Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Farringdon.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is Farringdon.
Opening Times (Station)
- This service is open 24 hours.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is NCP.
- The car park is located on St. Cross Street.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This entrance gives access to platforms 1-2-3-4.
- This information is for the entrance located on Cowcross Street.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
- The door opening is 285cm (9ft 4in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located at the threshold.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are low.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The reception desk is 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
Inside Access
- Lighting levels are low.
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Comments
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- The first photograph shows the ticket barrier with the extra wide barrier on the right.
- The second photograph shows the concourse between the barriers and the steps to the platforms.
Train Station
- There are generally 3 member(s) of staff on duty.
- The station is staffed.
- There is an office to obtain help.
- The station is not staffed between 00:00 - 06:30.
- This office is located on platform 4.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located on the right as you enter the main concourse.
- The ticket office is 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- The train companies operating from within this station are First Capitol Connect and London Underground.
- There is not a taxi rank at the station.
- There are 4 platform(s) in the station.
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Additional Station Information
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- Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
- Wider ticket barriers are available to access platforms.
- Accessible toilets are not located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are not located on the main station concourse.
- There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
Train Station Platform
- This information is for platform(s) 1-2-3-4.
- The platform(s) accessed by steps only is / are 1-2-3-4.
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Comments
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- The platforms 3 southbound and 4 northbound are the First Capitol Connect platforms.
- The platforms 1 southbound and 2 northbound are the Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith and City underground platforms.
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Level Change (Platforms)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located from the concourse to the platforms.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps do have handrails.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located to the left as you pass the ticket barriers.
- The female and male toilets are 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- Children are welcomed at the venue.