When it comes to accessible days out, Liverpool, Birmingham, and London offer a mix of activities that cater to every kind of explorer.
From Liverpool’s waterfront attractions and musical heritage to Birmingham’s interactive museums, all the way to London’s world-class landmarks and immersive galleries.
Enjoy the journey with as much confidence as much as the destination. Taking the train allows you to explore accessible attractions around the UK with ease. At LNR, we strive to make train travel safe and accessible for all. We support the national Passenger Assist scheme so we can cater to all passenger needs, from booking tickets to boarding our trains.
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Let’s dive into our favourite cultural attractions for an unforgettable, accessible day out in some of the UK’s top cultural hotpots.
Liverpool
World Museum
After arriving at the historic Liverpool Lime Street Station, take a 13-minute, flat stroll, or go one stop on the 54 bus from Victoria Street.
The World Museum offers a great accessible day out. Here, visitors can get hands-on with history. Enjoy exhibits spanning the wonders of natural history, cutting-edge science, and cultures from around the world. Explore special exhibitions like the immersive planetarium show. With free admission every day, this is one of our favourite experiences in Liverpool for under £20.
Accessibility features include:
- Toilets on all floors are wheelchair accessible
- Changing Places toilet on the first floor
- Two lifts that operate between all floors
- Subtitles and BSL interpretation on select videos throughout the museum
- Accessible inclusion days throughout the year for visitors with additional needs
🎟️Free admission
🚉0.3 miles from Liverpool Lime Street Station
British Music Experience
Journey through decades of music at the British Music Experience. See costumes worn by Mick Jagger and instruments played by Marc Bolan. This museum makes rock and pop history come alive with interactive exhibits. Located at Liverpool’s Royal Albert Docks, it's a great choice for a day out, with easy access to other city sights.
Accessibility features include:
- An accessible entrance on Brunswick Street with ramp access
- Rest points within the entrance and portable stools for use at displays
- Ticket desk with lowered counters
- Wheelchair accessible spaces around the museum, including the Merch Store and Star Café
- Integrated loop systems in all audio areas of the exhibitions
🎟️£19 adult entry/£18 concession/children under 5 go free
🚉0.8 miles from Liverpool Lime Street Station
Quirky Quarter
Step into a world of puzzles and illusions at the Quirky Quarter, one of Liverpool's most unique museums. Take surreal photos and solve brain-teasing exhibits. This museum is designed for a fun day out for everyone. It's a quick trip from Liverpool Lime Street Station (approx. 0.6 miles).
You can also take the 82 or 500 bus from Benson Street to Upper Duke Street, stopping within 300 yards of the venue.
Accessibility features include:
- All attractions are on a single level
- A fully accessible toilet that contains a changing area and an adult-sized bench, with adequate space for a disabled adult and up to two carers
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🎟️£15.50 adult entry/£9 child entry/children under 5 go free
🚉0.6 miles from Liverpool Lime Street Station
Walker Art Gallery
Be inspired by masterpieces from the 13th century to today at the Walker Art Gallery. See the famous Pre-Raphaelite collection. The gallery is close to the station, making it easy to visit. Admission is free, with new exhibitions to keep each visit exciting.
Accessibility features include:
- A wheelchair accessible toilet on the ground floor
- A lift for access to the first floor
- Seats and benches available throughout the gallery
- Subtitles on all screens throughout the gallery, and some with BSL
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🎟️Free admission
🚉260 yd from Liverpool Lime Street Station
Liverpool City Sights Open Top Bus Tour
Explore Liverpool’s sights from a bus with a live guide and music. See historic streets and waterfront views. Every stop is a great place for a photo. The bus tour is designed with accessibility in mind. Don’t forget to check out the LNR attraction discount page before you hop on board for extra savings, too!
Accessibility features include:
- Space for one wheelchair on each tour
- Ramps and low floors for easy boarding
- Buses stop close to the curb and pull away from each stop slowly
- Recorded audio commentary available for blind or partially-sighted customers, with free earphones provided
- Public toilets and accessible facilities made available throughout the city at various attractions and stops
🎟️Adult tickets from £14/child and wheelchair access tickets from £10
🚉0.9 miles from Liverpool Lime Street Station
Birmingham
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham
Perfect for all ages, the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre is an indoor playground. Dive into building zones, interactive rides, and a 4D cinema. The centre is built for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to check out the LNR attraction discount page before your Birmingham trip for extra savings on your creative day out!
Accessibility features include:
- A wheelchair-friendly lift in operation
- Ramp access throughout the venue
- Frequent quiet sessions hosted throughout the year for visitors with autism or sensory needs
🎟️General admission from £28/children under 2 go free
🚉0.9 miles from Birmingham New Street Station
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
This iconic museum is a quick trip from Birmingham New Street Station. Explore over 40 galleries with fine art and history. Admission is free, making it a great day out for everyone. With free admission, the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery is a great spot for culture vultures far and wide.
Accessibility features include:
- Accessible Gas Hall entrance with lift access via Edmund Street
- Smooth flooring throughout for easy wheelchair navigation
- Lift access to all floors
- Accessible toilets available across the venue
🎟️Free admission
🚉0.2 miles from Birmingham New Street Station
The Coffin Works
For an unusual museum, visit the The Coffin Works. It gives a unique look into the city’s past as a coffin factory. It's easy to get around and offers both self-guided and guided tours. Whether you opt for a self-guided visit or a guided tour, a trip to this one-of-a-kind museum is sure to be a hit, with exclusive discounts on admission available on the LNR attraction discount page , too!
Accessibility features include:
- A ramp-accessible entrance via courtyard gates, just left of the main entrance
- Lift access to all levels of the museum
- An accessible toilet available on the ground floor
🎟️Self-guided admission £8.50/Guided tours £10
🚉0.5 miles from Birmingham New Street Station
The National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham
Dive into the magic of the deep at the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham. Pass through the unique 360° ocean tunnel and come face to face with the UK’s only sea otters, Ozzy and Ola. This immersive aquarium is perfect for an accessible day out, and with additional savings on admission available on the LNR attraction discount page , it’s a spot not to be missed!
Accessibility features include:
- Disabled access throughout the centre with ramps and lifts
- Disabled toilets across the site
- Quiet sessions for visitors with sensory requirements
🎟️Standard entry from £26
🚉0.8 miles from Birmingham New Street Station
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
The Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum is perfect for all the family. It has four accessible floors with over 200 hands-on exhibits. This award-winning museum is a top choice for a day out for everyone. For an affordable day out, be sure to check out the LNR attraction discount page for savings on admission.
Accessibility features include:
- Wheelchair-friendly access, with the ability to cater for any other access requirements
- Central lifts to all floors
- Smooth, plastic-coated, non-slip floor surfaces throughout
- Staff trained in disability awareness
- Seating areas in all gallery spaces on every floor
🎟️£19.50 adult entry/£11.50 for children under 15
🚉0.7 miles from Birmingham New Street Station
London
Shakespeare’s Globe
Experience Elizabethan London at Shakespeare’s Globe. Take a guided tour or see a performance of one of his plays. The Globe is a great choice for a day out for theatre and history lovers.
Check out the LNR attraction discount page before booking for exclusive discounts.
Accessibility features include:
- Wheelchair accessible theatre performances and guided tours, with ramped access and a wheelchair-friendly viewing platform on the ‘groundling’ level
- Wheelchair-friendly viewing platforms available
- Accessible toilets throughout the venue, plus portable hoists available on request
🎟️Tour admission £27/Tickets to performances start from £10
🚉2.5 miles from London Euston Station
🚊Closest accessible underground station: London Bridge - Designated accessible entrance, accessible boarding points located on platforms, lifts in operation.
Frameless
Frameless is an immersive art museum where you can step inside a painting. As the UK’s largest multi-sensory art experience, its four galleries use 360° projection, motion, and music. The venue is fully accessible and has won awards for its design.
With extra savings available on the LNR attraction discount page, a trip to this must-see art exhibition in 2025 is both affordable and accessible!
Frameless’s award-winning accessibility features include:
- An entirely wheelchair accessible venue, including the toilets and café
- Dedicated audio-described tours for visually-impaired visitors
- Dedicated chilled sessions offered for disabled and neurodivergent visitors
🎟️Adult tickets from £28/Child tickets from £18
🚉1.9 miles from London Euston Station
🚆Closest accessible underground station: Bond Street - Designated accessible entrance, accessible boarding points located on platforms.
Madame Tussauds
Strike a pose beside Hollywood A-listers in this world-famous wax museum. Rub shoulders with over 150 lifelike celebrities across immersive zones, including Marvel superheroes and music legends.
It's a great choice for a day out for the whole family. Be sure to check out the LNR attraction discount page for offers on admission before your trip, too!
Accessibility features include:
- Wheelchair accessibility throughout most of the venue
- Staff trained to support disabled guests and individual access needs
- Lift access available to all floors
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🎟️Standard entry tickets start from £29
🚉1.1 miles from London Euston Station
🚆Closest accessible underground station: Baker Street - Designated accessible entrance, accessible boarding points located on platforms.
The London Dungeon
Dive into London’s dark history at The London Dungeon , an interactive attraction that tells the story of London’s spine-chilling past. The London Dungeon is a fun and accessible day out for all ages. Enjoy spooky stories and great savings available through the LNR attraction discount page, too!
Accessibility features include :
- Step-free access to the venue
- Wheelchair-friendly level pathways throughout most of the venue
- Lift in operation, with staff on hand to assist disabled visitors throughout
🎟️Standard entry tickets start from £27
🚉2.2 miles from London Euston Station
🚆Closest accessible underground station: Waterloo - Designated accessible entrance, accessible toilet, lifts in operation.
Science Museum
Unlock the secrets of science, technology, and human invention in London’s Science Museum - one of the best things for families to do in London! Home to thousands of artefacts, from steam engines to spacecraft, built to inspire curiosity. Admission to the museum is completely free, too, making it a cost-effective, accessible day out in the capital!
Accessibility features include:
- Wheelchair-accessible lifts operating in the venue
- Accessible toilets available on all levels of the museum, and a Changing Places toilet available near the Energy Hall gallery
🎟️Free admission
🚉3.3 miles from London Euston Station
🚆Closest accessible underground station: South Kensington - Designated accessible entrance, step-free line connections.
Planning your journey
Whether you're exploring marine life, music history, or science, these attractions show that memorable days out can be accessible for everyone. Each place is designed to ensure everyone can explore and be inspired with confidence.
Choosing to travel by train with LNR makes your accessible day out even smoother, too. Use the Passenger Assist app to ensure that your trip is as comfortable as possible. Our trains have ramps for easy boarding, spaces for wheelchairs and mobility scooters, priority seating, and trained staff who are on hand to help. Worried about the train being busy? Check how busy your train is before you travel using our travel tool.
Train travel offers comfort, flexibility, and ease from station to city, allowing you to sit back and enjoy your journey!
Book the train to your next accessible day out for a city trip to remember!
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