Access Guide
Introduction
- The courtyard offers a relaxing outdoor seating area in the middle of Friends House on the ground floor. Food and drink can be taken into the courtyard from the nearby cafe. There are bike racks available in the courtyard.
- Related link Friends House - Main Building.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/friends-house/friends-house---main-building
- Related link Friends House Bookshop / Cafe.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/friends-house/friends-house---bookshop-cafe
Getting Here
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By Road
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- 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.
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By Bus
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- Bus numbers 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 London Overground.
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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 not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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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.
- 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.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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 push pad activated.
- 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.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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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 as shown in photograph 3.
- There is ramped access leading from Endsleigh Gardens as shown in photograph 8.
- The push pads to enter and exit the building are placed at 90cm high as shown in photograph 3.
Entrance (Accessible)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the corridor to the right of the main reception next to the cafe / bookshop.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Comments
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- There is a similar entrance opposite this one on the other side of the courtyard (as shown in photograph 4).
Entrance (Stepped Access)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the corridor to the right of the main reception next to the cafe / bookshop.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 69cm (2ft 3in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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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 immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- There are similar entrances located along the corridors located around the courtyard.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
- The stairs are located either side as you enter.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There are two sets of stairs located next to the North Corridor and Small Meeting House lifts going between floors G, 1 and 2 (as shown in photographs 6 and 7). There are also two sets of stairs at the rear of the building in the North Corridor and the Small Meeting House Areas between floors G, 1 and 2 (as shown in photographs 8 and 9).
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Comments
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- The stairs located to the right of the main reception area are shown in photographs 1 and 2.
- The stairs located to the left of the main reception area are shown in photographs 3 and 4.
- Photograph 5 shows the main staircase leading from the first floor to the second floor.
Lift (The Light Entrance / North Corridor Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located along the North Corridor.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG (The Light Accessible Entrance), G, 1, 2 and 3.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- The lift is approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 86cm x 158cm (2ft 10in x 5ft 2in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Entrance (First Floor)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located next to the Hilda Clark Meeting Rooms on the first floor.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 58cm (1ft 11in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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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 immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- This entrance leads to a small seating area on the first floor.
The Courtyard
- The surface of the courtyard is block paved.
- The surface of the courtyard is not level and there is a slight gradient heading towards the pond and drains located at the centre of the courtyard.
- There are tables at a height of 70cm.
- Most of the tables have large umbrellas to provide shade.
- There are chairs with armrests on either side available.
- There is also a bench available but this is not located near any tables.
- There is a bike rack located in the courtyard.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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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 along the West Corridor to the rear of the building on the ground floor.