Campaigners go airside...

Taking the Now Boarding campaign to new heights, a group of campaigners recently visited BAA Gatwick Airport to look at the accessibility of the air travel service provided for disabled travellers.

Campaigners took part in a run through of the check-in and boarding process along with representatives from Gatwick. A number of points were raised, including the need for better signage and hearing loop systems across the airport. In the meeting with staff wider issues were also discussed, such as disability equality training and how this should be implemented.

Park Resorts are  the UK's leading operator of medium-sized UK Holiday Parks. With 37 great family Holiday Parks to choose from, you are sure to find one to suit you.

You can enjoy the freedom of self catering accommodation in some of your favourite coastal holiday hotspots including Kent and Sussex, Essex, the North East, East Anglia and Lincolnshire and many more! Make the most of the great facilities on Park, and explore the local area.
 

Park Resort Ltd has 35 Holiday Parks located throughout the UK and is fully committed to providing enjoyable self-catering family holidays. Each of the Park Resorts Holiday Parks has developed an Access Statement that will help you choose your holiday and location. These statements are very specific to each individual Park and highlight the level of accessibility, type of facilities and the modified accommodation that is available.

These statements have been provided in an attempt to give you detailed information as to each Park’s suitability for you and your family and includes:

1. The varying types of accommodation available, any modifications that have been made and their potential suitability for users

2. The type of facilities available and the level of access available within those facilities

3. The level of parking available

4. The geographical location of the Park and the transport links available to that specific Park,
together with any local transport links that can be used whilst on holiday, as well as any modified taxis, access to railway stations and bus routes

5. Telephone numbers for each Park. The Park will give you specific information relating to any
questions that you may have about the specific Park

6. Lighting levels

7. Special arrangements that can be made on each Park.

At Park Resorts we are happy to provide as much advice and information as possible so that your holiday experience is an enjoyable one and tailored to your specific needs and requirements. We also understand that each person has his or her own specific requirements and as such we will endeavour to meet these. If you do require any assistance prior to arrival you can contact the Park on their e-mail address or on the help line telephone number quoted at the top of the Park specific page.

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