Access Guide
Introduction - Aures
- Aures London has developed a state-of-the-art audio system to create the best sounding venue in Europe. With a wide range of audio experiences, including true stereophonic, soundstage, binaural and 3D audio, the listener is immersed in the purest sound quality. The 'Sensorium Experience' will take Aures London far beyond the conventional events venue. By using dynamic, immersive technology and programming (incorporating the five senses) an artist or brand can connect with their audience like never before. As a blank canvas event space, within a seven-metre high exposed brick arch, Aures London offers over 2,000 square feet of floor space and capacity for up to 150 seated or 300 standing to provide the perfect venue for product launches, photoshoots, presentations and corporate parties.
- This is a revolutionary sound experience where songs you have heard 1,000’s of times can sound completely new.
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- Leake Street Arches is a celebration of urban art, dining and entertainment live from Waterloo. Eight former railway arches next to the famous Graffiti Tunnel have been brought back to life to provide a curated collection of independent restaurants, bars and entertainment spaces that capture the essence of urban culture. Head to Leake Street Arches to fuel your creativity and leave your mark.
Opening Times
- Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.
Getting Here
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By Air
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- The nearest airports to central London are London City Airport, London Gatwick and London Heathrow.
London City Airport is connected to the centre by the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Bank or Tower Gateway with interchanges to the rail and underground network at Canning Town and Stratford.
From Gatwick Airport there are fast trains connecting to London Bridge Station.
Heathrow Airport is connected by fast trains to Paddington Station and is also on the Piccadilly underground line. - For more information on travelling to London by air please click here (opens new tab).
- The nearest airports to central London are London City Airport, London Gatwick and London Heathrow.
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By Road
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- Leake Street Arches is situated in central London, in the Congestion Zone adjacent to Waterloo Station.
The closest vehicular access is from York Street (A3200) but as there is no parking it may be advisable to use public transport. - There is no onsite parking at Leake Street Arches.
The nearest public car park is located on Upper Marsh. - For more information on London traffic please click here (opens new tab).
- Leake Street Arches is situated in central London, in the Congestion Zone adjacent to Waterloo Station.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- There are bus stops on both sides of York Road and Westminster Bridge Road which are within approximately 170 metres of Leake Street Arches.
The bus stops in York Road are County Hall (Stop F) and County Hall (Stop G).
County Hall (Stop G) is served by the following services: 76, 77, 211, 507 and N381.
County Hall (Stop F) is served by the following services: 77, 381, N381 and National Express. - For more information on the nearest bus stop location please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Waterloo.
- Waterloo Station is approximately 350 metres from Leake Street Arches.
Step-free access to the station is from the service road known as Cab Road or Taxi Road. - For more information on Waterloo Station (National Rail) please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Waterloo Station (AccessAble) please click here (opens new tab).
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Waterloo.
- Lambeth North (Bakerloo Line) is approximately 350 metres from Leake Street Arches.
Lambeth North has stepped access.
Waterloo (Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo and City Lines) is approximately 500 metres from Leake Street Arches.
Of these lines, only the Jubilee Line has step-free access. - For more information on London Underground (Transport for London) please click here (opens new tab).
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By River
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- Six TFL River Bus routes run from 22 piers between Putney and Woolwich.
The Queen's Walk is served by the London Eye Millennium Pier, between Westminster Bridge and the Golden Jubilee Bridges and also Bankside Pier, to the east of Blackfriars Bridge.
There is step-free access onto the river buses, except three piers. Please see the TFL website for details. - For more information on London River Bus services please click here (opens new tab).
- Six TFL River Bus routes run from 22 piers between Putney and Woolwich.
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Useful Links
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- Please use the TFL journey planner for details of the most suitable route.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The TFL website has links to the TFL accessibility guides, including large print maps and audio guides to order or download.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- There is not a member of staff trained in Irish Sign Language.
- 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.
South Bank Public Car Parks
- This section provides information about a number of public cars parks around South Bank.
For more information about access and parking charges please visit the individual car parks.
South Bank is located in the congestion charging zone.
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National Theatre Car Park
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- The National Theatre Car Park Car Park is located off Upper Ground.
- The car park type is underground.
- The car park does have Blue Badge parking.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- When the National Theatre building is closed there is no step-free access from the car park.
This applies all day on Sundays, and before 09.30 and after 23:00 on most other days.
Free parking is available in the NT Car Park for Blue Badge holders attending a performance or eating at the National.
Photographs 1 and 2 show the National Theatre Car Park. - To view the National Theatre car park location please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on the National Theatre Car Park please click here (opens new tab).
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Cornwall Road Car Park
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- The Cornwall Road Car Park Car Park is located off Cornwall Road.
- The car park type is underground.
- The car park does have Blue Badge parking.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- There is step free access from the car park via a lift.
The car park is used as a car park for South Bank Centre Venues.
Photographs 3 and 4 Show the Cornwall Road Car Park. - To view the Cornwall Road car park location please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on the Cornwall Road Car Park please click here (opens new tab).
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Doon Street Car Park
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- The Doon Street Car Park Car Park is located off Upper Ground.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have Blue Badge parking.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park surface is compacted gravel.
- Photographs 5 and 6 show the Doon Street Car Park.
- To view the Doon Street car park location please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on the Doon Street Car Park please click here (opens new tab).
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Waterloo – York Road Car Park
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- The Waterloo York Road Car Park Car Park is located off York Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have Blue Badge parking.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Photographs 7 and 8 show the Waterloo York Road Car Park.
- To view the Waterloo York Road car park location please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on the Waterloo York Road Car Park please click here (opens new tab).
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Waterloo – Upper Marsh Car Park
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- The Waterloo Upper Marsh Car Park Car Park is located off Upper Marsh.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does have Blue Badge parking.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Photographs 9 and 10 show the Waterloo Upper Marsh Car Park.
- To view the Waterloo Upper Marsh car park location please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on the Waterloo Upper Marsh Car Park please click here (opens new tab).
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London Waterloo Station Car Park
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- The London Waterloo Station Car Park Car Park is located on Station Approach.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does have Blue Badge parking.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Photographs 11 and 12 show the London Waterloo Station Car Park.
- To view the London Waterloo Station car park location please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on the London Waterloo Station Car Park please click here (opens new tab).
Outside Access (Aures Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located inside Leake Street Arches.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 276cm.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the left as you enter the venue.
- The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are low to moderate.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet, wood and concrete.
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Reception Seating Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
Event Room(s) / Space(s)
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Access to the Room
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- The space surveyed was Event Suite.
- Event Suite is located on the ground floor.
- There is wayfinding signage for the space.
- There is not clear signage for the room(s) (on or near the door).
- Staff can provide assistance getting to the room(s)/space(s).
- The corridor/walkway leading to the room(s)/space(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step-free access.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 232cm.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
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Room Details
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- There is not a hearing assistance system available for the room.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is Medium.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Entrance to Event Suite)
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Ramp / Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope located at the entrance to the event suite.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the event suite and toilets.
- 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low to moderate.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located at the rear of the venue.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped access into the shared toilet(s).
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- There is not a lowered urinal.
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- There is not a lowered wash basin.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- Access to the standard toilets is via the rear backroom area which is staff only.