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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a bookshop, cafe, information reception and a meeting house.
• Related link Friends House - Main Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/friends-house/access-guides/friends-house-main-building
• Related link The Friends House - Courtyard.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/friends-house/access-guides/friends-house-courtyard

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Friends House is within a metered parking zone in operation Monday to Friday 08:30 - 18:30, and Saturday 09:00 - 13:30. There are alternative, longer-term parking facilities beneath Euston Station. There are three disabled blue badge parking bays located in Endsleigh Gardens. Please note that Friends House is within the congestion charge zone.
• By Bus View
  • Bus numbers 18, 30, 73, 205 and 390 pass the door, whilst 59, 68, 91, 168, and 253 stop nearby.
• By Train View
  • From its position opposite Euston rail and tube stations, it is a ten minute walk from King's Cross Station and St Pancras International Terminus. All major rail terminals are easily reached by tube.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest tube stations are Euston and Euston Square, which are on the Northern, Victoria, Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City lines and London Overground.
• Useful Links View
  • Euston Station facilities.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Friends House Accessibility Information please click here (opens new tab).
• There is disability awareness training for the staff in Friends House.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 650cm (6ft 7in x 21ft 4in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Endsleigh Gardens.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Endsleigh Gardens.
  • Standard parking along Endsleigh Gardens is for a maximum of 2 hours. The standard parking bays are 200cm wide.
    Terms and conditions for parking are outlined on signs along the road where parking is allowed.
    The parking is payable via an app called JustPark or via telephone Telephone:- 0203 003 2532, using location reference 13421.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Opening Times (Seed Café)

• Monday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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• Comments View
  • At the time of the survey (02/11/2021) the café was temporarily closed until the new year.
  • The café is permanently closed on Sundays.

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Outside Access (Quaker Centre Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Euston Road.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 124cm (4ft 1in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 8 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There are no handrails for the first 2 steps.

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Outside Access (Garden Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the main entrance into Friends House.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.

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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 building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 165cm (5ft 5in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 7 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • The push pads to enter and exit the building are placed at 90cm high as shown in photograph 3.
    
  • There is ramped access leading from Endsleigh Gardens as shown in photograph 8.

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Reception

• The main reception is located ahead as you enter.
• The desk is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 18/12/2023.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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• Comments View
  • There is a sofa and seats with armrests in the main reception area.

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Entrance (Internal Café Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the main Friend's House reception.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).

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Entrance (Internal Bookshop Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the corridor to the right of the Friend's House Main Reception.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).

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Counter (Bookshop)

• The desk is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the internal bookshop entrance.
• Bookshop is located to the left as you enter.
• The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this counter.
• The lighting levels in this area are good.
• The reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is not staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There are tables and chairs available in this area.
    
  • The height of the undersides of tables is 72 - 75cm from the floor.
    
  • There is ample space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

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Eating and Drinking (Seed Café)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located on the ground floor of Friends House.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; written wall 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 not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 91cm.
  • There is a moveable 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 standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
  • There are also high tables, booths and bench seats.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 107cm.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
  • 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 moderate to good.
  • There is some additional seating in the corridor outside the bookshop and cafe which can be seen in photograph 8. Food and drink can also be consumed in the courtyard area. Refer to the relevant guide for information on the courtyard area.

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Place of Worship

• The place of worship is located to the left of the bookshop counter and the door opening is 148cm.
  
• The door is heavy and is operated by sliding.
  
• This room contains seating with armrests, bench seats and coffee tables at the height of 41cm.
  
• Lighting levels are moderate to good and the flooring is carpet.

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Inside Access (Bookshop)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest accessible toilets are located along the West Corridor to the rear of the building on the ground floor.
  • There is also an additional accessible toilet just inside the Small Meeting House on the ground floor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilets are located to the rear of the building along the West Corridor.