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Find VI-Friendly Places in Greater Manchester

At Henshaws, we believe everyone should be able to explore, connect, and enjoy their community without barriers.

That’s why we created the VI Friendly Guide, a free and growing online resource funded by Fight for Sight to help visually impaired people find accessible businesses, services, and community groups across Greater Manchester. Whether you’re looking for a café with accessible menus, an inclusive gym, or a welcoming social group, the guide makes it easier to find places that actively support the VI community.

We also work closely with businesses through our Visual Impairment Awareness Training, helping them adapt their spaces so that more venues across Greater Manchester become truly VI-friendly.

How to Use the Guide

Find VI-friendly places easily using our two search filters:

Location – Search by area to find accessible services near you.

Activity – Explore categories like dining, fitness, culture, and social groups.

We are constantly adding more businesses. If you know a great place or want to get involved, let us know.

Let’s make Greater Manchester more accessible for everyone.

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    Oldham

    Oldham Leisure Centres

  • Trafford

    Trafford Leisure – Gyms, Leisure Centres and Sports Projects

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    Across Greater Manchester

    Wellbeing Walks – Monthly LGBTQ+ Group

  • A woman sits on a chair indoors, stretching one arm overhead in a gentle seated yoga pose. She is barefoot and facing a window with sheer curtains, framed by red drapes. The Age UK Manchester logo is in the bottom left corner
    Manchester

    Stretch and Flex at Brunswick Village

  • A baseball glove, bat, and baseballs lying on green grass, representing visually impaired baseball. The caption in the bottom corner reads "Lancashire Lions Visually Impaired Sports Club".
    Across Greater Manchester

    Inclusive Baseball in Manchester

  • A red cricket ball balanced on a wooden bat, both lying on a cricket field with players visible in the blurred background. The caption states "Lancashire Lions Visually Impaired Sports Club
    Across Greater Manchester

    Lancashire Lions VI Cricket: Summer Practice Sessions

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    Bury

    Walking Group

  • Two people selecting bowling balls, with the Bury Blind Society logo in the bottom left corner.
    Bury

    Ten Pin Bowling

  • A close-up of a red cricket ball resting on a worn wooden bat placed on a green grassy pitch. The Lancashire Cricket Foundation logo is located in the bottom left corner.
    Across Greater Manchester

    Inclusive Cricket Sessions for Disabled Young People

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