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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 meter parking zone in operation Monday to Friday 08:30 - 18:30, and Saturday 09:00 - 13:30. There are alternative, longer-term parking facilities under Euston Station. Please note that Friends House is within the congestion charge zone.
• By Bus View
  • Bus numbers 10, 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 over ground.
• 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 a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The car park is located Endsleigh Gardens.
• 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.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Opening Times (Cafe)

• Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 15:30.
• Sunday Closed.

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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.
  • 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) is / are heavy.
  • 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 10 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • 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 ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• 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.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (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 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.
• 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.

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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 medium.
• 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 system.

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Entrance (Internal Cafe 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) is / are permanently held 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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).

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Reception (Information)

• Information is located to the rear of the bookshop.
• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the internal bookshop 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 bright.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk is not staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (Bookshop)

• The desk is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the internal bookshop entrance.
• Bookshop is located to the right 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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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the café.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 3m (3yd 10in) from the cafe internal entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 33cm (1ft 1in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The standard height for tables is 73cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are not available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot meals and snacks.

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• Comments View
  • There is some additional seating in the corridor outside the bookshop and cafe which can be seen in photograph 4.
  • Food and drink can also be consumed in the Courtyard.

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Inside Access

• 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 bright.

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• Comments View
  • There are some areas around the bookshop with only a width of 89cm.
  • There is a meeting house behind the information desk shown in photographs 3 and 4.

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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.