Access Guide
Public Parking (Covent Garden - General - Congestion Zone Area)
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- 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.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- 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.
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Public Car Park
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- 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).
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.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
Opening Times
- Monday 10:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 20:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 20:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 20:00.
- Sunday 12:00 - 18:00.
On Street Parking (Long Acre)
- 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 Long Acre.
- 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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Comments
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- On street standard parking is for resident permit holders only.
Approach (Main Entrance)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is block paving.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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 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 opening is 125cm.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of and beyond the main entrance as you enter into the building.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
Shop
- The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Music is played everywhere.
- There are hand sanitisers.
- The till(s) is/are located ahead as you enter.
- There is step-free access to the till(s).
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the till(s).
- The till(s) is/are not 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 moderate to good.
- The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the till(s).
- The height of the till(s) is/are 92cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the till(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s).
Fitting Room(s)
- The accessible fitting room(s) is/are located at the rear of the venue on the ground floor.
- There is/are 7 fitting room(s) in total within lululemon, 1 of which is an accessible fitting room.
- There is step free access to the accessible fitting room(s).
- The accessible fitting room(s) is/are not clearly signed.
- There is not a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
- The clear width of the fitting room opening is 87cm.
- The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 222cm x 188cm.
- There is clear manoeuvring space in the accessible fitting room(s).
- There is a/are wall mounted rail(s) in the accessible fitting room(s).
- There is not a dropdown rail in the accessible fitting room(s).
- There is a mirror in the accessible fitting room(s), the bottom edge of the mirror is 10cm from the floor.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) in the accessible fitting room(s), 181cm from the floor.
- There is a functional emergency alarm, but the pull cord is out of reach (10cm+ from the floor).
- There is a bench seat in the accessible fitting room(s).
- There is not an assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s), however if notified in advance a member of staff will be available for assistance if required.
- The standard fitting room(s) is/are located at the rear of the venue on the ground floor.
- There is/are 6 standard fitting room(s) within lululemon.
- There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s).
- The fitting room(s) is/are not clearly signed.
- There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).
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Comments
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- The height of the bench seat in the accessible fitting room is 51cm high.
- There are 2 standard fitting rooms on the basement level.
- There is level access via lift to these.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located ahead as you enter.
- 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 G, B.
- 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 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 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.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located opposite the tills.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a platform 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 G, B.
- 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 not 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 high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not 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 not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
