpe Hall & Spa offers accessible bedrooms, lift access, accessible toilets, and quiet time features, combining heritage with comfort in a tranquil setting.

Check individual listings for further details and to find the perfect base for your York adventure.

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Beyond York

Forestry England Dalby offers accessible trails, Changing Places toilets, accessible equipment for hire, and hearing loop support – perfect for a peaceful day out in nature.

Beningbrough (National Trust) provides a wide range of accessible features including step-free access, designated disabled parking, hearing loops, and large print materials, all set within beautiful gardens and galleries.

The Balloon Tree Farm Shop and Cafe combines accessible toilets, parking, and visual alarms with a relaxed countryside setting ideal for a quiet break from the city.

For more ideas, check individual listings or plan your trip around seasonal events and attractions.

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