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Enjoy a winter walk at Dunham Massey, Cheshire National Trust Images/ Chris Lacey

The National Trust is for everyone, and we want to make it easy for disabled visitors to enjoy the places we care for.

We're continually looking to create solutions for accessibility which are creative and sensitive to our surroundings.

We also have an ongoing process of improving accessibility information for our places. This information can be found under the 'Facilities and Access' section of their individual web pages. If you'd like to visit a specific place, but can't find the information online, please contact the property directly.

Disability inclusion and the National Trust

It's International Day of People with Disabilities on 3 December, so we're talking about disability inclusion at the National Trust. Watch this video to see Celia Richardson, Executive Sponsor of our Workability Network for disabled employees, sit down with Co-Chairs Lavinia Bramwell and Heather Smith to discuss how we're making National Trust workplaces more inclusive.

Discounted and free entry

Essential Companion card

The Essential Companion card makes it simple to bring one or two carers or companions with you, free of charge. Just show the card when you arrive, and your carer(s) or companion(s) won't need to pay an entry fee.

It's in your name so you can bring whomever you like, but even if you don't have an Essential Companion card, you can still bring carers or companions free - the card just makes it quicker and simpler for you.

If you're not a National Trust member, you will still need to pay for your own entry.

Links Pass for groups

The Links Pass gives half-price entry to groups affiliated with disability charities, day centres, or registered care homes. Carers or companions with the group are welcome free of charge.

It's valid at participating National Trust places (excluding weekends and bank holidays).
Some helpful details about the Links Pass:

The Links Pass is available to groups affiliated with local and national disability charities, a Local Authority, currently or previously connected to the NHS, care homes or day centres and other caring charitable groups of this kind

The pass entitles those within the group who are disabled or of pensionable age to get 50 per cent off the standard price of admission. Essential companions, or carers, in the group are given free entry.

All visits must be pre-booked and are available at the discretion of the National Trust property or General Manager

On applying for the Links Pass, organisers must quote the charity or NHS Trust number and name of their national organisation

The Links Pass is only renewed on request - each welcome pack includes an application form for the following year.

Our Education department can arrange tours for your special needs school

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Our Education department can arrange tours for your special needs school

How to get your Essential Companion or Links Pass card

To order your pass or card, just get in touch with us by phone, email, or post.

Call: 0344 800 1895

Email: enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk

Write: National Trust, PO Box 574, Manvers, Rotherham, S63 3FH

Other resources available

Our access information is available in alternative formats. Please call us on 0344 800 1895.

The National Trust Magazine is available on CD for members from the RNIB. You can order a copy by contacting the RNIB with your membership number.

Call: 01733 375 370

Email: businesslink@RNIB.org.uk

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If you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities, you can use the Equality Act to protect you against discrimination in education, work and services provided for you. It can require employers, colleges, venues and service providers to make reasonable adjustments, provide support and make things accessible.
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If you are providing advice Contact Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) Adviser Support
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Scotland: 0141 228 5990
Wales: 029 2044 7790
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ABOUT

Find out more about the team behind Access The Dales.

DEBBIE NORTH

Founder

Debbie lives on a sheep farm on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. She trained as a teacher in Leeds, a career path that she followed for 30 years before spinal degeneration forced her into ill-health retirement.

Debbie love of fell walking blossomed when she met Andy, a keen hillwalker himself. But in 2008, she was diagnosed with spinal degeneration and was no longer able to walk the hills she loves so much. Andy refused to go exploring without his walking partner because it didn't feel right.

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After a spell of feeling sorry for themselves, Debbie and Andy teamed up with TerrainHopper, makers of a 4x4 all-terrain wheelchair, so they could get out into the countryside again.

With their hiking boots on and TerrainHopper charged and ready to go, they went on a mission to discover accessible walks in the Yorkshire Dales.

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Debbie is a freelance consultant, writer and motivational speaker - an expert in accessibility in the Countryside - making the inaccessible accessible.
www.debbienorth.org

In Memory of Andy

Andy had a passion for the Yorkshire Dales and if he wasn't at home, he would be found up on the fells. Andy was an inspirational Deputy Head of a primary school in West Yorkshire for many years and made a difference to the lives of so many children.

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Life changed significantly when Debs was diagnosed with spinal degeneration and since she became a wheelchair user Andy and Debs have become ambassador for accessibility to the outdoors.

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Following a short illness, Andy sadly passed away on 29th June 2021.

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Andy's last wish was that we raise the money to purchase an all-terrain wheelchair specifically for children which will be located in an idyllic spot in the Yorkshire Dales, where families will be able to borrow it and will be able to share beautiful moments and enjoy the landscape that brought Andy so much happiness.

Over £16,000 has been raised so far and we have been able to purchase the first TerrainHopper... the start of Access The Dales.

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Mel is a headteacher of Gomersal Primary School in Kirklees. She has a love of the walking and is passionate about getting children outdoors. Mel, Debs and Andy were often found out of the fells together and were known locally as the 'Laid Back Trio'

Deaf musician and Community Arts Specialist Amy-Rose Atkinson set-up Access The Arts in 2016 with the aim of improving access and inclusivity within the creative arts. Her love of walking grew through the time she spent in the Dales with Debs and Andy and her husband Adam.

Jonathan Smith is an expert local walking guide, mountain leader and author. Jonathan leads navigation course in the Yorkshire Dales and despite being a football fan of Newcastle was a close friend and walking buddy of Andy.

Holly is a freelance videographer, specialising in nature and travel. Holly, Debs and Andy have spent many a happy an hour walking in the Yorkshire Dales together.

Amanda Owen

Our Patron

"I am absolutely thrilled to be asked to be patron of Access the Dales.

All the family loved Andy and we cannot think of a better way to celebrate his life than by supporting Access the Dales - the charity set up in memory of a man who loved and walked the Yorkshire Dales.

I am passionate about getting children outside, whatever their ability. We are really excited that the first hub will be based at Ravenseat. The children's TerrainHopper will be available for families to borrow so that they can get up onto the fells and experience the countryside like our own children.

Each of our kids has had a go on the Hopper and they were thrilled to drive it around the fells. It's going to have a big impact on so many lives and help enhance visitor experience to the Yorkshire Dales. "

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