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Visitors with Disabilities

Here is some general information about facilities for visitors to Winchester with disabilities. For more detailed information and advice, or information in another format, please contact the Tourist Information Centre. All permanent staff at the Centre have undergone 'Welcome All' training.

Visitor Trail by Wheelchair

Winchester Tourism and Shopmobility have devised a trail to help wheelchair users to see the historic city. Click here to request a copy of the trail.

Toilets

All public toilets in the city centre have adapted toilets. These can be found at Chesil Multi-Storey Car Park, Abbey Gardens, Market Lane, Brooks Shopping Centre, Tower Street Car Park and Worthy Lane Car Park. There are adapted toilets in Bishop's Waltham central car park, Kidmore Lane car park in Denmead, Station Road in Alresford and Station Road in Wickham.

The RADAR key scheme is in use and keys are available for loan or purchase (£3) from the Tourist Information Centre, the main reception desk at the City Council's Offices, Colebrook Street, or from the Environmental Health Department at Winchester City Council.

Parking

There are special bays for disabled visitors in all city car parks and parking is free for cars displaying the orange/blue badge. If disabled bays are full, cars may be parked free of charge in a standard bay. The Brooks car park has the largest number of disabled bays. In Winchester, orange/blue badge holders can also use residents' parking bays.

Shopmobility

Manual or powered wheelchairs and battery-powered scooters are available to anyone who has difficulty getting about for just £4 per visit for non scheme members or £2.50 for scheme members (there is a small annual registration fee to become a member). Under 16 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. You can book a vehicle by phoning 01962 842 626, otherwise Shopmobility can be found in the Upper Parking level of the Brooks Shopping Centre. You can collect your vehicle from Shopmobility or it can be delivered, by prior arrangement, to a location within the city centre (or further a field for a small charge). Users of the service can park for free in the Brooks car park.

Shopmobility, The Brooks Car Park, Winchester. Tel: 01962 842 626

Winchester Shopmobility Opening Times

Monday to Friday: 9.00 to 16.30
Saturday: 9.30 to 16.00 by prior booking only
Sundays & Bank Holidays: Closed
Please note no equipment hired out 1 hour before closing time.

Accommodation

The Tourist Information Centre maintains a detailed description of accommodation facilities and access for people with special needs. Please contact the Tourist Information Centre for advice.

Attractions

The Winchester Visitor's Guide features the wheelchair symbol where attractions have access for wheelchair users.