The guide has been made possible thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery. It is aimed at anyone who looks after publicly accessible land across Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside such as nature reserves, walking trails, lakes, and rivers - from local councils to recreational site managers and nature charities to university campuses.

It includes practical steps that can be taken to make places easier for people to visit and enjoy. Inspiring case studies are described, as are links to other research and resources that show how other organisations have made their spaces more accessible.

Guidance includes:

• Know before you go information - such as virtual tours of Wildlife Trust nature reserves.
• Ensuring a warm welcome - such as the guidance from Sport England to support the design and operation of safe and inclusive sports and leisure facilities
• Operating guided tours and group visits - such as the resource provided by Sense to help plan and deliver an accessible sensory walk

The guide is based on advice and expertise from all 46 Wildlife Trusts across the UK, plus partner organisations including Natural England, RSPB, Groundwork UK, Ramblers and Leeds University. 

Alex Lister, Northumberland Wildlife Trust’s Druridge Bay Landscapes Manager says: 

“We want everyone to be able to enjoy being outdoors in wild places – and to be inspired to get involved in nature’s recovery. The guide covers many great examples of inclusive volunteering, staff training, partnership working, creating warm welcomes and site adaptations to support specific groups of people from all walks of life.”

Laura Chow, Head of Charities at People’s Postcode Lottery, says: 

“It's fantastic that support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery has helped make this important guide possible. Nature should be for everyone, and by supporting practical tools like A Space for Everyone, players are helping to break down barriers so that more people can enjoy and benefit from the natural world. Whether it’s a first-time visitor to a nature reserve or a family returning to a favourite walking trail, these kinds of improvements ensure that everyone feels welcome, included and connected to nature.”

Players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised more than £27 million for The Wildlife Trusts. Funds are awarded by the Postcode Planet Trust. www.postcodelottery.co.uk

Read A Space for Everyone: A good practice guide at: www.wildlifetrusts.org/sites/default/files/2025-09/A_Space_For_Everyone.pdf