The Access Map

Britain’s accessibility, on one map. Zoom out for the big picture — the counts show how many rated places are in each area. Zoom in to see who’s getting it right.

● Gold — great access: level entry, accessible facilities, staff who get it.   ● Silver — not perfect, but trying: steps with a ramp, help on request.   ● Red — needs to do better, and knows it.

Great access   Trying — not perfect   Needs to do better

The first entries are demonstration pins while we gather real community ratings — spotted a place that deserves Gold (or Red)? Tell us.

How places get rated

Gold is earned, not bought: genuine level access or full lift access, an accessible toilet that’s actually available, and staff who help without being begged. Silver recognises honest effort — the listed building with a good portable ramp, the café that rearranges tables the moment you arrive. Red isn’t a punishment; it’s a nudge. Every Red place gets told how to move up — most fixes cost less than a round of drinks.