Accessible Norfolk

Norfolk is a great destination for all at any time of year. Miles of unspoilt coastline, internationally important nature reserves, hundreds of picturesque villages, historic market towns, the beautiful Norfolk Broads and Norwich, a fantastic heritage and shopping city, are just some of the delights on offer. We want to make sure that the delights of Norfolk can be enjoyed by all, whatever your access requirements or level of disability.

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Assistance dogs now welcome at Norwich International Airport

Dogs now flying at Norwich International Airport

(12 September 2011)

Norwich International Airport has become one of just seven airports in the UK to be approved to transport assistance dogs travelling under the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), administered by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA). All pets including assistance dogs must meet the following criteria to be accepted under the Pet Travel Scheme: Micro-chipped to ISO standard; EU Pet passport or a third country official veterinary certificate; Rabies Vaccination certificate; Rabies Blood test, Treated against ticks and worms.

The following organisations are registered members of Assistance Dogs (UK):

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
Canine Partners
Support Dogs
Dog Aid
Dogs for the Disabled

For more information on the PETS scheme and travelling with an assistance dog please visit www.defra.gov.uk/wildlife-pets/pets/travel/pets.

Teresa Hopper, Customer Services Manager for Norwich International said; "We have a reputation for being a friendly, easy to use airport so we are delighted to become one of only a few airports in the UK to be able to offer this service to our passengers". Norwich International now have a dedicated team trained to process the paperwork and to meet and greet the assistance dogs and their owners on arrival to undertake the necessary checks and ensure that the passenger and dog are comfortable and are assisted during the whole journey through the airport. Any passenger wishing to book this service should contact their airline directly.

Accessible Accommodation in Norfolk

Finding the right accommodation is essential for an enjoyable holiday, and especially important if you have access requirements.

The National Accessible Scheme for self-catering, holiday parks and serviced accommodation includes standards for hearing and visually impaired guests in addition to standards for guests with mobility impairment.

Many B&Bs, hotels, holiday cottages and holiday parks in Norfolk are accessible - but do remember to contact them with your requirements first.

Accessible Accommodation in Norfolk

Browse accessible accommodation in Norfolk (National Accessible Scheme)

Accessible Norfolk. Disabled Parking sign

Parking & public toilets

When you're out and about in Norfolk, you want to make sure you enjoy your day without having to worry about where to park and the nearest facilities.

There are accessible public toilets and Blue Badge parking bays across Norfolk and information can be obtained from local authorities throughout the county.

West Norfolk Access Guide launched

A new online guide will allow people to see, at the click of a mouse, the level of accessibility of shops, restaurants, professional services, entertainments and accommodation in West Norfolk.

The West Norfolk Access Guide has been compiled after access consultants visited the 600 plus businesses and service providers in King's Lynn, Hunstanton and Downham Market.

The guide, found at www.westnorfolkaccessguide.co.uk, contains information about wheelchair access, toilet and changing facilities, aisle widths, accessibility of shelving and much more, and is designed to help people with specific needs make informed choices.