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Apple Market

The Market Building, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8RD

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Public Parking (Covent Garden - General - Congestion Zone Area)

  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • 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 Henrietta Street, Floral Street, Bow Street and Long Acre.
    • The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 4 hours only.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Standard on street parking is available.
    • The standard on street parking is located on Drury Lane, Maiden Lane, Tavistock Street, Russell Street, Southampton Street (car and motorcycles), Garrick Street, Shelton Street and Floral Street (motorcycles only).
    • Both standard car and motorbike parking bays are chargeable.
      To use Park by Phone you need to register and pay.
      You will need the parking location, duration of parking, credit or debit card details and car/motorcycle registration number.
      Payment may then be made by phone, Ringo app or text (pre-registered users only.)
      Maximum parking is 4 hours and no return within 1 hour.
      Blue Badge holders may use standard bays on payment of the appropriate fee but are also entitled to an additional hour extended parking for free.
  • Public Car Park View

Access Point (St Paul's Church and Bedford Street)

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located opposite St Paul's Church and Bedford Street and accesses the South Hall, Central Avenue, North Hall and Apple Market.
    • This information is for the access point located by St Paul's Church and Bedford Street.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is open access.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located opposite St Paul's Church, Bedford Street and central to the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the ramp.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 12cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • There are additional ramps to the left and right of the ramp surveyed.
    • The left ramp is 110cm in width and is next to LadurĂ©e (photograph 4).
    • The right ramp is 110cm in width and is next to Vyta (photograph 5).

Access Point (Southampton Street)

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located in Southampton Street, next to Vyta and accesses the South Hall.
    • This information is for the access point located in Southampton Street.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is open access.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
    • The bollards contrast visually with the paving.
    • The minimum width between the bollards is 116cm.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • Comments View
    • As well as the ramp surveyed there is a smaller ramp close to the main ramp which is 110cm wide (photograph 3).

Access Point (James Street and King Street)

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located in James Street, opposite Apple and accesses the North Hall.
    • This information is for the access point located in James Street and King Street, opposite Apple.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this access point.
    • There is open access.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the access point, opposite the Apple Store.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located on the left of the ramp.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 10cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • There is an additional single step 3cm high to the right of the ramp (photograph 6).

Access Point (North Hall and James Street)

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located in James Street, opposite Molton Brown and accesses the North Hall.
    • This information is for the access point located in North Hall and James Street.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this access point.
    • There is open access.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the access point, opposite Molton Brown.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located to the left and right of the ramp.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • As well as the main ramp there is an unmarked ramp with a slight slope to the left-hand side when facing the building (photograph 5).

Access Point (Russell Street)

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located at the junction of Russell Street and accesses the South Hall, Central Avenue, Apple Market and North Hall.
    • This information is for the access point located in Russell Street.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this access point.
    • There is open access.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located opposite Russell Street, towards the centre of the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located on the left and right of the ramp.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • There are 2 additional ramps 115cm wide to both sides of the main ramp surveyed (photograph 2).
    • There is picnic table style bench seating available in front of the building (photographs 3 and 4).

Getting Around (Apple Market)

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • Circulation View
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is tiles and concrete.
    • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
  • Comments View
    • The Apple Market stalls are in four rows and run from the St Pauls Church and Bedford Street Access Point and North Hall in the Covent Garden Market Building.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located along Tavistock Court, next to Jubilee Market.

Standard Toilet(s) (South Hall Lower Ground Floor '2theloo')

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located on the lower ground floor of South Hall, by the seating areas.
    • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the Tavistock Street access point.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 100cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • There are two identical entrances, one female, one male (photograph 1).
      There is a 10cm step into the toilets (photograph 3). The toilet turnstiles have either card (125cm high) or cash/coin (135cm high) options.
      The turnstiles have a width of 55cm.
      The male standard toilets are shown in photographs 2 to 8.
      The male toilets consist of 2 cubicles and 4 urinals which have a shallow step to reach them as shown (photograph 7).
      The female standard toilets are shown in photographs 9 to 19.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are available in the female toilets.
    • There is a flip down baby change table available.
    • The height of the baby change table is 93cm.
  • Comments View
    • The baby change facility is located in the anteroom at the end of the corridor (photographs 15 to 19).
    • There is a medium height step into the room (photograph 16).