The Tower of London welcomes all visitors and aims to make everyone’s day out successful and enjoyable. We are committed to improving access and facilities for visitors with disabilities. However, the Tower of London is an historic building with difficult stairs and passageways and wheelchair access is limited.
How do you get around disabled in London?
Step-free stations and vehicles
Buses can also be lowered to reduce the step-up from the pavement. Around a third of Tube stations, half of Overground stations, most piers, all tram stops, the Emirates Air Line and all DLR stations have step-free access. Many boats have boarding ramps to give step-free access.
What can a disabled person do in London?
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- Access The British Museum with your Wheelchair.
- Ramps, Ramps, Ramps at National Gallery.
- Lift your wheelchair up to Tower Bridge.
- Free Wheelchairs at Buckingham Palace.
- Book your Wheelchair Access Visit Madame Tussauds.
- ZSL London Zoo, a wheelchair friendly paradise.
- The Coca-Cola London Eye is a giant wheelchair wheel!
Can wheelchair users go on London Eye?
Yes, the London Eye is fully accessible. However, due to health and safety we are only permitted to allow entry to two wheelchair users per pod and eight on The London Eye at any one time. Therefore to avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend booking your tickets in advance.
Is Buckingham Palace disabled friendly?
Buckingham Palace is accessible, but step-free access and access companion tickets must be pre-booked by contacting the Specialist Sales team on +44 (0)303 123 7324 7324 or email: [email protected]. Visitors who require step-free access enter via a different entrance, at the front of the Palace.
Can I use my Blue Badge in London?
If you’re a Blue Badge holder there are several options available to you. These include places to stop to set down or pick up passengers and parking spaces which are reserved solely for the use of Blue Badge holders. However, the standard entitlements of the Blue Badge do not apply in parts of central London.
Where can I use my disabled badge in London?
Blue Badge parking on the red route
Vehicles that are being used by Blue Badge holders and displaying a Blue Badge can also park in parking bays that are available to anyone. Blue Badge holders can often stop or park where others cannot.
Can I use my disabled bus pass in London?
You can get a bus pass for free travel if you’re disabled. Passes from councils in England can be used anywhere in England: at any time on a Saturday, Sunday or bank holiday. from 9:30am to 11pm on any other day.
Is London autism friendly?
Thankfully London is an incredibly accommodating city with plenty of fun and friendly options for families with autistic children.
Is England disability friendly?
England’s lushly beautiful countryside, vibrant cities and dramatic coastline are there for everyone to enjoy, including disabled travellers and those with access needs.
Do wheelchair users pay on London buses?
All wheelchair and mobility scooter users travel free on buses and trams.
Can you take a mobility scooter on a London bus?
In order to be allowed on a bus, a scooter cannot be higher than a class 2 scooter, meaning it cannot exceed speeds of 4mph. The second key criteria to meet regards size. A mobility scooter cannot be any larger than 100cm in length and 60cm in width.
Do London black cabs take wheelchairs?
In London, all black cabs are wheelchair accessible.
Does The Queen have a mobility scooter?
AILING Queen Elizabeth is hiding that she’s in such frail shape, she’s secretly using a mobility scooter to get around behind closed doors, palace sources say.
Is Madame Tussauds disabled friendly?
Madame Tussauds London is accessible to all guests in a wheelchair. Due to the nature of our building, a trained member of our team will be on hand to guide you to each of the floors via our on-site lifts.
Is the Shard disabled friendly?
The Shard is fully accessible to disabled people from street level right to the highest floor, there are lifts at every stage of the journey and the attraction has been designed with large enough spaces to allow wheelchairs to easily pass at every stage.
Can you park on double yellow lines with a disabled badge in London?
Badge holders may park on single or double yellow lines for up to 3 hours, but in general not where there are restrictions on loading or unloading – indicated by yellow kerb dashes and / or signs on plates.
Do I have to pay ULEZ if I have a Blue Badge?
Vehicles for disabled people
Blue Badge holders need to pay the ULEZ charge unless their vehicle meets the ULEZ emission standards or is registered with the DVLA as having a ‘disabled’ or ‘disabled passenger vehicle’ tax class.
Do you have to pay congestion charge in London if you have a Blue Badge?
You can apply for a 100% discount on the Congestion Charge if you are a Blue Badge holder.
Can I use my blue disabled badge in Westminster?
You must display both your White and Blue Badge while parking or driving.
Where you can park with a disabled badge.
| Bay type | Badge type | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Bay type Blue Badge bay | Badge type White or Blue Badge | Conditions Four hours maximum free parking during controlled hours (unless signposted otherwise). Free parking for as long as necessary outside of these times. |
Is handicap parking free in London?
Designated disabled bays
Over 200 bays are available free of charge provided the badge and clock are displayed.