Welcome! I’m Rachel Hill, owner of Bondville Model Village and a passionate accessibility advocate working to make the world — and especially public attractions — more inclusive, one smile at a time.
Whether you’ve visited our miniature wonderland in East Yorkshire or just found us online, thank you for being here. My story is one of lived experience, compassion, and a strong belief that everyone deserves access, understanding, and joy.
Rachel – it’s not often you look around a networking event and see both men and women wiping away tears. You delivered a truly powerful presentation — raw, honest, and deeply moving. Thank you for agreeing to be our guest speaker and for sharing your story and your heart with us.
It was a pleasure to hear from our guest speaker, Rachel Hill, whose powerful personal story around SEND left a lasting impression on everyone in the room. These events are a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and explore how we can work together to support children with additional needs and their families.
A huge thank you to our inspiring guest speaker, Rachel Hill, whose presentation was both insightful and emotional — bringing tears to the eyes of many in the room and sparking some great conversations.
A massive shoutout to our guest speaker, Rachel Hill, who brought energy, insight, and inspiration to the room (and a few tears)! Thank you so much!
Thank you, Debbie Hardy and SNAPS Yorkshire CIO, for another fantastic event. It was great to be in a room full of passion, kindness, and connection. Rachel Hill – thank you for sharing your story (hardly a dry eye in the house!) and for your insight into your experience of running a business.
Inclusion isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a mindset, and it’s deeply personal to me.
As an accessibility advocate, I work every day to promote:
Greater accessibility in tourism and public spaces
Understanding and support for people with special needs
Inclusion of neurodiverse voices in every space
At Bondville Model Village, we’re working toward becoming one of the most inclusive family attractions in Yorkshire. From wheelchair access improvements to sensory-friendly features, we want every visitor to feel truly welcome.
I’m also inspired by organisations like Scope UK, who are leading the way in accessibility equality across the country.
Would you like me to speak at your school, organisation, conference or local event?
I give engaging talks and workshops on:
• Creating inclusive environments
• Neurodiversity in education and workplaces
• Disability inclusion and accessibility best practices
• Tourism for all: designing attractions for everyone
You can get in touch using the form below or via our Contact Us page. I’ll be in touch personally — usually within a couple of days.
Contact Rachel
Inclusion isn’t a trend—it’s a mindset. Every person deserves to be seen, heard, and respected. I’m proud of my story, and I’d be honoured to share it with you.”
You’ll often find me speaking at schools, businesses, and events throughout the UK about disability awareness, inclusive tourism, and creating environments where everyone feels safe and seen.
As an inclusion speaker, I share my own journey — a story of strength, surprises, and learning. I’ve spoken at places like Children’s Corner, where I talk about why inclusion is close to my heart and how we can take real action to make our communities better.
My journey as an accessibility advocate didn’t begin on a stage — it began with my own life. I’ve navigated challenges, found strength, and committed myself to being a voice for others.
Today, I collaborate with local leaders, families, and accessibility partners to improve real-world inclusion, not only here at Bondville but throughout the region and the country.
Together, we’re showing that inclusivity isn’t a niche — it’s a necessity.
