Susie Rodgers is a British Paralympic Swimmer who picked up bronze medals in the S7 100m freestyle, 4x100m relay and the 400m freestyle at the London Games. She has graciously volunteered to write the first in a series of guest blogs for Blue Badge Style. Over the next few weeks a variety of Paralympians will…
The Donmar Warehouse is in the heart of London’s West End and has a reputation for ‘artistic excellence’. People such as Sam Mendes and Michael Grandage take part in the production of the performances, some of which have been award winning (43 Olivier awards to name a few). Donmar Warehouse is totally accessible. There is…
Happy New Year to all our readers and subscribers. We have some exciting things coming in 2013. The first is a series of articles by Team GB Paralympians on their respective sports and how they got started. From Archery to Wheelchair Rugby to Sitting Volleyball and starting with Susie Rodgers (@Susie_Rodgers) a Paralympian swimmer who describes swimming a…
Red Letter Days specialise in experiences that are in themselves gifts. With Christmas inching closer we thought it might be interesting to find out which Red Letter Days are suitable for the less able. They offer a wide variety of gifts. As stated on their website “experiences range from those that make everyday life a…
Thanks to Kimberley for sending us this review of Edinburgh Castle: “I would just like to say Edinburgh castle was fantastic!! My fiancé and I took my brother who is in a wheelchair and the staff there were fantastic. They were polite and friendly and always willing to help. Even though we had not pre-booked…
Barts & Maggies Bar are part of the same group that own Bunga Bunga, see my previous review. BARTS is in the Chelsea Cloisters serviced apartments on Sloane Avenue. It’s a quirky speakeasy at the rear of the reception where you have to ring a bell to get in. Not sure they’ll see you through the peephole in…
We haven’t audited Hammersmith Apollo but we have found out that there are 2 steps and a ramp into the venue. The stalls are accessible but the circle is not. The shops in the foyer are also totally accessible and there are 2 fully accessible bars and kiosks in the stalls area. The disabled toilet is at…
We haven’t been to Shepherd’s Bush Empire but we can confirm they have great disabled access! There is entry at the side of the building and a portable ramp to get you up any steps. Inside there is a raised platform for wheelchairs in the stalls and the disabled toilet is in the stalls too.…
“The Old Vic is one of the best known and best loved theatres in the world” that attracts some of the best talent from all over the UK. The Old Vic’s disabled access is pretty good there are seats in the stalls with spaces for wheelchairs, just let the box office know when you buy…