PUDNEYS COUNTRY PARK
Asdale Road, Wakefield. 01924 302360
The park is open from 9.15am - 9.30pm (or sunset). If you are wanting to hire the scooter it would have to be back by 9pm.There is one electric scooter, the hire of which cannot be booked. Training is given. Parking is free.
There is a lake to walk round but although the walk is level seats are not available all the way round.
The greatest attraction to me is feeding the numerous hungry swans, geese and ducks. If you had a bread van they still would not be satisfied!
BRETTON COUNTRY PARK
West Bretton, Wakefield, WF4 4LG. (junction 38, Ml) 01924 830550
The Kiosk is open weekends and bank holidays. By now there should be 2 electric scooters for free hire. Training is given. You have to pay to park and the site is uneven and not easy walking.
YORKSHIRE SCULPTURE PARK
Bretton Hall, West Bretton. Information Centre 01924 830302
Open 10 - 5pm, 7 days/week BST (British Summer Time)
10 - 4pm, 7 days/week days WinterBy now there should be 3 electric scooters and 1 electric wheelchair. Training is given. A quote from the centre is "the user will find the electric scooters easy to use and they provide the user with new freedom to explore the beautiful expansive site".
You can go from the Yorkshire Sculpture Park to Bretton Country Park on the scooter and vice versa.
THE WATERTON COUNTRYSIDE DISCOVERY CENTRE
Haw Park Lane, Wintersett, Wakefield, WF4 2EB. (Also known as Angler's) Information Centre 01924 863262
Open Tuesday - Friday 11 - 4pm BST (probably 1 1 to 3pm winter)
Sunday 11 to 4pm BST Probably 11 to 3pm winter)They have 3 electric scooters for free hire. Training is given. There is free parking and a few disabled spaces. There is a slope down to the lake but it is level around the lake and there are seats approx. 150 yards apart.
There is a café that is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Also there is a room in the building for bird watchers and binoculars are supplied.
ROUNDHAY PARK and TROPICAL WORLD
Roundhay Road, Leeds. Tropical World O113 266 1850
Open 7 days 10 - 7pmTropical World has 2 electric scooters that can be used only in Tropical World and Canal Gardens. They are not to be used in Roundhay Park itself. Training is given.
OTLEY CHEVIN
Accessed up East Chevin Road, turn right onto Birdcage Walk, first left onto Johnny Lane. Drive up to the Whitehouse (the office not the pub like 1 thought!). 01943 465023 This is also a fax number.
Open 9.30 to 4pm.There are 2 electric scooters but you need to book beforehand. A car is needed to get here. There is a limited area you can use because of the site. No good for the less able bodied. There is a café open at weekends and picnic areas.
TEMPLE NEWSAM
6 miles from Leeds city centre off A63. 0113 264 5535
There are 2 electric scooters. Booking recommended.BOLTON ABBEY & ESTATES
Open 9.30 - 4.30pm BST Priory Village
9.30 - 6pm BST Cavendish ShopElectric scooters are available. The 3 wheeler from Priory village at the phone number above. Best to book in advance. The 4 wheelers are available from the Cavendish Shop by the river, 01756 710663; Once again it is best to book in advance.
FOUNTAINS ABBEY
Fountains hall, Studley Royal. 3 miles west of Ripon off B6265. 01765 601005
Open 10am - 6pm BST 10am - 5pm or dusk in winter.Two electric cars are available and it is best to book. Training is given and a map of recommended routes.
Many more locations (64 pages) can be found in 'Let's go! Out and About in Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire; A Guide for People with Disabilities'. It is free from Tourist Information Centres or costs £1 by cheque or stamps from Yorkshire Association for the Disabled, St George's House, 7-9 Harlow Oval, Harrogate, HG2 OAA.
DIAL Leeds 0113 268 2689 and Wakefield 01924 379191 also have information sheets for accessible leisure facilities.
