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London holiday as a wheelchair user

13 replies

AllBranEater · 29/06/2024 14:48

I'd like to visit London with family, so far I've looked at the following: Madame Tussaud's, London Zoo, the Science Museum, which all seem possible.
Does anyone know of other attractions that may be accessible? I was also wondering if anyone had experience of a Thames cruise/boat trip? I'm looking at the West End shows too, unfortunately Harry Potter doesn't seem to be wheelchair accessible.
I'm also wondering if I should book things geographically close to each other or not, not sure what London public transport is like as a wheelchair user? (I use a manual wheelchair, can push myself sometimes, others not).
Any other tips please?

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Boredmum24 · 29/06/2024 14:53

I'm an ambulatory wheelchair user and have found that although not all tube stations are wheelchair accessible but the maps indicate which ones have step free access and the staff I've encountered have been very helpful

TheOnlyLivingBoyInNewCross · 29/06/2024 14:55

The tube map shows the stations which are wheelchair user friendly so that would help you to plan your journeys around.

The Thames River clippers are a great way to see London - we took a boat trip all the way down to Kew Gardens. Kew itself would be accessible for you and is beautiful. This link tells you about the river clippers and accessibility.

The London Eye is accessible to you as well, although they recommend booking in advance.

Thames Boats Accessibility - Uber Boat by Thames Clippers

We try our best to make sure our boats are accessible by mums with prams, blindness sufferers & their dogs, and also wheelchair users.

https://www.thamesclippers.com/plan-your-journey/accessibility

Ginmonkeyagain · 29/06/2024 16:50

Also London buses have wheelchair spaces and ramps for wheel chairs so you can easily get on and off. There is a special bell (blue with a wheelchair symbol) that you can ring to let the driver know you need the ramp to get off.

HoneyButterPopcorn · 29/06/2024 17:07

The London Eye. Also Kensington Gardens has golf buggies that volunteers will take you a tour of the park in. I took my grandpa on one (called the Thora Hird) a while back and he loved it.

CatsLikeBoxes · 29/06/2024 17:11

If you download the citymapper app you can choose step free for the journey and it will give suitable options

Crankyfeminist · 29/06/2024 17:13

Most London buses are wheelchair accessible.

Most of the tube is not, and even if there are lifts, they are often out of order. Tubelifts has automated tweets

Zampa · 29/06/2024 17:15

Black cabs are your best friend.

Magnificentkitteh · 29/06/2024 17:22

Im sorry to hear harry potter is not accessible. The National Theatre on the Southbank is a more modern theatre if there's anything on there? The Thames clipper is accessible too I think. I took my mum who has very restricted mobility at the staff were helpful.

tribpot · 29/06/2024 17:35

I think there is some wheelchair access at the theatre where The Cursed Child is on https://seatplan.com/london/palace-theatre/access/ I assumed you meant that rather than Warner Bros Studio, which is very wheelchair accessible.

We had a terrible time getting to Kew years ago, with the exit at the Tube station being all steps, but this was a very, very long time ago now.

Black cabs are also excellent for accessibility.

Accessibility at Palace Theatre, London | SeatPlan

Step free guide, accessibility information, wheelchair spaces and contact details for booking accessible seats at Palace Theatre, London.

https://seatplan.com/london/palace-theatre/access

Icedlatteplease · 29/06/2024 17:43

Most of London is very wheelchair accessible. We've done pretty much all the museums, London zoo and all over. Londkn zoo is very much easier off peak than on. Yy to London clippers and London eye. Madam tussards was the only one I found to be accessible but not much fun pushing a wheelchair. Hamilton's accessibility scheme is pretty extraordinary. Buckingham Palace is a worthy mention

The buses are absolutely fantastic. If you select wheelchair accessible Google maps will get you everywhere you want to go. We walk/roll much of it though

ValleyClouds · 29/06/2024 17:52

Harry Potter and The Cursed Child is definitely wheelchair accessible I've done it

Mrsjayy · 29/06/2024 17:56

Boredmum24 · 29/06/2024 14:53

I'm an ambulatory wheelchair user and have found that although not all tube stations are wheelchair accessible but the maps indicate which ones have step free access and the staff I've encountered have been very helpful

Yes me too and I find getting around London fine, I've not been on a boat but I've done the rest. The theatres do have wheelchair spaces but you might need to phone ahead to ask about their spaces.

ValleyClouds · 29/06/2024 17:57

uk.harrypottertheplay.com/access-information/

I also really enjoyed The National Gallery and The National Portrait Gallery

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