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Leake Street Arches

Leake Street, London, SE1 7NN

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Introduction - Leake Street Arches

  • 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.

Getting Here

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.

Access Point (Station Approach and Lower Marsh)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Station Approach and Lower Marsh.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this access point.
    • There is open access.
    • There are barriers at this access point.
    • The barriers do not contrast visually with the paving.
    • The minimum width between the fixed barriers is 100cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located off Lower Marsh Street.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located off Station Approach.
    • 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 height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • 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 at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

Access Point (Leake Street)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Leake Street.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is open access.
    • The minimum width between the fixed barriers is 130cm.
    • There are bollards just before the access point.
      The minimum width between the bollards is 118cm.
      There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located just beyond the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Access Point (Addington Street)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Addington Street.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is open access.
    • The opening width at the access point is over 200cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located off Addington Street.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Arches

  • There is step free access along the Arches.
  • There is a path along the side of the Arches.
  • The surface of the path is block paving and concrete.
  • There are dropped kerbs from the access road onto the path.
  • The access road has a tarmac surface.
  • The Arches are closed to public traffic but there may be vehicles on the road delivering to the venues.

Toilet Facilities

  • There are no public toilets along the Arches.
  • The individual venues may have accessible and/or standard toilets. Please view the individual Access Guides.

Related London South Bank Venues

  • There are a number of venues located along Leake Street Arches for more information about them please see the Access Guides below.

Related London South Bank Venues (South Bank - Waterloo Area)