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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There are mobility aids available.
• The mobility aids available include wheelchairs.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact any member of staff.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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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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Approach (Main Entrance)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 89cm.
  • There is step-free access on the approach.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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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 clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Museum Shop'.
  • There is step-free 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) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the opening is 180cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Reception (Museum - Tickets)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located immediately to the left as you enter the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 150cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 100cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
  • Music is played everywhere.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
• Reception Seating Area View
  • There is a seating area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
  • There are stools available.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.

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Entrance (Museum Internal Entrance (Shop))

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the shop reception desk.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 205cm.

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Entrance (London Transport Museum to Shop Internal Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the far right of floor 0.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the opening is 200cm.
  • From the museum side this entrance is signed CAFE SHOP EXIT.
• Comments View
  • This shop entrance is used as part of the one-way system to exit the museum.

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Shop

• The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
• The type of flooring is tiles.
• There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• The lighting levels are low to moderate.
• Music is played everywhere.
• There are hand sanitisers.
• The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 100cm.
• The till(s) is/are located to the middle left of the venue.
• There is step-free access to the till(s).
• There is a clear unobstructed route to the till(s).
• The till(s) is/are clearly signed.
• There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the till(s).
• The till(s) is not/are not placed in front of a plain background.
• The lighting levels at the till(s) are good.
• The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the till(s).
• The height of the till(s) is/are 100cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the till(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system at the till(s).
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 04/11/2020.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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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 in the middle of the shop, to the right as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the shop entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • The steps do have open risers.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is not a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter the shop.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the shop entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is fair.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 225cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 5in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.

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Eating and Drinking (Canteen - First Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located on the first floor.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• 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 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.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
  • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
• Payment Counter View
  • The height of the counter is 110cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The height between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 58cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 75cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 58cm.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • In this area there are bench seats.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Canteen - First Floor)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, directly past the canteen counter.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • 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 may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 152cm x 230cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • 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 fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 160cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 75cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Canteen - First Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the first floor, ahead as you pass the canteen counter.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is poor.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other AccessAble Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• London Transport Museum link (new tab) - click here