The Access Card welcomed many more providers to its directory last month
It’s safe to say that the Access Card Team was kept on its toes throughout last month following our return back to the office after the Christmas break.
Whilst we were busy processing lots of Access Card Applications, the team was also busy either listing businesses as official Access Card Providers or highlighting ‘Named & Famed’ venues praised by our Access Card Holders.
For more information about our latest Access Card Providers, please see below.
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New Providers
“Camp Kin is a series of gorgeous, spacious and creative camping weekends with food, music, activities, and more than a taste of the Shambala we know and love.”
Access Cards with ‘+1’ symbol accepted as proof for a free Essential Companion ticket.
Find out more here.
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“York’s Chocolate Story is a visitor attraction and chocolate museum on King’s Square, in York. Opened in March 2012, it shows the history of chocolate making in York, including the Rowntree’s factory which opened in 1890, owned since 1988 by Nestlé. The attraction is located in the centre of York, in King’s Square.”
This venue is ‘Named & Famed’. Visit our FAQs page to find out more.
Find out more here.
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“Local tea-and-cake institution with an art deco interior, curved windows and ornate mirrors.”
This venue is ‘Named & Famed’. Visit our FAQs page to find out more.
Find out more here.
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“Welcome to Life Lessons. London’s thought-led wellness festival celebrating Big ideas for living better.”
Access Cards with ‘+1’ symbol accepted as proof for a free Essential Companion ticket.
Find out more here.
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“Iconic Live Music Venue PowerHaus (f.k.a Dingwalls) Ft. 3 diverse bars between the picturesque Camden Lock and the Market Join us for some food and drink and keep up to date with our events!”
Access Cards with ‘+1’ symbol accepted as proof for a free Essential Companion ticket.
Find out more here.
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“Cardiff’s first tribute act festival! It’s not 1 but 2 JAM packed days of entertainment from some of the best live tribute acts in the UK! Join us at Cardiff Castle, and get ready for an incredible weekend of great music, fully stocked bars and street food. This is an event you don’t want to miss!!”
Access Cards with the ‘+1’ symbol accepted as proof for a disabled ticket.
Find out more here.
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“The 90s Revival is a high-octane event bringing you some of the best artists and tracks of the 90s under one roof. The event takes place in an outdoor arena, so if we are unfortunate to experience the typical English wet weather, make sure you dress for the weather. Taking you back on a musical journey to when you first hit the night clubs, ‘The 90’s Revival’ is sure to bring those good times and memories back.”
Access Cards with the ‘+1’ symbol accepted as proof for a disabled ticket.
Find out more here.
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“A Brand new event comes to Brighton to celebrate societies return to normality with a series of open air parties, featuring some of the biggest names in electronic and dance music.”
Access Cards with ‘+1’ symbol accepted as proof for a free Essential Companion ticket.
Find out more here.
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Longleat Safari and Adventure Park
“Longleat Safari and Adventure Park in Wiltshire, England, was opened in 1966 as the first drive-through safari park outside Africa.”
This venue is ‘Named & Famed’. Visit our FAQs page to find out more.
Find out more here.
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“Opened in 1899 and home to fairground rides, bars, restaurants and deckchairs to enjoy the sea view.”
This attraction has been ‘Named & Famed’. Visit our FAQs page to find out more.
Find out more here.
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“Surgeons’ Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland, is the headquarters of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. It houses the Surgeons’ Hall Museum, and the library and archive of the RCSED. The present Surgeons’ Hall was designed by William Henry Playfair and completed in 1832, and is a category A listed building.”
This venue has been ‘Named & Famed’. Visit our FAQs page to find out more.
Find out more here.
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“Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age, although the nature of the early settlement is unclear.”
This venue is ‘Named & Famed’. Visit our FAQs page to find out more.
Find out more here.
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“Thermae Bath Spa is a combination of the historic spa and a contemporary building in the city of Bath, England, and reopened in 2006.”
This venue is ‘Named & Famed’. Visit our FAQs page to find out more.
Find out more here.
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News
Disabled people in Derby to benefit directly from thousands raised by international Access Card
Nimbus, the Derby-based company behind an Access Card used by disabled people across the world, has donated £60,000 to Disability Direct.
The money will go towards funding Disability Direct’s advice centre at Babington Lane.
Nimbus was set up by Disability Direct to focus on improving access for disabled people to entertainment venues.
Find out more here.
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The Access Card Team also shared various medical awareness posts, including World Braille Day, Paget’s Awareness Day & World Leprosy Day
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Apply for your Access Card today and start planning your barrier-free adventures for 2022!
