A weekend in Yorkshire: an accessible itinerary

2 days For wheelchair & limited mobility Built from visitor-rated places

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This is a short, gentle Yorkshire weekend built around three places that all state disabled access: Monk Park Farm, The World of James Herriot and the Bird of Prey and Mammal Centre. The distances are deliberately small — just 2.7 miles between Day 1's two stops, and 10.5 miles to Sunday morning's centre — so nobody spends the weekend in the car. Arriving by train, the nearest station to Yorkshire is Starbeck.

For beds, four BritStays properties list disabled access: High Moor Farm Park at Harrogate (3.9 miles from Harrogate station, with evening entertainment), The Hideaway@Baxby Manor (spa, toilets, baby changing; Thirsk station 7.4 miles), South Newlands Farm (playground and picnic area; Selby station 2.8 miles) and Curly Hill Campsite & Centre, only 0.8 miles from Ilkley station with parking and indoor areas. "States disabled access" is a starting point, not a guarantee — ring ahead about parking, accessible toilets and lifts before you book.

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Day 1

Start slow at Monk Park Farm, then it's only 2.7 miles to The World of James Herriot for the afternoon — a few minutes' drive, so you can take a long lunch or a rest back at the van in between. Confirm blue badge parking and accessible toilet locations with both before you set off.

Morning

Monk Park Farm

Zoos & Wildlife

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Afternoon

The World of James Herriot

Museums & Galleries

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Day 2

One relaxed stop: 10.5 miles to the Bird of Prey and Mammal Centre, which states disabled access. Check surfacing, seating and toilet facilities when you ring — and if you're staying at Curly Hill Campsite & Centre, note the Wharfe at Cromwheel beach 0.3 miles away is rated Poor by the Environment Agency, so it's one to look at rather than paddle in.