Found a Great Accessible Spot? Here's How to Pin the Badger and Share the Love
Whether you're a disabled person planning your own day out, or a parent or carer supporting someone who is, from little ones to adults, half the battle of a good day out is knowing where to go before you get there. Which car park has the accessible bays close to the entrance? Which café has a step-free loo? Which shop is genuinely welcoming, not just “compliant on paper”?
That's exactly what BB Welcome Venues, our interactive accessibility map, is here for and why we love it when you pin the Badger to help build it!
What Is BB Welcome Venues?
BB Welcome Venues is Blue Badgers' interactive map of accessible venues. Instead of scrolling through generic reviews hoping someone mentions step-free access, you can browse the map in the Blue Badgers app to see accessible venues that other members of the community have found, tried, and vouched for - perfect for checking access info while you're out and about. You can add your own Badger pin by recommending a venue on the Blue Badgers website, and it'll show up on the map in the app too!
Think of it as a living, growing community-led guide to accessible Britain, built entirely by the people who actually use it: Badgers, for Badgers! Each pin can flag the everyday details that make the biggest difference on a day out, such as:
- Accessible parking close to the entrance
- Step-free or ramped access
- Accessible or Changing Places toilets
- Quiet spaces or sensory-friendly times
- Genuinely welcoming staff
Why Your Pins Matter
Official accessibility listings can be a bit hit and miss, often out of date, sometimes missing the small details that matter to disabled people and carers. Nobody knows this better than the people living it day to day, which is exactly why BB Welcome Venues exists: it's built on real, lived experience rather than a box-ticking checklist.
Every pin you add becomes a shortcut for someone else - a fellow Badger planning their own day out, a parent working out where to take the family this weekend, or a carer planning a first visit somewhere new. Your five-minute tip could be exactly what turns someone's “maybe” into a “yes, let's go.” And it works both ways: the more the community pins, the more choice everyone has!
How to Get Started
Getting your first pin on BB Welcome Venues takes a few simple steps:
- Download the Blue Badgers app and open BB Welcome Venues to browse what's already been pinned nearby - handy for planning ahead or checking access while you're out and about.
- Have a browse - see what other Badgers have found in your area before you head out.
- Try a spot for yourself - a café, a park, a shop, anywhere you fancy.
- Pin the Badger - head to the Blue Badgers website to add the venue to BB Welcome Venues and note what made it work for you. Your pin will then show up on the map in the app too.
- Share the love - the more detail, the more useful it is for the next person who finds it!
What Makes a Great Pin?
A great pin doesn't need to be an essay, just tick the boxes with a few honest, practical details covering how you got there, got in, got comfortable, and were welcomed. A quick checklist to run through before you post:
- Is the venue name and location clear?
- Have I noted the access features I actually used?
- Would this be useful to someone visiting for the first time?
That's it. A short, genuine tip is worth far more than a perfect one.
Turning a Pin Into a Day Out
Pinning the Badger isn't just about logging places - it's an invitation to get out there and explore. Every pin on BB Welcome Venues is a nudge to try something new: the café you've never stopped in, the museum across town, the local park with accessible play equipment nobody told you about. That's the real magic of a community-built map - it turns “we always go to the same three places” into a whole list of well-deserved adventures waiting to be discovered.
Join the Community Making Accessible Britain Easier to Find
BB Welcome Venues is only as brilliant as the Badgers who pin to it, and that's where you come in! Every pin adds another accessible venue to the map and another reason for someone to say yes to a day out they might otherwise have skipped.
Key takeaways
- BB Welcome Venues is Blue Badgers' interactive accessibility map, built entirely from community recommendations - browse it in the app, add pins via the website.
- Real, lived-experience tips fill the gaps that official listings often miss.
- Adding a pin takes seconds and can make a big difference to someone else's day out.
- Great pins are short, honest, and practical - parking, access, comfort, and welcome.
Ready to get pinning?
Download the Blue Badgers app to browse what's already been shared on BB Welcome Venues near you, and next time you find a great accessible venue or shop, head to the website to pin the Badger and share the love with the rest of the community.
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Whether you're a disabled person planning your own day out, or a parent or carer supporting someone who is, from little ones to adults, half the battle of a good day out is knowing where to go before you get there. Which car park has the accessible bays close to the entrance? Which café has a step-free loo? Which shop is genuinely welcoming, not just “compliant on paper”?
That's exactly what BB Welcome Venues, our interactive accessibility map, is here for and why we love it when you pin the Badger to help build it!
What Is BB Welcome Venues?
BB Welcome Venues is Blue Badgers' interactive map of accessible venues. Instead of scrolling through generic reviews hoping someone mentions step-free access, you can browse the map in the Blue Badgers app to see accessible venues that other members of the community have found, tried, and vouched for - perfect for checking access info while you're out and about. You can add your own Badger pin by recommending a venue on the Blue Badgers website, and it'll show up on the map in the app too!
Think of it as a living, growing community-led guide to accessible Britain, built entirely by the people who actually use it: Badgers, for Badgers! Each pin can flag the everyday details that make the biggest difference on a day out, such as:
- Accessible parking close to the entrance
- Step-free or ramped access
- Accessible or Changing Places toilets
- Quiet spaces or sensory-friendly times
- Genuinely welcoming staff
Why Your Pins Matter
Official accessibility listings can be a bit hit and miss, often out of date, sometimes missing the small details that matter to disabled people and carers. Nobody knows this better than the people living it day to day, which is exactly why BB Welcome Venues exists: it's built on real, lived experience rather than a box-ticking checklist.
Every pin you add becomes a shortcut for someone else - a fellow Badger planning their own day out, a parent working out where to take the family this weekend, or a carer planning a first visit somewhere new. Your five-minute tip could be exactly what turns someone's “maybe” into a “yes, let's go.” And it works both ways: the more the community pins, the more choice everyone has!
How to Get Started
Getting your first pin on BB Welcome Venues takes a few simple steps:
- Download the Blue Badgers app and open BB Welcome Venues to browse what's already been pinned nearby - handy for planning ahead or checking access while you're out and about.
- Have a browse - see what other Badgers have found in your area before you head out.
- Try a spot for yourself - a café, a park, a shop, anywhere you fancy.
- Pin the Badger - head to the Blue Badgers website to add the venue to BB Welcome Venues and note what made it work for you. Your pin will then show up on the map in the app too.
- Share the love - the more detail, the more useful it is for the next person who finds it!
What Makes a Great Pin?
A great pin doesn't need to be an essay, just tick the boxes with a few honest, practical details covering how you got there, got in, got comfortable, and were welcomed. A quick checklist to run through before you post:
- Is the venue name and location clear?
- Have I noted the access features I actually used?
- Would this be useful to someone visiting for the first time?
That's it. A short, genuine tip is worth far more than a perfect one.
Turning a Pin Into a Day Out
Pinning the Badger isn't just about logging places - it's an invitation to get out there and explore. Every pin on BB Welcome Venues is a nudge to try something new: the café you've never stopped in, the museum across town, the local park with accessible play equipment nobody told you about. That's the real magic of a community-built map - it turns “we always go to the same three places” into a whole list of well-deserved adventures waiting to be discovered.
Join the Community Making Accessible Britain Easier to Find
BB Welcome Venues is only as brilliant as the Badgers who pin to it, and that's where you come in! Every pin adds another accessible venue to the map and another reason for someone to say yes to a day out they might otherwise have skipped.
Key takeaways
- BB Welcome Venues is Blue Badgers' interactive accessibility map, built entirely from community recommendations - browse it in the app, add pins via the website.
- Real, lived-experience tips fill the gaps that official listings often miss.
- Adding a pin takes seconds and can make a big difference to someone else's day out.
- Great pins are short, honest, and practical - parking, access, comfort, and welcome.
Ready to get pinning?
Download the Blue Badgers app to browse what's already been shared on BB Welcome Venues near you, and next time you find a great accessible venue or shop, head to the website to pin the Badger and share the love with the rest of the community.
Whether you're a disabled person planning your own day out, or a parent or carer supporting someone who is, from little ones to adults, half the battle of a good day out is knowing where to go before you get there. Which car park has the accessible bays close to the entrance? Which café has a step-free loo? Which shop is genuinely welcoming, not just “compliant on paper”?
That's exactly what BB Welcome Venues, our interactive accessibility map, is here for and why we love it when you pin the Badger to help build it!
What Is BB Welcome Venues?
BB Welcome Venues is Blue Badgers' interactive map of accessible venues. Instead of scrolling through generic reviews hoping someone mentions step-free access, you can browse the map in the Blue Badgers app to see accessible venues that other members of the community have found, tried, and vouched for - perfect for checking access info while you're out and about. You can add your own Badger pin by recommending a venue on the Blue Badgers website, and it'll show up on the map in the app too!
Think of it as a living, growing community-led guide to accessible Britain, built entirely by the people who actually use it: Badgers, for Badgers! Each pin can flag the everyday details that make the biggest difference on a day out, such as:
- Accessible parking close to the entrance
- Step-free or ramped access
- Accessible or Changing Places toilets
- Quiet spaces or sensory-friendly times
- Genuinely welcoming staff
Why Your Pins Matter
Official accessibility listings can be a bit hit and miss, often out of date, sometimes missing the small details that matter to disabled people and carers. Nobody knows this better than the people living it day to day, which is exactly why BB Welcome Venues exists: it's built on real, lived experience rather than a box-ticking checklist.
Every pin you add becomes a shortcut for someone else - a fellow Badger planning their own day out, a parent working out where to take the family this weekend, or a carer planning a first visit somewhere new. Your five-minute tip could be exactly what turns someone's “maybe” into a “yes, let's go.” And it works both ways: the more the community pins, the more choice everyone has!
How to Get Started
Getting your first pin on BB Welcome Venues takes a few simple steps:
- Download the Blue Badgers app and open BB Welcome Venues to browse what's already been pinned nearby - handy for planning ahead or checking access while you're out and about.
- Have a browse - see what other Badgers have found in your area before you head out.
- Try a spot for yourself - a café, a park, a shop, anywhere you fancy.
- Pin the Badger - head to the Blue Badgers website to add the venue to BB Welcome Venues and note what made it work for you. Your pin will then show up on the map in the app too.
- Share the love - the more detail, the more useful it is for the next person who finds it!
What Makes a Great Pin?
A great pin doesn't need to be an essay, just tick the boxes with a few honest, practical details covering how you got there, got in, got comfortable, and were welcomed. A quick checklist to run through before you post:
- Is the venue name and location clear?
- Have I noted the access features I actually used?
- Would this be useful to someone visiting for the first time?
That's it. A short, genuine tip is worth far more than a perfect one.
Turning a Pin Into a Day Out
Pinning the Badger isn't just about logging places - it's an invitation to get out there and explore. Every pin on BB Welcome Venues is a nudge to try something new: the café you've never stopped in, the museum across town, the local park with accessible play equipment nobody told you about. That's the real magic of a community-built map - it turns “we always go to the same three places” into a whole list of well-deserved adventures waiting to be discovered.
Join the Community Making Accessible Britain Easier to Find
BB Welcome Venues is only as brilliant as the Badgers who pin to it, and that's where you come in! Every pin adds another accessible venue to the map and another reason for someone to say yes to a day out they might otherwise have skipped.
Key takeaways
- BB Welcome Venues is Blue Badgers' interactive accessibility map, built entirely from community recommendations - browse it in the app, add pins via the website.
- Real, lived-experience tips fill the gaps that official listings often miss.
- Adding a pin takes seconds and can make a big difference to someone else's day out.
- Great pins are short, honest, and practical - parking, access, comfort, and welcome.
Ready to get pinning?
Download the Blue Badgers app to browse what's already been shared on BB Welcome Venues near you, and next time you find a great accessible venue or shop, head to the website to pin the Badger and share the love with the rest of the community.
Whether you're a disabled person planning your own day out, or a parent or carer supporting someone who is, from little ones to adults, half the battle of a good day out is knowing where to go before you get there. Which car park has the accessible bays close to the entrance? Which café has a step-free loo? Which shop is genuinely welcoming, not just “compliant on paper”?
That's exactly what BB Welcome Venues, our interactive accessibility map, is here for and why we love it when you pin the Badger to help build it!
What Is BB Welcome Venues?
BB Welcome Venues is Blue Badgers' interactive map of accessible venues. Instead of scrolling through generic reviews hoping someone mentions step-free access, you can browse the map in the Blue Badgers app to see accessible venues that other members of the community have found, tried, and vouched for - perfect for checking access info while you're out and about. You can add your own Badger pin by recommending a venue on the Blue Badgers website, and it'll show up on the map in the app too!
Think of it as a living, growing community-led guide to accessible Britain, built entirely by the people who actually use it: Badgers, for Badgers! Each pin can flag the everyday details that make the biggest difference on a day out, such as:
- Accessible parking close to the entrance
- Step-free or ramped access
- Accessible or Changing Places toilets
- Quiet spaces or sensory-friendly times
- Genuinely welcoming staff
Why Your Pins Matter
Official accessibility listings can be a bit hit and miss, often out of date, sometimes missing the small details that matter to disabled people and carers. Nobody knows this better than the people living it day to day, which is exactly why BB Welcome Venues exists: it's built on real, lived experience rather than a box-ticking checklist.
Every pin you add becomes a shortcut for someone else - a fellow Badger planning their own day out, a parent working out where to take the family this weekend, or a carer planning a first visit somewhere new. Your five-minute tip could be exactly what turns someone's “maybe” into a “yes, let's go.” And it works both ways: the more the community pins, the more choice everyone has!
How to Get Started
Getting your first pin on BB Welcome Venues takes a few simple steps:
- Download the Blue Badgers app and open BB Welcome Venues to browse what's already been pinned nearby - handy for planning ahead or checking access while you're out and about.
- Have a browse - see what other Badgers have found in your area before you head out.
- Try a spot for yourself - a café, a park, a shop, anywhere you fancy.
- Pin the Badger - head to the Blue Badgers website to add the venue to BB Welcome Venues and note what made it work for you. Your pin will then show up on the map in the app too.
- Share the love - the more detail, the more useful it is for the next person who finds it!
What Makes a Great Pin?
A great pin doesn't need to be an essay, just tick the boxes with a few honest, practical details covering how you got there, got in, got comfortable, and were welcomed. A quick checklist to run through before you post:
- Is the venue name and location clear?
- Have I noted the access features I actually used?
- Would this be useful to someone visiting for the first time?
That's it. A short, genuine tip is worth far more than a perfect one.
Turning a Pin Into a Day Out
Pinning the Badger isn't just about logging places - it's an invitation to get out there and explore. Every pin on BB Welcome Venues is a nudge to try something new: the café you've never stopped in, the museum across town, the local park with accessible play equipment nobody told you about. That's the real magic of a community-built map - it turns “we always go to the same three places” into a whole list of well-deserved adventures waiting to be discovered.
Join the Community Making Accessible Britain Easier to Find
BB Welcome Venues is only as brilliant as the Badgers who pin to it, and that's where you come in! Every pin adds another accessible venue to the map and another reason for someone to say yes to a day out they might otherwise have skipped.
Key takeaways
- BB Welcome Venues is Blue Badgers' interactive accessibility map, built entirely from community recommendations - browse it in the app, add pins via the website.
- Real, lived-experience tips fill the gaps that official listings often miss.
- Adding a pin takes seconds and can make a big difference to someone else's day out.
- Great pins are short, honest, and practical - parking, access, comfort, and welcome.
Ready to get pinning?
Download the Blue Badgers app to browse what's already been shared on BB Welcome Venues near you, and next time you find a great accessible venue or shop, head to the website to pin the Badger and share the love with the rest of the community.