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I don’t know if it was because we hadn’t been out in the fresh air for two years, but we were both shattered when we got back from an exciting first day in Falkirk. Fortunately, [more]

The Macdonald Inchyra Hotel and Spa in Falkirk – Is it Wheelchair Friendly? We stayed in the Macdonald Inchyra Hotel and Spa on our recent trip to Falkirk. As part of the Macdonald Group of [more]

The best piece of medical equipment I use is a CPAP pillow. The reason it’s so important is that it helps me get a good night’s sleep, and without a good night’s sleep, I am [more]

The Commissioners Quay Inn in Blythe Northumberland was the second pub with rooms we stayed at. Part of the Inn Collection, The Commissioners Quay is a large stylish pub taking pride in place on the [more]

When we were invited to visit The Sill in Northumberland, I was curious. Described as the “UK’s National Landscape Discovery Centre“, I couldn’t think what that could be? But, I like learning new things, especially [more]

On a visit to Northumberland, we visited Alnwick Castle. As you know, I’m partial to visiting random castles when we’re out bimbling, even though they’re not known for their accessibility. I was reliably informed Harry [more]

When we stayed in the Hogs Head Inn in Alnwick we visited The Alnwick Garden and Alnwick Castle. I’m sure I’ve mentioned it before. I’m not a fan of gardening. However, after an enjoyable visit [more]

Mellwaters Barn Cottages is a collection of four accessible holiday cottages in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the North Pennines. Centrally positioned, Mellwaters Barn cottages are an ideal base for visiting the Lake [more]

I spent a few nights in the high dependency unit when I had my kidney out. Drugged up to the eyeballs, the nurses constantly wake me up. In the end, I got a bit annoyed [more]

Last week, I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. In all honesty, I have no idea how I got away with it for so long? For years, my diet’s been terrible (chocoholic) and my ability [more]

Everyone knows that age-old saying “a dog is a man’s best friend”, but for many of us, a canine chum is far more than a faithful pet or a loyal companion.  Assistance dogs, also known [more]

This is a blow-by-blow description of what living with Fibromyalgia is like for me. You and I might have the same symptoms, similar stories about how we were diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, and even the same [more]

Those of you suffering from chronic illness, especially a chronic illness that involves pain, will understand why I’m willing to try anything to dial down the pain. My pain is caused by Fibromyalgia and Restless [more]

Working from home with a chronic illness or disability is a hot topic. We’ve found the best blogger course in 2022 to help you become a professional blogger. Starting a blog in 2022 is hard, [more]

You may remember that I wanted to buy Bridget an electric wheelchair? Sadly, talking about it is as far as I got. Ill health and money meant I didn’t have the energy or funds to [more]

Since my diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and having a Kidney out, I just can’t get comfortable when I sit down. So, I’ve been thinking of getting a recliner chair. And trying to stand up from a [more]

We enjoyed staying at The Hog’s Head Inn in Alnwick, Northumberland. Essentially, The Hog’s Head Inn is a pub with rooms. But, it’s more than that. It’s a modern family-friendly pub, with tasty food and [more]

It’s a big decision to start using a lightweight wheelchair, and it somehow feels like you’re giving up, and for some people, there’s the embarrassment of being seen in a wheelchair. Honestly, I get it. Bridget had [more]

As you get older or if like us, disability has made climbing stairs difficult, it’s hard to underestimate the benefits of getting a home stairlift fitted. For nearly four years, Bridget struggled to climb the [more]

Here we have a handpicked selection of wheelchair friendly attractions, days out, and tourist hotspots in Liverpool. This growing list includes our days out in a wheelchair, days out from other disabled bloggers, and wheelchair [more]

For us, we can’t function without the use of mobility aids. From a health point of view, 2018 has been our worst year ever. What started off as feeling a little unwell, with the odd [more]

Driving along Cornish roads towards Land’s End, I felt a little bit peculiar. I couldn’t decide if it was lightheadedness, or do you know when you drive up a steep hill and your ears need [more]

Back in January, we did a quick tour of the North Devon and Cornwall coast. We did the east coast of Devon back in 2016, and this was our first visit to Cornwall. Our final [more]

In this post, we’ve put together a “Top 10 List of Free and Accessible Things to do in London” for wheelchair users. London is probably the most visited city on earth. It’s a 24-hour city, [more]

It always upsets me when I see discussions about a relationship breakdown, especially when Rheumatoid Arthritis or chronic illness is cited as the cause. Some examples of statements I hear people say: Rheumatoid Arthritis Ruined [more]

Have you ever found yourself standing outside a disabled toilet, desperate for a wee, only to find you need a disabled toilet key? We have loads of times, especially when we’re travelling. Bridget constantly moans [more]

Cornwall, in South-West England, is probably the most popular holiday destination in the UK. Despite its popularity, for some reason, Cornwall has always eluded us. So, imagine how excited we were to be invited to [more]

If there was ever a set of words I didn’t want to hear it’s “You’ve Got Cancer”. Sadly, that’s exactly what happened at the back end of last year and I’m only now ready to [more]

All this talk of Royal Weddings reminds me I still need to tell you about accessible days out in Sandringham, the Queen’s country retreat in Norfolk. We stayed at Elms Farm Cottages in Lincolnshire and [more]

It’s not often you hear me talk about a day out in a castle, but I can highly recommend wheelchair-friendly days out in Lincoln Castle. During our stay at Elms Farm Cottages in Lincolnshire, Carol, [more]

Those who’ve tried travelling with Rheumatoid Arthritis already know how hard it can be. Even the shortest trip travelling with Rheumatoid Arthritis feels like you’re trying to conquer Mount Everest with an elephant on your [more]

Today, I want to share “20 Tips for Travelling with Heart Failure”. But, before I do, let me explain why? A few months ago, I was diagnosed with Heart Failure, and my world fell apart. [more]

A few months ago, I was diagnosed with Heart Failure. At first, I wasn’t sure how to feel about it? I was convinced the Cardiologist had it wrong, I mean, I’m only 52, how can [more]

Have you ever wondered what it’s like travelling with MS? If you have, you’re in luck because one of our readers, Margaret Halliday, has kindly shared her top ten tips for travelling with MS. Margaret [more]

Back in May, we spent a week at the award-winning Elms Farm Accessible Cottages at Hubbert’s Bridge near Boston in Lincolnshire. We’ve been lucky to stay in some beautiful cottages, but one style is missing [more]

It’s not often we get invited to test mobility products, so when Fenetic Wellbeing asked us to try their “Deluxe Wheelchair in a Bag“, I was surprised and intrigued because I’d never heard of a [more]

Without a doubt, a day out in one of the UK’s national parks is the best tonic when you’re living with a disability. I’m not sure if it’s the fresh air, change of scenery, wide [more]

It’s difficult to know how to start this post. I sort of wanted to give you an update on what’s been going on with my health, not because I enjoy plastering my woes all over [more]

Does Premier Inn Cleethorpes have wheelchair friendly rooms? It’s been a while since we stayed in a Premier Inn hotel, so the night before our mini road trip on the Lincolnshire coast, we spent a [more]

Hoe Grange Holidays is a relaxing retreat on the edge of the Peak District National Park. For over a year, Hoe Grange was on our bucket list, so we were very excited when the chance [more]

Do you know how sometimes things are just meant to be? You do, well, that’s how I feel about our visit to The Rings accessible cottages in Fife, Scotland. Last December, we were supposed to [more]

The Scotch Whisky Experience is located in the heart of historic Edinburgh, next to Edinburgh Castle. It offers a range of different whisky tours, suitable for both the novice and the expert. The Amber Restaurant [more]

For some time, I have been promising to share more disabled holidays in Europe. And, while I meant it, I simply haven’t had the opportunity. To go some way to put that right I’m publishing a [more]

I have never been on an accessible cruise, in fact, I have never been on a cruise full-stop. These days, many cruise liners have accessible decks and entertainment facilities, disabled cabins and accessible shore excursions, [more]

Now in its third year, Disabled Access Day is going from strength to strength. For the first two years, we were encouraged to visit somewhere or do something we hadn’t done before, but it was [more]

If you are anything like me, you’ll know how hard it can be to push a manual wheelchair, and that’s why we use a TGA wheelchair power pack. I can’t tell you how many times [more]

It seems a lifetime ago since we stayed at Homelands Trust in Fife. In reality, it was only last December, but as you know, so much has happened since then. Having read previous reviews, I [more]

Ask most people if they’ve visited the North West coast, and they’ll tell you they’ve been to the Lake District or Blackpool. Whilst both locations are unique in their own right, I can’t help thinking [more]

There are few things more important when we travel than an accessible bathroom. In fact, easy access to bathing facilities is probably the first thing we look for when we’re deciding where to stay. Most [more]

On our way to stay at Homelands in Fife, we stopped off to see The Kelpies in Falkirk. I don’t remember when The Kelpies first came on my radar, but I think it was when [more]

Do you remember when we accidentally travelled first class on Virgin Trains? If you have no idea what I’m talking about, read this Virgin Trains Went the Extra Mile. I’m old enough to remember the slogan [more]

Here’s a turn up for the books… I think I’m going crazy! I touched on my health problems in Goodbye and Good Riddance 2016 but I wasn’t expecting what happened next. Since Christmas I’ve been [more]

Last week we had the pleasure of staying at the Travelodge London City Airport. Better still, we got an absolute bargain by London hotel standards, we paid £95.00 for two nights. What made our stay [more]

It’s two and a half years since I became Bridget’s carer. Arguably, it’s the best thing I ever did, but it hasn’t been without its problems! I originally published this post back in 2015, then [more]

As you know, we mainly travel in the UK, but Europe is calling. To help us start planning our European city breaks we’re reaching out to our fellow travel bloggers and today we have a [more]

Is Dublin wheelchair friendly? Dublin, Ireland’s capital city, is one of Europe’s top destinations for a weekend break. It’s not surprising when you think about it. Dublin has over 1000 years of history, and it’s [more]

I hadn’t planned on writing a review of the Holiday Inn Express in Hull city centre. Not because it doesn’t deserve one, but because we only stayed one night and we spent hardly any time [more]

Did you know, Tourism for All is the national charity and voice of accessible tourism in the UK? If you did, great! If you didn’t, you’ll find this post useful. To be fair, this post [more]

This is a post I originally wrote for Disability Horizons. In it, I wanted to explore “What is Accessible Tourism”. Specifically, I wanted to know what it is, why it matters and who cares about [more]

When it comes to booking budget hotels with an accessible hotel room, it’s a lottery. A lottery because what’s accessible to one person may not be accessible to another. Then, when you throw the price [more]

Holiday Inn Express at Cardiff Airport saved my bacon. As usual, I’d been messing about for ages trying to find an accessible hotel room, and also, as usual, I’d left it very late to book [more]

We recently embarked on a road trip in west Wales. We travelled to Cardiff to attend a travel blogging conference, so we decided to turn the journey into a bimble on the coast. Years ago, [more]

I’ll admit it. I didn’t know the Derwent Dams in Derbyshire were used to practice the Dambuster raids during World War 2. Also, I didn’t know that man-made structures could blend so seamlessly into the [more]

If you’re planning a trip to the Peak District National Park or anywhere in Derbyshire for that matter, you need to visit the Accessible Derbyshire website. I don’t want this post to turn into a [more]

I know there’s more to Bakewell in Derbyshire than tasty tarts, but whenever I think of Bakewell, I think of the tart, not even the real tart but the Mr Kipling Bakewell Tart. Anyway, I [more]

When we were planning our weekend in the Peak District National Park we asked our friends at Accessible Derbyshire to recommend a wheelchair walk. A few ideas were put forward and the one that caught [more]

Are you fed up with mundane hotel rooms?Do you fancy trying alternative accessible accommodation?Have you ever considered staying on a farm?Do mobility problems limit your holiday options? If you can relate to any of the [more]

Visiting a grade one listed castle in a wheelchair isn’t normally advisable. By their very nature, castles are supposed to be inaccessible. Castle Drogo in Dartmoor however, isn’t a typical castle, and the National Trust [more]

I’m not a gardener. For that reason, I rarely visit gardens. If anything, the closest I get to garden stuff is popping into a garden centre for a bite to eat. So, imagine my trepidation [more]

We enjoyed riding on an accessible steam train with South Devon Railway. Who doesn’t love a ride on a steam train! The South Devon Railway is a popular tourist attraction based in Buckfastleigh, Devon. Crewed [more]

Even if I say so myself, we pushed the boat out during Disabled Access Day. Now in its second year, Disabled Access Day is all about encouraging people to visit somewhere they’ve never been, we [more]

Like us, Lisa, the owner of Dartmoor Accommodation, appreciates the importance of access to information. Also, like us, Lisa is working hard to promote access in the tourism industry, especially in Dartmoor. To spread the [more]

Bimbling around Dartmoor, it’s obvious why so many walkers and canoers love the area. There are miles of dramatic walks across the moor, hills and tors as far as the eye can see and stunning [more]

We hadn’t planned on visiting Plymouth, but a chance conversation with Julian from Dartmoor Accommodation intrigued me. Julian mentioned the Mayflower Steps and how considering their historical importance they were under promoted. I was a [more]

On a recent trip to Dartmoor in Devon, we had a few hours to fill between activities, so we went for a wheelchair walk on the English Riviera. As you know, Bridget and I are [more]

We were fortunate enough to stay at Barnabas House B&B in Yelverton on our recent trip to Dartmoor. This stunning Edwardian property is situated in the Dartmoor National Park and offers high-class accommodation and personal [more]

If you’re looking for a comfortable, cosy, clean and generally accessible luxury cottage in Dartmoor then let me introduce you to Wilson Cottage near Tavistock. As you know, we want to stay in different types [more]

On our way home from the Mobility Roadshow last year, we stopped for a cup of tea at Carsington Water in Derbyshire. We’ve been before, but it was many years ago when the kids were [more]

I want to introduce you to Canal and River Tours Ltd in Stratford-upon-Avon. What makes this company a little bit special is its commitment to the accessible canal and river tours. Last year when we [more]

If you said to me, you’ll be spending Disabled Access Day in Dartmoor, I’d laugh at you. Be honest, when you travel in a wheelchair or with a mobility problem, Dartmoor probably doesn’t rank high [more]

I can’t believe I haven’t written about my monthly column on Disability Horizons. What makes it worse, I’m actually quite proud of the posts I’ve written. So, here’s a quick introduction to my monthly column [more]

I am so excited to share this fantastic resource for disabled travellers, I really can’t contain my excitement. I’ve even called it “The Accessible Tourism Bible” which is the highest accolade I can give it. [more]

We all know how hard it can be to find accessible holiday accommodation. Today, we have a guest post from Srin at Accomable. Srin and the team have created a fantastic resource to help you [more]

With winter just around the corner, it’s time to explore Liverpool, starting with the Mersey Ferry. It sounds weird saying “exploring Liverpool”, but it’s such a dynamic city, and there’s always something new to see. [more]

We’d had a great time on the east coast and it was now time to take a look at wheelchair accessible holidays in Northumberland. Starting in Berwick upon Tweed, we made our way down the [more]

I recently wrote a guest post for Disability Horizons, where I shared our top 10 favourite coastal walks of 2015. On from there and because I enjoyed writing the post so much, I want to [more]

After a good night’s sleep in the Campanile Hotel in Hull, we were ready for day two of our trip. The first day took us from Kilnsea to Bridlington, day two was to be an [more]

A few weeks ago we visited the Holderness coast in the East Riding of Yorkshire. This stretch of coast holds the unfortunate accolade of being the most eroding coastline in Britain. If you’re unsure where [more]