Top 10 London Attractions: Accessibility

London is home to countless historical and modern attractions. Improvements to accessibility in recent years mean that an increasing number of attractions provide good access for disabled people. Take your pick from the most popular London attractions, based on visitor numbers in 2010 or latest available numbers in the case of the London Eye and Madame Tussuads. Here we have summarised their accessibility.

For more information, see our London Attraction Accessibility pages.

British MuseumWatch London TV about British Museum

Most of the British Museum is accessible via lifts. A map and leaflet for disabled visitors is available plus there are facilities for people with hearing and visual impairments e.g. sound guides and sign-interpreted talks. Assistance dogs welcome. Entry to the museum is free but exhibitions are ticketed.

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Tate Modern

Tate Modern has good wheelchair access to all areas plus various facilities for people with hearing and visual impairments, such as touch tours, audio guides, materials in large print and raised image, induction loop, radio mics, and British Sign Language interpreted events. Assistance dogs are welcome.

National Gallery

The National Gallery is wheelchair accessible, with the exception of the Portico entrance and mezzanine. There are good facilities for people with hearing and visual impairments e.g. BSL interpreted events and touch tours. Assistance dogs welcome. Entry to the gallery is free but exhibitions are ticketed.

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Natural History Museum

The museum is wheelchair accessible, apart from the Earth Lab. If you have any access requirements, it is essential to pre-book a tour. Facilities are available for people with hearing and visual impairments. Call ahead about assistance dogs. Entry to the museum is free but exhibitions are ticketed.

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The EDF Energy London EyeWatch London TV about The EDF Energy London Eye

The EDF Energy London Eye is wheelchair accessible and can be temporarily stopped to allow safe entry. A fast track service is provided for elderly and disabled people (must be booked in advance). Wheelchair spaces should be booked in advance, maximum of two per capsule. Assistance dogs are welcome.

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Science Museum

The museum is wheelchair accessible, except for the flight/ships gallery and rides. There are exciting "hands-on" exhibits. Visitors with additional needs are advised to contact the museum. The IMAX cinema is wheelchair accessible with an infrared hearing loop system. Assistance dogs are welcome.

The Victoria and Albert Museum

The museum is largely accessible with facilities for people with hearing and visual impairments including subtitled videos, BSL interpreted events, large print materials, audio and Braille tours. Assistance can be arranged. Assistance dogs welcome. Entry to the museum is free but exhibitions are ticketed.

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Madame TussaudsWatch London TV about Madame Tussauds

There's good access for wheelchair users. However the Spirit of London ride is not wheelchair-accessible. Only 3 wheelchair users may visit the exhibit at a time. Therefore it's best to book tickets in advance. There are facilities for people with hearing and visual impairments. Entry for accompanying assistants or carers is free.

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National Maritime MuseumWatch London TV about National Maritime Museum

The museum is wheelchair-accessible and there are good facilities for people with hearing and visual impairments, including British Sign Language interpreted events and touch tours. There's free wheelchair-accessible transport (the Road Train) that runs between the National Maritime Museum and the Royal Observatory.

The Tower of London

This historic building has limited access and there are suggested routes for wheelchair users. Touch tours are available on request and there are facilities for people with hearing impairments, such as touch screen computer panels, transcripts of tours, and subtitled videos. Assistance dogs are welcome.

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A Map of London's Top 10 Attractions

British Museum
See the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies and more in London
National Gallery
London is home to one of the great collections of European art
Tate Modern
Visit Britain's national museum of modern art in London
Natural History Museum
Don't miss the dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum!
EDF Energy London Eye
Get a fantastic view of London from this world famous attraction
Science Museum
Step into the future and explore the past at the Science Museum
The Tower of London
Discover 900 years of royal history at the Tower of London
National Maritime Museum
Part of maritime Greenwich, one of London's World Heritage Sites
Victoria and Albert Museum
London's V&A celebrates 3,000 years of art and design
Madame Tussauds
See the world's most famous faces at Madame Tussauds

Top 10 Attractions: Accessibility Useful Links

Accessible London
Guide to accessible London including attractions and hotels
A to G: Accessibility Info
Accessibility information for London attractions starting A to G
M to S: Accessibility Info
Accessibility information for London attractions starting M to S
Access Maps: Attractions
Useful maps for some of London's most popular attractions
H to L: Accessibility Info
Accessibility information for London attractions starting H to L
T to Z: Accessibility Info
Accessibility information for London attractions starting T to Z
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