Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a children's play area, and a basketball court.
- Related link from Greenspace Information for Greater London CIC.
- Https://www.gigl.org.uk/sinc/isl15/
- Related link from Go Parks London.
- Https://www.goparks.london/park/st-paul-s-shrubbery/
- Related link from Parks & Gardens.
- Https://www.parksandgardens.org/places/st-pauls-shrubbery
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Comments
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- 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.
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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 Blue Badge Parking
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- 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.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- 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)
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Access Point
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- 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)
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Access Point
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- 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)
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Access Point
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- 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.
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Step(s)
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- 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.
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Comments
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- 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)
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Access Point
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- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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).
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Comments
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- 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)
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Access Point
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- 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.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.