Battle Of Britain Put To The Test By The Disabled Adventurer
The Battle of Britain Memorial recently welcomed Army veteran, accessibility content creator and wheeled adventurer, The Disabled Adventurer, as part of his ambitious #50at50 mission.
Nick Wilson, to celebrate his 50th year, has been visiting trails in the UK, USA, Dubai and Austria, where he aims to complete 50km sections in his all-terrain wheelchair.
The challenge is three-fold; to demonstrate what is possible for disabled people, highlight accessible places to visit and raise money for all-terrain chairs to be bought for attractions so that visitors can borrow one to enjoy their day more easily.
As part of his mission to highlight accessible places to visit, The Disabled Adventurer chose to include the Battle of Britain Memorial in his Kent itinerary, capturing footage of the site, including its unique clifftop setting overlooking the English Channel.
The Battle of Britain Memorial is the national memorial to “The Few” – the airmen who flew in the campaign to save Britain from defeat.
The site includes the Memorial and information panels outside, replica aircraft, a memorial wall and stunning views out to the English Channel.
Inside The Wing, visitors will find The Scramble Experience – an interactive and exciting space where you can watch films, hear stories told by people who were there, sit in a mock-up Hurricane cockpit, try on uniforms, find out the history and see medals, logbooks, uniforms and personal items – all preserved from this moment in time.
We are proud to welcome visitors of all abilities and have taken great care to make the site as accessible as possible, with step-free access across much of the Memorial and a lift serving the first-floor Cockpit Café.
There are free disabled parking bays immediately outside the main entrance and easy access to the building via a level pathway. Front and rear doors are automatic, entry to the exhibition inside the building is via a screen that is opened for our visitors by staff. Access to the whole of the rest of the site and outside attractions is level or ramped.
Sensory considerations – The Scramble Experience includes film, sound and lighting effects which may be intense for some visitors. If you or a member of your group has sensory sensitivities, please speak to a member of staff who can advise and support your visit.
Please get in touch if you have questions about visiting us, or plan your visit today. We’re looking forward to welcoming you in.