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Old Bond Street - Piccadilly to Burlington Gardens (New Bond Street)

Old Bond Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 4PS

Access Guide

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Overview (Key Accessibility Information)

  • This guide covers the section of Old Bond Street between Piccadilly and Burlington Gardens (New Bond Street).
    The changing nature of the West End may mean that the on-street conditions are different to the description in this Access Guide.
    This Access Guide was reviewed in March 2024.
    This section is approximately 0.1 miles long (160 metres).
    For detailed information about Old Bond Street itself, between Piccadilly to Burlington Gardens (New Bond Street) please click here (new tab).
    Major stores such as Gucci, Cartier and Dolce & Gabbana are located along this section.
    The guide also includes the following side road(s):
    - Burlington Gardens, leading to Vigo Street (new tab)
    - Vigo Street, leading to Regent Street (new tab).
  • New Bond Street, Regent Street, Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus are covered in separate Access Guides.
  • Old Bond Street and the roads which cross it can be extremely busy.
    The pavements and pedestrian crossings are all level; however they can be congested at peak times.
    Peak times are from 12:00 until around 19:00 and peak months are July - August and December.
  • There can be noise from the open doors of some shops along the street.
    There are Legible London wayfinding signs available at the junction with Piccadilly, at the junction with Burlington Gardens (New Bond Street) and on Vigo Street.
    There is no seating on Old Bond Street but there is a seat on New Bond Street, at the junction with Burlington Gardens.
  • There is a pedestrian controlled crossing over Old Bond Street at the Piccadilly junction.
    There is a zebra crossing on Old Bond Street near to the junction with Burlington Gardens.
  • The main ways to get to Bond Street include; tube, bus or taxi.
    There are taxi ranks on the east side of Old Bond Street, outside Omega.
    The nearest bus stops are located on Piccadilly, to the south of Old Bond Street.
    The nearest accessible step-free tube stations are Bond Street to the north and Green Park to the south.
  • Parking in the area is very limited and visitors are encouraged to use public transport.
    There are some standard on-street pay-by-phone parking bays along Old Bond Street.
    The nearest on-street Blue Badge parking bays are located on Cork Street.
    The nearest car park is located on Old Burlington Street, west of Regent Street, off Vigo Street/Burlington Gardens; Q-Park - Burlington Street (new tab).
    Q-Park - Burlington Street has no Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • There are no public toilets along Old Bond Street, however some shops along the street may have customer toilets.
    There are standard toilet and baby change facilities within Q-Park on Old Burlington Street.
  • To view the Access Guide for New Bond Street - Burlington Gardens (Old Bond Street) to Oxford Street please click here (new tab)..

Related West End Venues (Old Bond Street - Piccadilly to Burlington Gardens (New Bond Street))

  • The following venues are located near to Old Bond Street.

Getting Here (Old Bond Street - Between Piccadilly and Burlington Gardens (New Bond Street))

On Street Parking

  • There is a/are clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Cork Street.
  • The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 280cm x 490cm (9ft 2in x 16ft 1in).
  • There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 4 hours only.

General Accessibility (Old Bond Street - Piccadilly to Burlington Gardens (New Bond Street))

  • Paths and Pavements View
    • There is step-free access throughout Old Bond Street.
      The pavements are level and of flagstone paving.
      Most of the shops and restaurants in this section have step-free entrances.
      There was construction work taking place along New Bond Street at time of survey (March 2024).
    • The street is not pedestrianised and can be busy during peak times.
    • There is a pedestrian-only entrance to the Royal Arcade opposite Max Mara and next to DKNY.
  • Street Furniture and Features View
    • There is no seating in this section of Bond Street.
      The nearest seat is on New Bond Street, near the junction with Burlington Gardens.
  • Maps and Signage View
    • There are Legible London wayfinding signs at the junction of Old Bond Street and Piccadilly and at the junction of Old Bond Street, New Bond Street and Burlington Gardens.
  • Public Transport View
    • The nearest bus stops are located on Piccadilly, close to the junction with Old Bond Street.
      The bus stops are less than 60 metres apart.
      All the bus stops have bus shelters with route maps and perching seats, 55cm - 65cm high.
      Some of the shelters also have displays of the services due.
    • There is a taxi rank on Old Bond Street outside Omega, opposite Gucci.
    • The nearest tube station is Green Park on Piccadilly.
      Green Park Station has step-free access.
    • There are 4 access points to Green Park Station.
      The accessible step-free entrance is located from the park at the rear of the station building.
      There are also 2 stepped entrances on Piccadilly and a lift entrance opposite Stratton Street on Piccadilly.

Main Pedestrian Crossing(s) (Junction - Old Bond Street with Piccadilly)

  • There is a pedestrian crossing over Old Bond Street where the road meets with Piccadilly.
    This crossing has level kerbs and tactile paving on both sides.
  • The road surface at this crossing is tarmac which contrasts with the road along Old Bond Street.
  • There is one-way traffic southbound on Old Bond Street, towards Piccadilly.
  • There are visual indicators at the crossing point.
    The indicators are activated by push button controls.
    There are controls on both sides of the crossing, at a height of 105cm.
    Each control has a rotating cone for visually impaired users.

Main Pedestrian Crossing(s) (Junction - Old Bond Street with New Bond Street and Burlington Gardens)

  • There is a zebra crossing on Old Bond Street near to the junction with Burlington Gardens.
    This crossing has dropped kerbs with tactile paving on both sides.
    There is no defined crossing point on Burlington Gardens, near to Old Bond Street.
    This road surface is level with the pavement but there is no tactile warning paving.
  • There is one-way traffic on Old Bond Street (southbound).
    There is two-way traffic on Burlington Gardens.
    There is no written floor signage to indicate the direction of traffic.

Side Street Crossings (along Old Bond Street)

  • Stafford Street is midway along Old Bond Street between Piccadilly and Burlington Gardens.
    The road is level with the pavement but there is no tactile paving on either side of the street.
    The road surface is tarmac and contrasts with the pavement at the crossing point.

General Accessibility (Burlington Gardens - Old/New Bond Street to Vigo Street)

  • Paths and Pavements View
    • There is usually step-free access throughout Burlington Gardens.
      The pavements are even and are of flagstone paving.
      On the north side of the street, there are no dropped kerbs at the junction with Burlington Street.
      There is scaffolding over the pavement in this area.
    • The street is not pedestrianised, however, there is usually only light traffic during peak times.
      Traffic is in both directions along Burlington Gardens.
    • Most of the shops and restaurants in this section have step-free entrances.
      There is a pedestrian only entrance to Burlington Arcade off Burlington Gardens, opposite Cork Street.
  • Street Furniture and Features View
    • The nearest seating is located on New Bond Street, at the junction with Grafton Street.
  • Maps and Signage View
    • The nearest Legible London wayfinding signs are available at the junction of Old Bond Street and Piccadilly and also at the junction of Old Bond Street, New Bond Street and Burlington Gardens.
  • Public Transport View
    • The nearest bus stops are located on Piccadilly and on Regent Street.
    • There is a taxi rank on Burlington Gardens, outside Ralph Lauren opposite Cork Street.
    • There nearest tube station is Green Park on Piccadilly.

Main Pedestrian Crossing(s) (Junction - Burlington Gardens with Vigo Street and Saville Row)

  • There are no pedestrian controlled crossing points over Saville Row and Vigo Street (leading from Burlington Gardens).
    The most used crossing area for Saville Row is at the end of the junction with Burlington Gardens .
    There are no dropped kerbs or tactile paving at this crossing area.
    The road surface on Vigo Street is level with the pavement but there is no tactile warning paving.
    There are various areas to cross Vigo Street (leading from Burlington Gardens), however, there are no dropped kerbs or tactile paving.
  • The road surface at the crossing points is tarmac.
  • There is two-way traffic on Burlington Gardens.
    There is one-way traffic southbound on Saville Row.
    There is no written floor signage to indicate the direction of traffic.
  • There are no visual/audible indicators at the crossing points.

Side Street Crossings (along Burlington Gardens)

  • Cork Street is opposite Burlington Arcade, between Old Bond Street and Vigo Street.
    There are no pedestrian controlled crossing points over Cork Street.
    The pavement at the junction is flush with the road and there is no tactile paving.
    The road surface is of block paving.
  • The Royal Academy of Arts West Yard Entrance is located next to Burlington Arcade, between Old Bond Street and Vigo Street.
    The pavement here is flush with the road and there is no tactile paving.
    The road surface consists of block paving.
  • Old Burlington Street is located opposite the Royal Academy of Arts, between Old Bond Street and Vigo Street.
    The pavement here is flush with the road and there is no tactile paving.
    The road surface consists of block paving.

General Accessibility (Vigo Street - Burlington Gardens to Regent Street)

  • Paths and Pavements View
    • There were ongoing roadworks on Vigo Street between Burlington Gardens and Sackville Street at the time of review (March 2024).
      Pedestrian access was on the south side of Vigo Street and part of the road can also be used.
      There is step-free access throughout Vigo Street.
      The pavements are mostly even and have flagstone paving. There is also a tarmac cycle path present.
      Most of the shops and restaurants in this section have step-free entrances - only a few have steps.
    • There are bollards where Burlington Gardens and Vigo Street meet.
      Traffic is one-way between Sackville Street and Regent Street.
      The pavements narrow slightly between Burlington Gardens and Sackville Street.
  • Street Furniture and Features View
    • There is no seating in this section.
      The nearest seat is on New Bond Street, at the junction with Burlington Gardens.
  • Maps and Signage View
    • The nearest Legible London wayfinding signs are available at the junction of Vigo Street and Regent Street and at the junction of Old Bond Street, New Bond Street and Burlington Gardens.
  • Public Transport View
    • The nearest bus stops are located on Regent Street, near the junction of Regent Street and Vigo Street.
      All the bus stops have bus shelters with route maps and perching seats, 55cm - 65cm high.
      Some of the shelters also have displays of the services due.
    • There is a taxi rank on Vigo Street, opposite Superdry and next to the Regent Street junction.
    • The nearest tube station is Green Park on Piccadilly.

Side Street Crossings (along Vigo Street)

  • Sackville Street joins Vigo Street, opposite Burberry and close to Regent Street.
    There are dropped kerbs with no tactile paving on both sides of the road.
    The road surface is tarmac.
  • There was ongoing roadworks at the time of review (March 2024) on Vigo Street with barriers in place to cross the road at Sackville Street.