By Jolyon Attwooll 1250PM GMT twenty-three March 2010
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The Science Museum in South Kensington was declared majority appropriate family venue Photo CORBIS 
The Eden Project in Cornwall was additionally recognized Photo CORBIS The initial Rough Guide to Accessible Britain awards, launched to prominence attractions with glorious comforts for infirm visitors, enclosed five altogether winners.
Disabled transport Pushing bounds More await indispensable for infirm travellers, says CAA Travel industry "failing to support for disabled" Disabled transport Travel feedback of the week FAQs on infirm transport Advice for infirm travellersJudges deliberate each shortlisted captivate utilizing dual criteria the experience itself and the turn and range of entrance it affords to infirm visitors.
Lara Masters, one of the judges, pronounced "It is good is that attractions are being commended and removing an endowment for meditative about how to house infirm people. Hopefully this will inspire others to do the same."
The awards were presented by the broadcaster Ben Fogle in a rite hold at the Tate Modern in London.
Last monthTravel reported that Britains heading transport companies were unwell to offer the needs of infirm travellers. The study, carried out by Tourism for All, a British-based gift that specialises in transport for the disabled, found that 85 per cent of respondents did not hold transport agents assimilate the needs of infirm travellers, and 78 per cent did not feel they were catered for by high travel agents.
The awards in fullBest family venue Science Museum, London
What the judges said"They have been really beautiful with the approach exhibits work for infirm visitors and children. Everything is at only the right tallness for wheelchair users, exhibits are interactive and they have done certain that all visitors, whatever their disability, can experience in the fun."
Best active venue Cairngorm Funicular Railway and Ski Centre, Aviemore
What the judges said"The railway carriages are ample and easy to navigate, that creates for an easy tour to the summit. And once there, feedback is regularly that visitors feel on tip of the world."
Best birthright venue Brunels SS Great Britain, Bristol
What the judges said"You would suppose a tight, close experience, but zero could be serve from the truth. There is a illusory caller centre with audio and BSL guides and on-board they have worked wonders to safeguard the boat is wheelchair accessible."
Best free venue Locomotion National Railway Museum, Shildon, Co Durham
What the judges said"Disabled visitors are honestly astounded at the experience, generally since the inlet of the trains and carriages featured; there is an horrible lot of hands-on interaction."
Readers preference venue Eden Project, Cornwall
This was voted by readers of the Rough Guide to Accessible Britain and accessibleguide.co.uk.
The new updated Rough Guide to Accessible Britain will be on sale from subsequent month, the initial time the manual has left on ubiquitous sale. See www.roughguides.com for sum
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