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Accommodation standards

Quality assurance is important when you're looking for somewhere to stay. The National Tourist Boards visit holiday properties each year to award and review ratings based on quality. You can use these ratings and standards to help you find suitable accommodation. You can also search for different types of holiday accommodation on the Visit Britain website.

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• Find out about accommodation ratings in England Opens new window
• Find out about accommodation ratings in Scotland Opens new window
• Find out about accommodation ratings in Northern Ireland Opens new window
• Find out about accommodation ratings in Wales Opens new window
• Find out about holiday accommodation Opens new window

Tourist Information Centres

Local Tourist Information Centres (TICs) offer access to detailed, up-to-the-minute information. They also provide useful services such as accommodation booking. All TICs perform to national and regional standards and offer access to information you may not find in guide books.

Each TIC is staffed by local people who understand their visitors' needs and expectations and know their area well. They offer information and advice on places to visit, events, accommodation and local transport systems. You can purchase a range of items from TICs, including maps, guides and entertainment tickets. You also can arrange for staff to book your accommodation upon arrival or in advance.

Search the Visit Britain website to find a Tourist Information Centre close to your chosen holiday destination.

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Choosing your holiday destination

Take a look at the destination guides on the Visit Britain website for holiday ideas and details of different areas in the UK.

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More useful links

• Travel holidays and breaks (disabled people section)
• Visiting places of interest if you are disabled (disabled people section)
• Planning your journey