Accessible Britain

a wheelchair, while benches provide resting places for those on foot. Wheelchair users
get a great view of the animals through the wide-spaced paddock fences, and there
are plenty of low-level hand-cleaner dispensers dotted around. A manual wheelchair is
available to borrow, and there’s a hose to wash down mobility equipment, pushchairs
and muddy boots at the exit.
FOOD & DRINK aa The fully accessible Nosebag Café offers a varied menu of light lunches
and hot and cold drinks, but if you prefer to bring your own food, there’s also a picnic
area available, with some wheelchair-friendly tables.
068 Ely, Cambridgeshire
The tiny city of Ely (www.visitely.org.uk) is known for its magnificent cathedral, whose
towers rise majestically over the Fens like a fairytale castle. It’s not the only reason to
visit, however; Ely’s charming streets and pretty riverside make fine places to explore.
The cathedral (01353 667735; www.elycathedral.org) was originally built during
Norman times, but most of what you can see today dates from the fourteenth century,
including the famous octagonal tower which, when illuminated at night, can be seen
for miles around. There’s a disabled parking space in the staff car park by the south
door (sometimes possible to reserve ahead) and a drop-off point by the main entrance.
Once inside, the glorious nave, chapels, aisles and choir are all accessible to wheelchair
users; pick up a leaflet at the information desk outlining access facilities, which include
an adapted toilet, large-print, audio and Braille guides, loop systems and a wheelchair
to borrow.
THE EAST MIDLANDS AND EAST ANGLIA
Ely Cathedral
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