Welcome to the March Review roundup. This month, we have some exciting reviews to share with you—from essential visits when you are out and about to places where you can eat, drink, and socialise with friends without having to worry about accessibility.
Everyday essentials
Nigelthompson visited Spire Healthcare Clinic in Harrogate as a member of the Yorkshire Disability Action group, who were invited to give feedback on the clinic’s accessibility. Nigel has given a very positive review, particularly praising the clinic’s accessible layout and the friendly and helpful staff, who always maintain patient dignity and respect above everything else. It is always great to see a venue involve disabled people as customers and clients when working to improve accessibility and the overall experience. We know that disabled people understand accessibility better than anyone. Thank you, Nigel, for your review - we look forward to seeing where you go next.
Euan’s Guide Review Coordinator PatAvery travelled down to Birmingham to Etech Motion to have their electric wheelchair serviced and repaired. Travelling to Birmingham meant Pat had to cover some distance to reach her destination. In their review, they comment on how accommodating and understanding the staff at the mobility showroom were. Many disabled people struggle to judge how and when they will arrive at a venue due to booking assistance, travel time, and a range of other disability‑related factors. It is fantastic to see examples of venues that genuinely understand and take this into consideration. Thank you for your review, Pat, we’re glad you’re back on the road again!
Accessing the local community
Twistybeard recently visited Heywood Civic, a newly redeveloped community hub and theatre in Greater Manchester for their first review. The review mentions that the venue’s facilities are easily accessible on the ground floor. In terms of getting to the venue, there is a car park with accessible parking outside, and there is also an accessible route from a nearby bus stop if you arrive by public transport or choose to walk or wheel.
SpicyArmanita visited the Loch Arthur Farm Shop near Dumfries. The review focuses mainly on the accessible toilet in the farm shop, with some excellent photos showing the space within the toilet and the grab rails. The reviewer also speaks about the farm shop itself and how it is very well run by people with learning disabilities. Thank you very much for your review - we look forward to following your journey and seeing where you visit next!
Exploring the outdoors
WheelyP recently visited RAF Greenham Common a former military base in Newbury, Berkshire. The area has now been rewilded and is a great place for accessible walks and birdwatching opportunities. To finish off a day outdoors, why not grab a coffee and cake? WheelyP has shared some really helpful photographs showing the layout of the nature reserve and the accessible toilet available. Thank you for another excellent review!
MrsMollyC has also been out exploring the outdoors in Birkenhead. Birkenhead Park is a large park situated not too far from the local railway station. Molly’s favourite part of her visit was seeing some very friendly squirrels! The park has a visitor centre that can be accessed via automatic doors, as well as a small café and an accessible toilet, including a Changing Places facility. We love to see venues that have planned and included accessibility within outdoor spaces, it makes a huge difference to the visitor experience.
Pubs, bars, cafés, and restaurants
Renfrewshire Access Eye has been exploring some of the restaurants in Paisley. They highly recommend Zambretto Italian which has a range of soft‑palette food options for those with dietary requirements, as well as excellent wheelchair access throughout and ambient lighting that is not overwhelming for people with sensory impairments. Another positive is that the restaurant is close to Paisley Gilmour Street Station, making it easy to reach by public transport. Thank you for a brilliant review, we look forward to seeing where your next review takes you!
Agalvin6298 shared a fantastic review of the Miller and Carter restaurant in Portsmouth. The main entrance to the restaurant is accessed via steps, although there is an accessible entrance for wheelchair users at the side of the restaurant using a lift. The restaurant is very spacious once inside and easy to move around, and Agalvin6298compliments the staff for having noted their access requirements in advance of their visit. It is always great to hear that venues are open and willing to work with disabled customers to make their experience more accessible and comfortable.
WatchusGrow reviewed a local pub in Weston‑super‑Mare called The Landing Light where they were made to feel welcome along with their assistance dog. The Landing Light is a spacious, open, and friendly pub with plenty of room to move around. The staff are very welcoming, friendly, and happy to help where they can. The review does note that some people may find the environment a little overwhelming at busy times due to bright lighting and noise. This is the sort of information that is really helpful - when reviewers point out the positives as well as areas for improvement and things to be aware of, venues can make small adjustments or changes which can actually have a huge impact. Thank you for sharing your experience to help other people know what to expect
Review of the month
SpicyArmanita has written a fantastic review of the Loch Arthur Farm Shop near Dumfries, giving a special shout‑out to the staff for their excellent customer service and for making customers feel welcome. The review also provides a clear picture of the shop’s accessibility and its accessible toilet. It is always helpful and informative to hear about a café or venue that makes a special effort to welcome its customers. Thank you so much for a brilliant review, we look forward to seeing where you visit next!
A huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time to write a review and share their knowledge of accessibility this month By sharing what you know about a venue, you are helping someone else feel reassured that they can go out and explore new places with confidence.
Our latest Access Survey results from 2025 show that 50% of disabled people do not feel confident visiting new places due to concerns about accessibility. If you are a venue owner or manager, we would love to work with you to help you share your venue’s disabled access information. You can list your venue for free on our website and give thousands of disabled people, their families, and their friends more confidence to visit when they are out and about. Take a look at our latest Access Survey results and see how your venue can help us make a positive change to disabled access.
