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British heritage sites not inclusive enough, survey shows

29% of parents of children with special needs felt unwelcome and 42% were made to feel uncomfortable on visits

Britain’s heritage attractions are not as inclusive as they should be, according to a damning survey.

The research found that more than a quarter of parents of children with special needs (29%) have felt unwelcome at a museum, gallery, theatre, stately home or castle, even to the point of being asked to leave. Only 13% of parents of children without special needs had similar experiences.

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