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

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• 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
  • There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
  • The public car park is located on Bedfordbury.
  • The name of the car park is Q-Park Covent Garden.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • For more information about Q-Park Covent Garden including payment and parking bay dimensions please click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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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 Henrietta Street.
• The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 180cm x 500cm (5ft 11in x 16ft 5in).
• There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
• Payment signs are provided.
• Payment signs are clearly presented.
• Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 4 hours only.

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• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Standard on street parking is available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Henrietta Street.

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Approach (Main Entrance)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.

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Outdoor Seating

• The outdoor seating is located at the front of the venue.
• There is stepped access to the outdoor seating.
• The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 71cm.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests on both sides.
• The type of flooring in this area is tarmac.

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• Comments View
  • There is a 15cm step from the kerb leading to the seating (photograph 5).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 116cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located at the threshold of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 116cm (3ft 10in).

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Eating and Drinking

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• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is full table service.
  • Menu types include: handheld menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are not available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times, the volume can be adjusted if requested.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
  • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The height between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 72cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 98cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also high tables, bench seats, stools and high stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
  • Access to the additional seating area is via stairs.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead and to the right as you enter from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 139cm x 210cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by storage items.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 51cm (1ft 8in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 125cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a fixed baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 83cm.
• Comments View
  • The lateral transfer space is obstructed by the baby change table.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is not a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are additional seating and the female and male standard toilets.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the lower ground floor.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the bottom of the stairs.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.