Access Guide
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
Getting Here
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By Road
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- 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.
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By Bus
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- Bus numbers 10, 18, 30, 73, 205 and 390 pass the door, whilst 59, 68, 91, 168, and 253 stop nearby.
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By Train
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- 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.
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By Underground
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- The nearest tube stations are Euston and Euston Square, which are on the Northern, Victoria, Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City lines and over ground.
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Useful Links
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- Euston Station facilities.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The car park is located Endsleigh Gardens.
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On Street Parking
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- 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.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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.
Outside Access (Quaker Centre Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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).
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Second Set of Doors
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- 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).
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Step(s)
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- 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.
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Comments
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- There are no handrails for the first 2 steps.
Outside Access (Garden Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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).
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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.
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Step(s)
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- 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.
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 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).
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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.
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Step(s)
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- 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.
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Comments
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- The push pads to enter and exit the building are placed at 90cm high.
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.
Entrance (Internal Cafe Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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).
Entrance (Internal Bookshop Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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).
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.
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.
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
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- 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.
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
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- 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.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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- 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.
Standard Toilet(s)
- The nearest standard toilets are located to the rear of the building along the West Corridor.