London Musts

marie-20

We are going to London next weekend for my hubbys 40th with 3 children, aged 10, 8 and 2 plus my grandparents.

So what is a 'must' to see?

Obviously we will go to the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace etc.

The one problem we have is that my hubby is disabled and will be using his wheelchair (I know that this limits his use in the Tower of London but we went there 7 years ago before his accident so it isn't a big thing for him but is for the kids).

I have been thinking about getting a 48 hour ticket for the hop on hop off buses but which one do you think is best?

p00hsticks

Rather than the buses, I'd suggest using the river - although I've no personal experience, I suspect that that would be easier than buses with a wheelchair - and it's a lovely relaxing way to see the sights.

There are several cruise companies around that would give a cruise with commentary, but we like just using the Thames Clipper commuter boats - if you are coming into London by train you can use the 2-4-1 offers to get two River roamer tickets that allows unlimited travel all day for the price of one (£15).

http://www.thamesclippers.com/why-clipper/accessibility.html

You can use them to get to the Tower, Greenwich, and loads of other sights - and you get to see a lot on the way....

Sylindria

If you get an all day travelcard it will cover busses and river taxi's.

Alternatively if you have someone brave enough to drive if your hubby has a blue badge you can register for the vehicle you use to be exempt from the congestion charge (and the Dartford crossing toll if you haven't put in for a toll road exemption already)

Don't know if this helps any

browneyedbazzi

The Natural History Museum is really good for all the family, free (although you have to pay for the butterfly exhibition) and most of it is accessible for wheelchair users

Dunroamin

I haven't used them for a while but are the hop on hop off bus services really suitable for someone in a wheelchair?

Personally, I'd make sure you go to either Westminster Abbey or St Paul's Cathedral.

You might find this site helpful.

http://www.sagetraveling.com/London-Wheelchair-Accessible-Travel-Tips

Stompa

Sylindria wrote: »

If you get an all day travelcard it will cover busses and river taxi's.

It'll cover buses, but will only give you a discount on river services.

kdee_2

Hi Marie, my son is at uni there so we have visited quite a bit over the last 2 years with twins aged 10, now 12. Here is my take on it.
Natural history museum is always heaving, I have never known a time EVER when it isn't. A far better bet is the science museum and pay for the IMAX,wheelchairs accommodated and great even for the 2 year old. Next, without a doubt. Walk down the South Bank. Great access for wheelchairs, loads of street entertainers and a fabulous fabulous view of the London eye, all the bridges and the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. If you have an hour where your 2year old is asleep in the buggy, drop by to the national gallery in Trafalgar Sq. they have the most wonderful FREE audio guides for kids ...they play detective hunting things around the gallery, even us adults couldn't get enough of them. It is my 2 very tetchy kids favourite place in London now!!