Find your way to DAD
Disability Awareness Day is held at Walton Hall Gardens in Warrington, Cheshire. The site is well signposted and we have stewards to organise parking and point you in the right direction.
Address
Walton Hall & Gardens, Walton Lea Road, Higher Walton, Warrington, WA4 6SN
Event Hours
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Gates open from 9:30 AM
SatNav
Set your SatNav to
WA4 6SN
DAD Office
01925 240064
For travel queries, scooter bookings and any questions
Six ways to reach DAD
Whether you’re driving, catching the bus or taking a train, we’ve got you covered with accessible transport options.
By Car
Take the A56 out of Warrington, turning left at The Walton Arms pub. From the motorway, Walton Gardens is two miles north of Junction 11 on the M56.
Park & Ride
Free fully accessible service from Wilderspool Park (WA4 6HL), adjacent to Morrisons off the A49. First minibus at 9:30 AM, every 15 minutes. Last return at 5:15 PM.
Free Bus
Accessible bus from Warrington Bus Interchange (by Central Station) to the Walton terminus. First bus at 9:30 AM, every 30 minutes. Last return at 5:15 PM. Supported by Warrington’s Own Buses.
By Rail
Warrington Central and Bank Quay stations are both fully accessible with lifts, accessible toilets and parking. Connect to the free bus from the Bus Interchange next to Central Station.
Taxi & Private Hire
Many local operators are experienced with disabled passengers. We’ve checked around and compiled a list of accessible taxi companies for you.
Staying Over
Fancy making a weekend of it? Check AccessAble for accessibility details and contact information for hotels and B&Bs in the Warrington area.
Parking at Walton Hall
Car parking at Walton Hall Gardens is limited. On Walton Lea Road, the main tarmac car park adjacent to the bridge has all 300 spaces reserved for blue badge holders.
An additional 700 spaces are available on the grass overflow car park at the rear (this can mean a 700m journey to the event site). A dropping-off point is available adjacent to the bridge for those who need it.
Parking is free for blue badge holders — standard rates apply for all others. Minibuses and coaches can park on the overflow car park at commercial rates (contact Walton Hall Rangers on 01925 601617).
300 Blue Badge spaces
Free for badge holders
700 overflow spaces
Drop-off at bridge
Accessible taxi services in Warrington
Checked and compiled by Warrington Disability Partnership. All operators listed have wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
Direct Access Taxis
14 accessible vehicles total — 9 accommodate electric chairs, all 14 for manual. Time restrictions 7:30–9 AM & 2–4 PM (school contracts).
242 Cars
Sure and Safe
Dial A Ride
See you on 12th July
Walton Hall Gardens, Warrington. Free entry, free programme, free shuttle bus. The biggest disability event in the world.