Overview

The Cable-car (with its fancy name 'Emirates Air Line) crosses the Thames from Greenwich Peninsula (the o2) to the Royal Docks. I did this as an unplanned extra experience when visiting the o2, and I'm glad I did. You can get a trip one way, or stay onboard and have a round trip - I did the latter. It takes around 10minutes in each direction. It is a height, and does go across water, which some people won't like - I felt completely safe. I enjoyed the views, especially when you look down across the o2.

Transport & Parking

I had travelled to the o2 by train and underground - there are multiple shops and entertainment venues round the outside of the o2, and this includes the cable-car terminal. All areas around the o2 have flat paving. There is a website for accessible public transport in London.

Access

There was a small queue to pay, and I was able to ask the person at the desk any questions. There is a lift in the terminal to take you to the level to board the cable-car, also stair access to this. The cable cars move round into the terminal very slowly, and actually almost stop to allow people to get on and off. The cable car is level with the ground in the terminal and there isn't really a gap, so you can just walk/wheel straight on. If using a wheelchair, a member of staff will assist you - it is likely you won't be able to turn the chair when in the cable-car, so you are likely to wheel in/reverse out (or vice versa). Inside the cable-car there is a bench-like seat at either side, one of these will be flipped up out the way if someone is coming on board in a wheelchair. There is still space for family/carer to sit on the other bench. They say they can carry power-chairs and some scooters, Maximum weight is 300kg. Very large chairs/scooters may not fit - they have a measurement guide on their website. If doing a round trip, you can just stay in the same cable car - you don't have to change at the other terminal. The cablecar has a solid floor but glass round all sides, do you get a 360 view.

Toilets

There are no toilets at the cable-cars themselves. There are toilets, including changing places, at the o2

Staff

Staff were helpful and answered any questions I had. I didn't need any assistance, but I saw them assisting others, and they offered to do this straight away.

Anything else you wish to tell us?

When I visited only one family or household group were allowed to share a cable-car - so you were only in it with the people with you, not with strangers. You were to wear a mask at all times.

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