Home London Special Travel Needs London offers scores of activities for families with children. The zoo and museums such as Madame Tussaud's, the Egyptian Gallery of the British Museum , and the Tower of London , will hold their interest. London's many parks and gardens give youngsters room to run and play, while many more zoos, theme parks, and seaside attractions are a short train ride away.
Senior citizens can take advantage of many discount fares on London transport.
Solo women travelers will find few problems in London. London's gay community is large and well organized, and many clubs and hotels welcome a gay clientele. This city is tolerant and cosmopolitan. For people with disabilities, London Regional Transport publishes a booklet called Access to the Underground, with information about elevators and ramps at individual underground stations. The unit also provides details about buses and Braille maps for the visually impaired.