This page details special facilities available in the Borough.

Attractions

Browse through a selection of disabled access 'things to do and see' on the Yorkshire Coast. Accessible Attractions.
Accessible Activities.
Accessible Places to Visit.

The following attractions are accessible. They are, however, only a selection of attractions with such facilities. A further list can be found by searching the What to Do section of this website.

Dalby Forest
Being confined to a wheelchair or being a little unsteady on your feet does not mean you can't enjoy Dalby Forest. Most of the popular areas are accessible and there is a scenic route around Staintondale Lake providing easy access for the less able-bodied, wheelchair users and parents with pushchairs. The route is on compacted stone paths and boardwalk with the maximum gradient being 10%. Manual wheelchair users may need assistance. There are also wheelchair-adapted picnic tables in the forest. For further information, please telephone 01751 460295.

Scarborough Castle and Whitby Abbey
Special audio tours are included in the admission price at Scarborough Castle and Whitby Abbey. Please be aware that the remains can be hazardous due to unfenced ditches, moat and ramparts.
English Heritage

Shuttleworth Garden, Scarborough
This special garden - a sensory garden with aromatic plants in raised beds - is situated opposite the Clock Tower on the Esplanade.

Stephen Joseph Theatre
The building is fully accessible for wheelchair users and has ramped access from the street, three fully-adapted toilets and a lift providing level access to both the theatres. An infra-red audio system is available in both theatres and the McCarthy theatre also has an induction loop. Signed performances are organised for each production. Audio-described performances are also organised for each production with the on-stage action relayed through the headsets by a professional audio describer. Touch tours take place before each audio described performance. For further information please telephone 01723 370541.
Stephen Joseph Theatre

Rail Travel

For information, and to obtain a Disabled Persons Railcard, please pick up a copy of the booklet 'Rail Travel for Disabled Passengers'. This booklet is available from Scarborough Railway Station or you can ask for a copy by telephone, 01912 690303.
Railcard Information

Toilets

Disabled toilets are available across the Borough. Radar toilet keys can be obtained from one of our Tourist Information Centres.
Public Conveniences for the Disabled (96 kb)

Shopmobility

Scarborough provides a shop mobility service where you can hire powered scooters and manual wheelchairs. For further information please contact:

Scarborough Shopmobility
5 Somerset Terrace
Scarborough
North Yorkshire
England
YO11 2PA

Telephone:
01723 369910

Email:
shopmobility@btconnect.com

Opening hours:
Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Dial-a-Ride

Dial-a-ride provides a wheelchair-friendly service which is available anytime and anywhere within the Borough. Prior booking is essential and it is advisable to book well in advance of your visit. Further details are available by telephoning 01723 354434.

Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm.

Wheelchair Hire

Scarborough

Active Mobility
4/6 Falsgrave Road.
Telephone: 01723 355122 (manual wheelchairs).
Open: Monday to Saturday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Quality Life Mobility
50–52 Seamer Road
Telephone: 01723 506030 (manual and electric wheelchairs and scooters).
Open: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm; Saturday, 9.00am to 2.00pm.

Independent Home Living
Ramshill Road.
Telephone: 01723 381165 (manual wheelchairs).

Scarborough Shopmobility
Somerset Terrace (back of Brunswick Shopping Centre).
Telephone: 01723 369910 (manual and electric wheelchairs and scooters).
Please call for opening times.

Falsgrave Mobility Centre
44 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough. YO12 5AX
Telephone: 01723 500049 (manual wheelchairs £4.95 per day, plus £25 refundable deposit).

Filey

Selles Chemist
Murray Street.
Telephone: (01723) 513262 (wheelchair hire).
Open: Monday to Saturday, 9.00am to 5.30pm.

KeepMobile.com
Murray Street.
Telephone: 01723 514411 (manual and electric wheelchairs).
Open: Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 4.30pm.

Whitby

St John's Ambulance Brigade
c/o Mrs Ward, Caretaker’s Cottage, rear St Hilda’s Terrace.
Telephone: 01947 601267 (1 commode and 7 wheelchairs).

Whitby and District Disablement Action Group
Church House Centre, Flowergate.
Telephone: 01947 821001 (manual and electric wheelchairs).
Open: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Scarborough Disablement Action Group

Scarborough DAG produces a variety of publications which focus on a wide range of disability topics, including accessible holidays and accessible hotels. Please call them for details.

Scarborough Disablement Action Group
Allatt House
5 West Parade Road
Scarborough
YO12 5ED

Telephone/Fax/Text/Minicom:
01723 379397 (24 hour answerphone service).

Email:
scardag@onyxnet.co.uk

Website:
www.scarboroughdag.org.uk

Opening hours:
9.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday.

Whitby & District Disablement Action Group

Whitby DAG provides cards and audiotapes giving accessible routes and points of interest, thereby alleviating worries that disabled people have when travelling around the Whitby area. They cover a wide range of disability topics including accessible holidays and accommodation. For further information please contact:

Whitby Disablement Action Group
Church House Centre
Flowergate
Whitby
YO21 3BA

Telephone:
01947 821001

Email:
whitbydag@btconnect.com

Opening hours:
9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.