National Maritime Museum
Yesterday i took a trip down to London to the National Maritime Museum.I decided to go there for a few reasons - a friend of mine who is a designer needed to do some research, i wanted to use the new scooter from kudos first and also start my New Year resolution of taking a day trip once a month.
To help me with my resolution i ordered a copy of the "Rough Guide to Accessible Britain" which is available free from Motability if you hold a blue badge. The guide is packed full of useful information on many popular attractions throughout the whole of the UK. It covers details like attraction prices, directions and facilities - right down to the nearest places to park and any problems you may experience.
The museum itself was very good. As you'd expect with a central London attraction it is very well laid out with all the facilities you would need.
On site parking is available in the grounds with several pay and display machines with help on hand if required. Parking fees are applicable for badge holders, although entrance to the museum is totally free.
The entrance is found just a short scooter ride around the front of the building were a large information desk is found with plenty of staff to help and provide museum information. The museum exhibits everything from very early works of art, the early navigational tools through to early powerboats and sailing boats.
Facility wise, there is flat access throughout the venue, disabled toilets on each level and a cafe on both the ground and first floors with plenty of room to manoeuvre.
Just behind the museum just up the hill is the Greenwich Obervatory. The hill itself is an extremely steep climb and one where i just would have not attempted if i did not have my scooter as it was just too steep. When i got to the top of the hill the views were excellent and if i didn't have my scooter i would never have seen them. I took a few snaps and then made my well back to the museum for a well earned cup of tea - mainly to warm myself up!
Anyway, the museum is well worth a visit, excellent facilities and a very good day out.
The entrance is found just a short scooter ride around the front of the building were a large information desk is found with plenty of staff to help and provide museum information. The museum exhibits everything from very early works of art, the early navigational tools through to early powerboats and sailing boats.
Facility wise, there is flat access throughout the venue, disabled toilets on each level and a cafe on both the ground and first floors with plenty of room to manoeuvre.
Just behind the museum just up the hill is the Greenwich Obervatory. The hill itself is an extremely steep climb and one where i just would have not attempted if i did not have my scooter as it was just too steep. When i got to the top of the hill the views were excellent and if i didn't have my scooter i would never have seen them. I took a few snaps and then made my well back to the museum for a well earned cup of tea - mainly to warm myself up!
Anyway, the museum is well worth a visit, excellent facilities and a very good day out.
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