Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 23:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 23:00.
Getting Here
- Cardinal Place is located in Central London, off Victoria Street.
Cardinal Place is located in the congestion zone. - Cardinal Place doesn't have a car park for customers.
There is Blue Badge and standard on-street parking spaces available on Palace Street.
Between the hours of 08.30 and 18.30 there is a four hour limit on parking with no return within an hour. - There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the shopping centre.
- The nearest bus stops are located on Victoria street.
Victoria Coach Station is located at 164 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 9TP. It serves as a terminus for many long-distance services in the United Kingdom and is also the departure point for many countryside coach tours originating from London. It is operated by Victoria Coach Station Limited, a subsidiary of Transport for London (TFL). - For more information on on TFL buses please click here (opens new tab).
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- The nearest railway station is Victoria.
- Victoria Station is located off Victoria Street and is approximately 0.2 mile from Cardinal Place.
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- The nearest underground station is Victoria.
- There is step-free access via lift from Victoria Underground Station to Cardinal Place.
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Getting Help and Assistance
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
On Street Parking (Palace Street)
- There is a/are clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on on Palace Street.
- The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 210cm x 580cm (6ft 11in x 19ft).
- There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for four hours only.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Standard on street parking is available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Palace Street.
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Comments
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- There is space for taxis along Palace Street.
Access Point (Palace Street - Cardinal Walk)
- This information is for the access point located on Palace Street.
- This access point gives access to Cardinal Walk.
- The access point is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There are fixed barriers at this access point.
- The minimum width between the fixed barriers is 135cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located just beyond the access point.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Access Point (Victoria Street - Cathedral Walk)
- This information is for the access point located on Victoria Street.
- This access point gives access to Cathedral Walk.
- The access point is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- The minimum width between the fixed barriers is 135cm.
Access Point (Victoria Street/Bressdenen Place - Cardinal Walk)
- This information is for the access point located on the corner of Victoria Street and Bressdenen Place.
- This access point gives access to Cardinal Walk.
- The access point is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- The minimum width between the fixed barriers is 120cm.
Access Point (Victoria Underground Station - Cardinal Walk)
- This information is for the access point located ahead after you exit the Victoria Station lift.
- This access point gives access to Cardinal Walk.
- The access point is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 118cm.
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Access Point
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- The bollards do have an identification band to aid visually impaired people.
Access Point (Bressdenen Place - Cathedral Walk)
- This information is for the access point located on Bressdenen Place.
- This access point gives access to Cathedral Walk.
- The access point is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There are fixed barriers at this access point.
- The minimum width between the fixed barriers is 120cm.
Access Point (Palace Street - Cathedral Walk)
- This information is for the access point located on Palace Street.
- This access point gives access to Cathedral Walk.
- The access point is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- The minimum width between the fixed barriers is 120cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the approach and beyond the access point.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
External Area(s) (Cathedral Walk and Cardinal Walk)
- Digital wayfinders are not available.
- No wayfinding signage is provided in this area.
- This external area is partially covered.
- The type of flooring in this area is stone/concrete paving.
- The following types of seating can be found in this area; metal benches.
- Background music is not played in this area.
- There is step free access in this area.
- There are two main walkways in Cardinal Place. They are called Cathedral Walk and Cardinal Walk.
There is step-free access along both walkways.
There are a number of shops, bars and restaurants on both walkways.
Cathedral Walk Toilets
- The toilets are open Monday to Saturday 09.00 to 17.00.
- The toilets are closed on a Sunday and Bank Holidays.
- Some of the shops, bars and restaurants in Cardinal Place may have their own toilet facilities for customers.
- There is single width door into the toilet area.
- The door opens away from you (push) and has an opening width of 99cm.
- The toilets are staffed, and a member of staff can provide assistance with the door if required.
- There is a 30p charge for using the standard toilets.
- There are turnstiles to access to the standard toilets.
- The turnstiles are 55cm wide.
- The accessible toilet and parent baby room are free of charge.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Cathedral Walk)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located off Cathedral Walk.
- There is step-free access to the accessible toilet.
- Clear wayfinding signage for the toilet(s) is provided.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 265cm (5ft 9in x 8ft 8in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Cathedral Walk)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off Cathedral Walk.
- There is step-free access to the female and male toilet(s).
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- There is not a lowered urinal available in the male toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
- There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat.
- There is not a lowered wash basin available.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are good.
Parent and Baby Room (Cathedral Walk)
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located just off Cathedral Walk.
- There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- The height of the wash basin is 85cm.
- The wash basin tap type is push.
- There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
- There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are good.
Step(s) (Roof Top Garden)
- There is a/are step(s) located on Cardinal Walk.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the Roof Top Garden.
- There is/are 15+ step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are 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.
Escalator(s) (Roof Top Garden)
- Wayfinding signage is not provided for escalators.
- The escalators go both up and down.
- The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are Cardinal Place and Roof Top Garden.
- The escalator(s) steps are not clearly marked.
- The foot and head of the escalator(s) are not clearly marked.
Outside Access (Lift Lobby Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Cardinal Walk, next to the Marks & Spencer.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
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- One leaf of the door opens automatically inwards, the other leaf can be opened manually if required.
- If this entrance is locked and you require lift access. Please approach a member of the security team or alternatively call 0207 963 4017 / 4018.
Lift (Roof Top Garden)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right as you enter the lift lobby entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift lobby entrance.
- There is 1 other lift in this location.
- The other lift has very similar/identical specifications.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are ground level and Roof Top Garden.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 140cm (5ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low.
Roof Top Garden
- The Roof Top Garden can be accessed via lift, escalator or steps.
- The lifts give direct access to the Roof Top Garden.
- The surface of the roof garden consists of paving slabs and block paving.
- There is a mixture of bench seating with and without armrests on the walkways.
- All the walkways are 150cm+ wide.
- There is a tiered raised lawn area within the centre of the Roof Top Garden.
- 2 to 6 steps lead up to the raised lawn area.
- The steps are 18cm high and have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
- The steps have handrails on the left going up and are easy to grip.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the steps.