London Days Out: Accessible

Morning: London Days Out: Accessible

For a step-free route to Greenwich, take the Jubilee line to Canary Wharf Tube station, then connect to a DLR train to Greenwich. 

For a more scenic journey, why not go by riverboat? Greenwich Pier, like all London piers, is wheelchair accessible. Check with individual river service operators to find out the accessibility of their boats.

Start your day out in Greenwich at the Royal Naval College. After admiring the baroque architecture designed by Sir Christopher Wren, head inside to see the beautiful Painted Hall, Chapel and new visitors' centre, Discover Greenwich. Visit the Royal Naval College website to download an access map.

Next, pay a visit to nearby Greenwich Market, where you can buy everything from antiques to handmade crafts and gifts – depending on what day you visit. A word of warning: the market has a cobbled stone floor and can become very crowded, especially at weekends. It is also open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Lunch: London Days Out: Accessible

While you're in Greenwich Market, you can buy your lunch or some snacks from one of the many food stalls. There's plenty to choose, from Japanese sushi to Portuguese pastries plus lots of delicious cakes.

If you'd prefer a pub lunch, head to the Trafalgar Tavern. This late-Regency building overlooks the river Thames and offers a great selection of bar snacks and hearty, English main meals. It is also wheelchair accessible and permits guide dogs.

Afternoon: London Days Out: Accessible

Despite being a small town, Greenwich is stuffed with fascinating museums to explore. The National Maritime Museum is made up of three sites: the Maritime Galleries, The Queen's House and The Royal Observatory.

Accessibility at and between the Maritime Galleries and Queen's House is good. However, The Royal Observatory (and Planetarium) is situated on a hill in Greenwich Park. For tips on the least-steep route to the Observatory, plus information on facilities for disabled visitors, visit the National Maritime Museum website.

Evening: London Days Out: Accessible

After a long day, the last thing you want to do more travelling. Luckily, there's plenty to do in Greenwich in the evening.

Greenwich Theatre, for example, is fully accessible and welcomes guide dogs. Visit the Greenwich Theatre website for more information on accessibility and to see what's on.

Greenwich is also home to the Up The Creek comedy club, which has a great programme that includes stand-up comedy, open-mic nights and speed dating. Note: there are three stairs at the entrance and the restaurant is upstairs, although food can be brought down and eaten in the comedy room, too.

Alternatively, you could just try one of the many excellent, wheelchair-accessible restaurants in Greenwich, such as Café Rouge, Pizza Express and The Spread Eagle.