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Islington Green

Essex Road / Upper Street, Islington Green, London, N1 0PQ

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About this venue

Islington Memorial Green is a small but busy park in Islington in the heart of Angel, used mainly for quiet relaxation and enjoyment.

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include war memorial and flag pole, herbaceous planting, Hugh Myddelton statue and annual bedding display.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Essex Road.
  • The nearest underground station is Angel.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Opening Times

  • The venue is open from dawn til dusk.

Access Point (Upper Street)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Upper Street.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 109cm.

Access Point (Collins Yard)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Collins Yard.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The width of the gap is 165cm.

Access Point (Islington Green)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Islington Green.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is stepped access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 109cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located after this entrance gate.
    • There is/are 4 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 12cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Parks and Gardens

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have tarmac surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are slight slopes on the paths.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Eating and Drinking (Old Spike Coffee)

  • Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
  • Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Menus are wall only.
  • Menus are not available in large print.
  • Picture menus are not available.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Comments View
    • The Coffee stand is located just inside the Collins Yard access point.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.