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We are thrilled to announce the launch of the new Accessible Guide to Beaches in Cornwall, researched and written by the dedicated team here at Access Cornwall, who live with or care for loved ones with disabilities. This comprehensive guide is your go-to resource for enjoying Cornwall’s stunning coastline, ensuring that as many people as […]
We’re thrilled to introduce Nick Carr, our adventurous volunteer, who is taking to the skies to support Access Cornwall! Nick will perform a tandem skydive from Perranporth Airfield with the Cornwall Parachute Club, weather permitting. This daring jump aims to raise vital funds and awareness to help more volunteers, like Nick, experience the incredible adventures […]
Helen Martin, director of Access Cornwall shares the story of how the Cornwall Air Ambulance saved her daughter Holly’s life. Everyone in Cornwall knows how important Cornwall Air Ambulance is. As a charity it receives no funding from the Government at all and yet it’s a vital service to everyone living and visiting Cornwall. It’s […]
We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded over £60,000 in funding to help community groups and charities in West Cornwall to become more accessible to all. Our new Community Accessibility Leadership Programme is a transformative project aimed at enhancing accessibility in the communities of Redruth, Camborne, Helston, and Penzance and the […]
The Cornwall Bicycle Project CIC– Community cycling for everyone. Profits from our activities provide cycling equipment and cycling opportunities to all, with a particular focus on reaching those from disadvantaged backgrounds in Cornwall. Holly visited the Cornwall Bicycle Projects Limitless Festival at Par Athletics Track with her PA’s on 18th May. It was advertised on […]
It’s May Bank Holiday and this weekend sees the Bluebell Festival at Enys Gardens near Penryn in Cornwall. Enys is famed for its glorious fields of beautiful English bluebells. This weekend Enys House is open to the public too, displaying an array of Cornish artworks. Here’s a short guide to accessibility so […]
Here at Access Cornwall we are pleased to share a guest blog from Beth Bowden, writer and producer of the play Right of Way which is showing at The Poly in Falmouth on Friday March 15th. Beth is a young carer for her disabled mum. The play is based on her experience of walking the […]
In November, 2023 the Access Cornwall team visited the Night Garden at the Lost Gardens of Heligan near Mevagissey in Cornwall to try out the accessible routes around the garden. Take a look at our video above to follow the team as they explored the gardens and enjoyed many of the magical sensory elements on […]
It’s the time of year when we all put on our Poppies and take time to remember those who have served in our armed forces, but this time of year can be very difficult for veterans. In this article Andy* one of our team, shares his story and offers his thoughts on how we can […]
Halloween season is upon us, and Cornwall is the perfect place to embrace the spooky spirit. With its rich history, eerie landscapes, and chilling tales, Cornwall offers an unforgettable Halloween experience. Here are five spooky things to do in Cornwall this Halloween in places that offer good accessibility, complete with our Access Cornwall guides. […]