St. Paul’s Cathedral, Central London
Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece, with its iconic dome, is still one of the Capital’s most impressive sights. If you’re a wheelchair user, you can access the cathedral via a lift at the south entrance. Pretty much the entire ground floor has level access and rewards you with a magnificent abundance of carvings, sculptures and mosaics.
Tate Modern, Central London
Just across the Millennium Bridge is a former power station, now one of, if not the world’s largest modern art gallery. Here you’ll find works by famous artists, including Andy Warhol, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and Salvador Dali. Yet probably the most impressive space is the enormous Turbine Hall, which is typically taken over by one awe-inspiring installation. The building is open, spacious and well-designed for those with access needs.
The Shard, Central London
For just about the best view in London, it’s worth making the trip to London’s highest viewing platform atop The Shard. The floor-to-ceiling windows provide panoramic views across the city and beyond. The whole building is accessible to wheelchair users, though a couple of small staircases must be navigated by lift.
Kent Downs, Kent
The Kent Downs is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The spectacular natural landscape stretches from Dover’s white cliffs to the Surrey and London border. Follow the hard-surfaced paths and easy access routes and you’ll get to enjoy spectacular views of ancient bluebell woods, rugged coastline and rare grasslands.
Whitstable Harbour, Kent
Built in 1832, Whistable Harbour is a working harbour with a small fishing fleet. It’s a popular haunt for anyone who enjoys eating out, especially fish and seafood lovers. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience Whitstable’s native oysters, available at the many stalls that line the harbourside. The concrete surface is reasonably flat, and there is plenty of communal seating where you can soak up the friendly atmosphere.
High Weald
High Weald is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in South-East England. Covering over 14002 kilometres, it’s a beautiful rural landscape of wooded, rolling hills, scattered farmsteads and ancient pathways. The network of footpaths, bridleways and byways covers over 2,570km in total. Best of all, you can explore the area at your own pace, thanks to the self-guided walks – free top download – which provide easy-access routes for wheelchair users.
Margate, Kent
The original seaside town, Margate combines old-world charm with modern culture and welcomes all accessibility needs. The wide sandy beach has a café, fresh seafood stalls, and amusement arcades abuzz with happy children in the summer. Thrill-seekers will love the Dreamland pleasure park, while the Turner Contemporary Gallery is not too far away either. Both are accessible for wheelchair users.
