DAYS OUT

Bodmin & Wenford Railway

Bodmin General Station,Bodmin, PL31 1AQ (PL31 1AG for Sat Nav) bodminrailway.co.uk

Tel: 01208 73555

Cornwall’s only full size railway still operated by steam locomotives, offering a 13-mile round trip. Special events throughout the year. Disability aware, especially around autism, with some limitations for wheelchair users.

National Lobster Hatchery

South Quay, Padstow, PL28 8BL www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk

Tel: 01841 533877

Learn about pioneering marine conservation work, supporting endangered lobsters, in this accessibility-aware attraction.

Tintagel Castle

Tintagel, PL34 0HE www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/ tintagel-castle

Tel: 01840 770328.

Given its location on a small headland, surrounded by steep cliffs and accessed by a small land bridge, this castle is surprisingly accessible. There is wheelchair access over the new bridge and English Heritage offer Braille guides, hearing loops and a Landrover transfer for those who are ambulant with limited mobility.