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Baker Street Underground Station to Madame Tussauds

Baker Street, London, W1U 6UE

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Summary (Baker Street Underground Station to Madame Tussauds)

  • The start point for this guide is Baker Street Underground Station.
  • The end point for this guide is Madame Tussauds.
  • The average walking time between the start and end points is 2 minutes.
  • This guide covers Marylebone Road.
  • Points of interest in this area include: Madame Tussauds and the Sherlock Holmes statue.
  • Public transport facilities near the start point include: bus stops and an underground/overground station.
  • Public transport facilities near the end point include: bus stops and an underground/overground station.

About the Start Point (Baker Street Underground Station)

Streets and Roads (Marylebone Road)

  • The streets and roads do not have streetlighting at regular intervals.
  • The footpaths include the following surfaces: block paving.
  • There are directional signposts of the following type: finger post.
  • The streets and roads are busy with pedestrians.
  • All footpaths are at least 180cm wide.
  • Street furniture in this area includes: a sculpture and bollards with high colour contrast or visual band.
  • Other obstructions on the footpath include: café tables and chairs and goods for sale outside shops.
  • There is not a taxi rank available.
  • There are no public toilet facilities in this area.

Crossing Points (Marylebone Road)

  • The following types of crossing points are used in this area: unmarked crossing (without controls or markings).
  • The crossing point at Marylebone Road has a dropped kerb which does not have tactile paving.
  • This road is quiet and cars are not allowed through.

Crossing Points (Allsop Place)

  • The following types of crossing points are used in this area: unmarked crossing (without controls or markings) with a refuge island.
  • Busy traffic enters Marylebone Road from the main street.

About the End Point (Madame Tussauds)

  • Parking View
    • On street Blue Badge parking is available on Allsop Place.
    • The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay surveyed are 175cm x 570cm.
    • Clearly presented parking terms signage is provided.
    • Parking term signs do make it clear if charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but is for from 10:00 to 16:00 only.
    • On street standard parking is not available.
    • There is not a public car park within approximately 200m.
  • Drop-off and Taxi Ranks View
    • There is a clearly marked drop-off point.
    • The drop-off point(s) is/are located outside Madame Tussauds, off Marylebone Road.
    • The drop-off point is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required due to level changes with no dropped kerbs.
    • There is a taxi rank located outside Madame Tussauds, off Marylebone Road.
  • Public Transport and Public Facilities View