Access Guide
Introduction - Bernie Spain Gardens
- The Bernie Spain Gardens are located between Oxo Tower and Gabriel's Wharf.
- The 26,000sq ft garden is located just minutes away from Waterloo, Blackfriars and Southwark stations and is ideally located next to a host of boutiques and independent cafes and restaurants which can be found within Oxo Tower Wharf and Gabriel's Wharf.
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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- Bernie Spain Gardens is situated in central London in the Congestion Zone.
It is located off Upper Ground, The Queen's Walk and Stamford Street.
It may be easier to use public transport to access Gabriel's Wharf. - There is no on-site parking, but the Cornwall Road Public Car Park is approximately 250 metres away.
There is some on-street Blue Badge parking on Upper Ground. - For more information on London traffic please click here (opens new tab).
- Bernie Spain Gardens is situated in central London in the Congestion Zone.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The Oxo Tower Bus Stop (SH) in Upper Ground is the closest to Bernie Spain Garden.
. - For more information on the Oxo Tower Bus Stop (SH) please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is London Blackfriars.
- London Blackfriars Station is approximately 550 metres from Gabriel's Wharf.
London Blackfriars Station has entrances on both the north and south of the river and the platforms span the Thames.
There is step-free access into the station and there is level access to all platforms by lift. - For more information on London Blackfriars (National Rail) please click here (opens new tab).
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Southwark and Waterloo.
- Southwark Underground Station (Jubilee Line) is approximately 700 metres from Gabriel's Wharf.
Southwark Underground Station is located on Blackfriars Road.
The station has step-free access to all platforms via lift.
Waterloo Underground Station (Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo and City Lines) is also approximately 700 metres from Gabriel's Wharf.
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).
Upper Ground
- Upper Ground divides Bernie Spain Gardens into two.
- Caution is advised when crossing Upper Ground due to traffic.
- Traffic comes from both directions.
- There is step-free access across Upper Ground.
On Street Parking (Upper Ground)
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- 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 Upper Ground.
- The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 200cm x 800cm (6ft 7in x 26ft 3in).
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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).
Access Point (Upper Ground - Left)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Upper Ground.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is open access.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- The bollards have visual identification bands.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 115cm.
Access Point (Upper Ground - Right)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Upper Ground.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is open access.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- The bollards have visual identification bands.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 112cm.
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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 slight.
Access Point (The Queen's Walk)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off The Queen's Walk.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is open access.
Gardens
- There is step free access throughout the gardens.
- The surface of the paths is block paving or tarmac.
- There are areas of the gardens which are grass lawns.
- There is bench seating available.
- There is a South Bank Information Board available.
- There are some very easy and slight slopes within the gardens.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.
- The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in Gabriel's Wharf.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
- The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in Gabriel's Wharf.