Everyone is thrilled to announce that Totnes Rare Breeds, in partnership with the South Devon Steam Railway, is a finalist in the new Rough Guide to Accessible Britain Awards. Secret shoppers from the Rough Guide, one of Britain's leading travel and reference publishers, have been assessing attractions up and down the country for their disabled-friendliness. They judged the farm and railway as worthy of being shortlisted in the Best Family Venue category.
The Awards reward the efforts made by attractions across the country to ensure that visitors with disabilities enjoy an inclusive, inspiring and accessible experience. Since both the farm and railway make a conscious effort to be as accessible to disabled visitors as to anyone, they are thrilled to be acknowleged in a national award.
Imagine the shock when the full shortlist was released, and these two humble Devon destinations discovered themselves to be up against The Eden Project, Legoland Windsor and The Science Museum, London. The award ceremony is at the Tate Modern on 22nd March and although we're not getting our hopes up, it's fantastic to play David against these Goliaths.
