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St Paul's Shrubbery

St Paul's Road, Islington, London, N1 2QF

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Introduction

  • Comments View
    • The park is open every day from 08:00 until dusk.
    • There are access points from St Paul's Place, Clephane Road and Northampton Park.
    • Access from St Paul's Place and Northampton Park are via a walkway and access road respectively, both also called St Paul's Shrubbery.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Highbury & Islington.
  • The nearest underground station is Canonbury.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 190cm x 530cm (6ft 3in x 17ft 5in).
    • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Northampton Park.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • Standard marked parking bays are located on St Paul's Road, Clephane Road, and Northampton Park.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • On street standard parking bays are 175cm - 195cm wide.
    • Marked Blue Badge parking bays are for permit holders only.

Access Point (St Paul's Place)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the end of St. Paul's Shrubbery, off St. Paul's Place opposite Bingham Street.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens both ways.
    • The gate is easy to open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.

Access Point (Clephane Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Clephane Road, just by the bus stop.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.

Access Point (St Paul's Shrubbery for Play Area)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Northampton Park, along St Paul's Shrubbery.
    • There is 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 difficult to open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 97cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 8cm.
  • Comments View
    • The step in front of the access point is formed by the kerb to the side of St Paul's Shrubbery.

Level Change (St Paul's Shrubbery for Play Area Access Point)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located off Northampton Road.
  • There is/are 11 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).

Access Point (Northampton Park)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located between 11 and 15 Northampton Park.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens both ways.
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • Comments View
    • There are handrails to the centre of the ramp, and also on the right hand side going up.

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 not / are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are slight slopes on the paths.
  • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Access Point (Play Area)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located at the side of the play area, near to the Clephane Road entrance to the park.
    • 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 easy to open.
    • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
    • The width of the gap is 99cm.

Play Area

  • The play area is surrounded by rail fencing.
  • The play area surface is a mixture of tarmac, compacted gravel and rubber.
  • The play equipment includes swings, rope bridges, spring rockers, toddler and pre-school slides, and a sand pit.
  • There is bench seating available.
  • There is no artificial lighting to the play area.

Basketball Court

  • There is a basketball court near the St Paul's Place end of the park.
  • The court surface is tarmac.
  • There is open step seating to the side with steps up to 35cm high.

Level Change (Basketball Court)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the side of the basketball court, nearest the St Paul's Place side of the park.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Standard Toilet(s)