The Magnificent Seven . . . the UK

WE’VE some fine beaches across Merseyside – but it seems we have some way to go to impress the experts at Go Outdoors, who have come up with their magnificent seven

Brighton and Hove, Sussex

One of the most accessible in the country Ramps to the promenade, Changing Places toilets (with equipment such as hoists, curtains, adult-sized changing benches and space for carers) and accessible walkways

Bournemouth

This southern beach has fully accessible cliff lifts and land golf buggies driven by volunteer stewards Braille guide book available on site and a text reader that can be borrowed to read and interpret signs n Tel 01726 811911 www edenproject com

Alton Towers Resort, near Stoke, Staffordshire

Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Award Silver winner at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence last June This year, working with trains, providing access to both the pier and beach, which you can also access along the promenade You can get sand wheelchairs at the Beach Office

Summerleaze, Cornwall

Conveniently situated close to the town centre, with direct wheelchair access to the beach and toilets via a level tarmac path. Sand wheelchairs available.

Skegness, Lincolnshire

A very accessible beach, thanks to flat walkways from the main car park to the sand The toilets, which are adjacent to the beach, have good disabled access – a standard now for the majority of the Lincolnshire coast

AccessAble and the Business Disability Forum, the team has overhauled and improved services in many areas including Changing Places facilities, Ride Access Passes, wheelchair hire, hearing loops/ear defender hire, mobility scooters, accessibility maps and installation of quiet spaces to support those with sensory issues Also, there’s a new online Accessibility Guide n Tel 01538 704671 www altontowers com/plan-yourvisit/before-you-visit/accessibilit