A new report by Visit Britain has found that London’s attractions in 2022 enjoyed a 141% rise in visitor numbers compared with 2021.
Meanwhile, the latest figures from the RSM Hotel Tracker show occupancy rates in London hotels are up from 76.7% to 80.4% in June 2023, with July expected to have been even better.
However, recent statistics from the government reveal that over half of people with disabilities find holidays stressful, with more than 90% encountering difficulties in finding suitable accommodation.
As a result, Cool Crutches and Walking Sticks aims to help travellers with disabilities and accessibility needs enjoy a stress-free and enjoyable experience in the city.
Cool Crutches and Walking Sticks have analysed London’s top tourist attractions to seek the top choices for visitors seeking a more accessible experience in London:
British Museum – Offers wheelchair reservations, Blue Badge Parking, and on-site manual wheelchair borrowing. Sensory maps, accessible toilets, and seating options are available throughout the museum. Resources such as British Sign Language (BSL) Guides, audio descriptive guides, and object handling sessions cater to various needs.
Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour – Free carer tickets, assistance dog access, and lightweight foldable stools upon request. Digital guides, induction loops, and subtitles cater to the hearing and visually impaired, while the Sensory Room supports visitors with autism and additional needs.
Tate Modern – Offers tailored learning sessions, wheelchair accessibility, large-print guides, induction loop systems, and British Sign Language options to enhance the experience for various visitors.
Natural History Museum – Wheelchair access, free wheelchair hire, accessible toilets, and assistance dogs welcome. Large-print guides, handling sessions for visually impaired visitors, and induction loop systems for hearing support are also available.
Globe Theatre – Offers suitable seating, induction loops, and captioned performances for deaf, disabled, and neurodiverse individuals. Large print materials, audio-described performances, and accessibility during guided tours cater to various needs.
Houses of Parliament – Step-free access, braille guides, and induction loop systems for hearing support. Ear defenders and quiet spaces accommodate neurodiverse visitors, and accessible tours with alternative routes are available.
Buckingham Palace – Step-free access, companion tickets, and various accessibility provisions. Manual wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and rollators are available for borrowing, and specific guided tours cater to visitors with accessibility needs.
Westminster Abbey – Providing free admission to disabled visitors and their carers, Westminster Abbey offers accessible entrances, audio-described tours, and a hearing loop system. Assistance dogs are welcome, and British Sign Language versions of the multimedia tour are available.
Tower of London – Offering induction loops, British Sign Language digital visitor guides, and interpreter-led tours. Wristbands are available for visitors with hidden disabilities to discreetly signal their need for assistance.
London Dungeon – While the London Dungeon offers an interactive theatrical tour, it acknowledges some limitations in accessibility. However, they do allow guests with disabilities to leave and rejoin the tour, and visitors with accessibility needs can reserve a free carer ticket.
For more information, visit Coolcrutches.com.
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