Hertford as a Town has done it's utmost to be accessible to residents and visitors with disabilities.

Many shops, restaurants, pubs/bars, attractions and local amenities have made changes to make them easier to access.

Services and Leisure

The Town offers a range of Leisure facilities and local services which are accessible to those with disabilities.

Parking

Hertford has 25 disabled parking bays run by East Herts District Council - these can be found at the following locations.

Bircherley Green Multi Storey	10 Blue Badge spaces
Gascoyne Way Multi Storey	4 Blue Badge spaces
St Andrew Street	5 Blue Badge spaces
Old London Road	2 Blue Badge spaces
Port Vale	1 Blue Badge space
Bull Plain	3 Blue Badge spaces

Parking is free at East Herts District Council car parks if a valid disabled badge displayed.

Transport

Visitors to the town who are travelling by public transport shouldn't worry, public transport is fully accessible for those with a disability.

Rail
Hertford East Railway Station- Station access and platforms all on one level.

Hertford North Railway Station- Station access on one level, lift available to platforms.

Disabled persons helpline 08457 81 89 19 will advise on disabled facilities throughout your journey and arrange help when necessary (please give at least 48 hours notice if possible).

Textphone helpline: 08457 12 59 88
National Rail Enquiries (timetable) textphone service: 0845 60 50 600

Bus
The bus station is situated at Bircherly Green next to the shopping centre.

For availability of low entry buses please contact the bus operator, details available from Intalink Traveline Tel: 0870 608 2 608 (Minicom 01992 588658)

Taxis
Taxi ranks are situated at Hertford North railway station, Mill Bridge and Railway Street.

Toilets

There are disabled public toilets located at Bircherly Green Bus Station and Hartham Common near the swimming pool.

Access for All

Hertford Town and Tourist Information Centre have recently produced "Access for All" - a guide to Hertford for visitors with disabilities. It contains all of the above information and more. If you would like to receive an Access for All pack, click and send your name and address to Hertford Town and Tourist Information Centre or telephone 01992 584322.

Useful Websites

Hertfordshire has several useful websites you can visit if you require any further assistance.

	Hertfordshire Action on Disability	Operates a 24 hour wheelchair accessible transport service for people with disabilities
	Disability Information Service for Hertfordshire (DISH)	A single access point for advice and in formation in Hertfordshire
	Holiday Care	The UK's central source of holiday and travel information for disabled people
	Holidays for All	Offers accommodation throughout the UK and overseas for people with disabilities and sensory impairments, their friends and family
	Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR)	A national campaigning and advisory body on disability

Whilst every endeavour has been made to ensure all details included are correct, Hertford Town and Tourist Information Centre cannot take responsibility for changes to any details.