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National and Regional Round-up
South West England
T
he Green eat, toilets, beaches and attractions where there are
Tourism Business special facilities for disabled guests. The website,
Scheme Awards accessiblesouthwest.co.uk, also lists local
have been a tremen- organisations that offer facilities for disabled
dous success in visitors whilst they are staying away from home.
South West England.
Luxury orientated tourism is promoted through the
The scheme recog-
region’s indulgesouthwest.co.uk website and includes
nises the places to
details of luxury accommodation, Michelin starred
stay and visit that
restaurants and special luxurious days out.
are taking action to
support the local
Bath Tourism Plus has over 400 members who are
area and wider envi-
eager to welcome visitors to the city and in 2009,
ronment. Businesses
Bath’s American Museum is hosting an Exhibition of
are judged every
Art and Craft in 19th century America. The Roman
two years and are awarded bronze, silver or gold status.
Baths and the Fashion Museum will also offer regular
Waste reduction, energy and water efficiency, support
events and exhibitions that attract visitors from
for local residents, use of ethical products and a con-
across the world.
tribution to the wellbeing of wildlife are all part of the
Whether it is for the rich heritage of the vibrant city
criteria for earning the award.
of Bristol or the sandy West Country beaches, the
A new directory has been designed to assist disabled West of England does not fail to attract increasing
visitors to the region. The listings include places to numbers of visitors year after year.
Yorkshire
Y
orkshire is a region of variety, with a diverse range of
attractions. There are well over 800 listed attrac-
tions on offer and the Yorkshire Tourist Board’s user
friendly website enables prospective visitors to highlight
certain features such as free entry, disabled access,
group facilities and accessibility by public transport.
North Yorkshire has launched its Year of Adventure.
Different exciting and memorable adventure activi-
ties have been devised for every week of 2009. A
vast range of outdoor action packed events is on
It is not surprising that Leeds is referred to as the
offer, ranging from cycling to gliding and horse
Cultural Capital of the North.
trekking to caving. Specialist instructors are available York is renowned for its exquisite architecture, quaint
to help newcomers, and all activities are colour cobbled streets and is fast developing a vibrant scene
coded as an indication of the fitness level required in that attracts visitors with all expectations. The city
order to partake. boasts a superb range of museums and galleries, most
Culture is also a priority in Yorkshire, and Leeds is the
of which offer a great range of visiting exhibitions.
venue for one of Europe’s leading International Film The National Trust has no less than 35 sites in
Festivals. The Leeds International Concert Season is Yorkshire, many of which are amongst Britain’s most
also a great draw for visitors whilst the Leeds Art treasured historic attractions. The charity also owns
Gallery is recorded by The Times as offering the best many sites on the Yorkshire coast, including Ruswick
collection of 20th century British art outside London. Bay, Ravenscar and Newbiggin Cliffs.
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