Trip to London/Harry Potter studios in a wheelchair

GlasweJen

I'm glad that the studios are ok for a wheelchair.

I've messed up my times a bit, for some reason I thought we were landing at 10am but it's actually 8:25am, oops! Flying just seems like less hassle, the 10 year old has autism and adhd tendancies so I'd be a bit nervous on a train journey where she's not sleeping. At least on the plane you're just up and down and it will be good practice for her first flight abroad next year. Her autism is another reason I'd like a good bit of time at the studios as she will want to see everything in detail - she loves Harry Potter and I fully expect to be in the shop for about an hour choosing the final wand.

Thanks for the TFL website, I've been using traveline and it's a bit vague and rubbish. It's good that we can search by accessability.

Platform 93/4 looks brilliant, I never even thought of that.

We thought flying into Gatwick would be better as closer to things to do in London too - is there anything near Luton aside from Harry Potter?

wallbash

is there anything near Luton aside from Harry Potter?

No, and to be honest, there is nothing else near HP

Hedgehog99

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/cdn/static/cms/documents/step-free-tube-guide-map.pdf

is a PDF Tube map showing step-free access. It's a bit cumbersome on-screen, but hopefully you can get a paper copy from a travel office, or you can order copies here:

https://tfl.gov.uk/forms/12387.aspx

Mallotum_X

GlasweJen wrote: »

is there anything near Luton aside from Harry Potter?

Is you get a hotel near the airport then the train into London St Pancras is 20-25 mins on the express trains.

Armorica

Another for flying to Luton if you fly rather than train.

http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/united-kingdom/hampton-by-hilton-london-luton-airport-LTNLAHX/index.html is right next to the train station and is very convenient

If you are focussed on Buckingham palace then Victoria is convenient, but there is a lot of other stuff in London too

There is a bus to HP from Victoria (which seems to allow wheelchair + free carer too) that might work better for you http://wbsstudiotour.gttix.com/ but you need to phone to book

martindow

Armorica wrote: »

There is a bus to HP from Victoria (which seems to allow wheelchair + free carer too) that might work better for you http://wbsstudiotour.gttix.com/ but you need to phone to book

This is an expensive and slow option. Have a read here

http://diamondgeezer.blogspot.co.uk/2014_05_01_diamondgeezer_archive.html

oramgepekoe

The flying route has a lot of unnecessary travel from Gatwick to London, then across London before going out to Watford. And on your final day you've got to travel from central London back out to Gatwick.

I would look at the train option again. I assume the sleeper train goes into Euston where you can catch a direct train to Watford junction. Book a hotel in the Euston area and ask about leaving your bags there very early on the first day and collecting late on your last day.

The Harry Potter shop is very close to Euston and has long opening hours. http://www.harrypotterplatform934.com/pages/store-opening-hours


If you do fly to Gatwick, maybe you should do London the first day and then Harry Potter the next morning.

andilong1

GlasweJen wrote: »

I fully expect to be in the shop for about an hour choosing the final wand.

I thought the Wand chose the wizard ? :rotfl:

sanjay1

Harry poter Studio is a fantastic place to visit.Enjoy it with kids.

emweaver

His neices aren't related? If I was your sister I would not allow you to take my children to London, they are far too Young for their Own room!