Accessible Britain

LONDON
Cutty Sark
thing old, and seemingly inaccessible, open to all. There is lift access to all the decks:
some areas such as the master’s saloon have steep steps but virtual tours are available.
Only three wheelchair users at a time can enter (so pre-booking is recommended) and,
due to the size of the lifts, mobility scooters are not allowed. Facilities for visitors with
sensory impairment include guides and signage in Braille, plus tactile models, and audio
presentations (though there is no loop inside the ship). There’s free Blue Badge
parking at the Cutty Sark Gardens car park.
FOOD & DRINK aa The Even Keel Café beneath the stern provides a spacious and impressive
setting to enjoy homemade cakes, teas and light snacks including children’s lunchboxes.
019 Old Royal Naval College
Address: Greenwich SE10 9NN Web: www.ornc.org Tel: 020 82694747 Hours: daily 10am–6pm; Painted
Hall and Chapel 10am–5pm Dates: closed 24–26 Dec Entry: free; parking free for Blue Badge holders –
call 020 82694799 to book a space
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Dramatically sited on the bank of the Thames, the Old Royal Naval College is Greenwich’s
architectural centrepiece, described by UNESCO as “the most outstanding group of Baroque
buildings in Britain”. The grounds and some buildings are open to visitors, including the
stunning Painted Hall, with its sumptuously decorated ceiling, and the Neoclassical chapel.
Call in at the on-site Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre, where hands-on exhibits explore
the history of this evocative complex.
The entrance on King William Walk offers level access to the visitor centre (which
has an adapted toilet), while a lift on College Way allows wheelchair users to enter the
Painted Hall. For the chapel, go through the East Gate then walk around to the chapel
entrance – once inside, wheelchair users can access the nave with a Stairmate machine
(arrange in advance; 020 82694799). Braille and large-print guides are available for both