Access Guide
Overview (Key Accessibility Information)
- Hanover Square is a square in Mayfair, Westminster, situated to the south west of Oxford Circus, the major junction where Oxford Street meets Regent Street.
The park is currently CLOSED to the public for major reconstruction works (October 2020).
It is expected to reopen in 2021.
Please check the details on the project website for updated information.
There will be some changes to the appearance and layout of the park following the works. - The garden area is pedestrianised and for general public use.
- There are several pathways throughout the square which have a surface of concrete and tarmac.
- There are several benches/seating areas available throughout the gardens.
- There are bus stops located nearby on Oxford Street, next to John Lewis.
The nearest tube station is Oxford Circus, located on Oxford Street, which has stepped access only. - There is limited on-street pay-by-phone parking available on surrounding roads.
- There are no toilet facilities nearby.
- To view the Access Guide for Oxford Street - Bond Street Station to Oxford Circus please click here (new tab)..
- To view the Access Guide for Regent Street - Oxford Circus to Piccadilly Circus please click here (new tab)..
- To view the Access Guide for New Bond Street - Burlington Gardens to Oxford Street please click here (new tab)..
Getting Here (Oxford Street - Between Bond Street Station and Oxford Circus)
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By Bus
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- Bus routes 7, 94, 98, 113, 139, 159 and 390 travel along this section of Oxford Street.
It is also served by night bus routes N7, N98, N113, N137 and N207.
Only routes 98, 390, N98 and N207 travel the full length of Oxford Street.
The number of bus routes and the location of the bus stops may change as part of the Oxford Street District improvement works.
All London buses have ramp access and dedicated spaces for wheelchair users. - For more information on London buses (Transport for London) please click here (opens new tab).
- Bus routes 7, 94, 98, 113, 139, 159 and 390 travel along this section of Oxford Street.
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By Underground
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- Bond Street Station is served by the Central Line and the Jubilee Line services.
Bond Street Station has step-free access.
The accessible step-free entrance (with lift) is on Marylebone Lane, off the north side of Oxford Street.
The entrances to the south side of Oxford Street or within the West One Shopping Centre are accessed by steps or escalators only.
Oxford Circus Station is served by the Central, the Bakerloo and the Victoria Line services.
This station is accessed by steps only. - For more information on London Underground (Transport for London) please click here (opens new tab).
- Bond Street Station is served by the Central Line and the Jubilee Line services.
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By Train
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- London Euston Station and London Charing Cross Station have step-free access to all platforms and staff available to assist with ramps between the platform and the train.
When the new Elizabeth Line opens, there will be accessible stations at Tottenham Court Road and Bond Street. - For more information on access and facilities at London Euston Station please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on access and facilities at London Charing Cross Station please click here (opens new tab).
- London Euston Station and London Charing Cross Station have step-free access to all platforms and staff available to assist with ramps between the platform and the train.
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By Road
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- Oxford Street (A40) connects with Edgware Road (A5) and Park Lane (A4202) at Marble Arch, at its west end.
At its east end, it connects with Tottenham Court Road / Charing Cross Road (A400).
Regent Street (A4210) crosses the centre of Oxford Street at Oxford Circus.
Oxford Street is in the Central London Congestion Charge Zone (charges apply Monday - Friday 07:00 -18:00).
It is also in the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (charges apply at all times for non-compliant vehicles).
Motor vehicles must not enter Oxford Street via Portman Street / Park Street or Oxford Circus between 07:00 and 19:00 on Monday to Saturday inclusive, except for taxis and buses.
The definition “motor vehicles” therefore means that cycles and other pedal-powered devices are also exempt.
Vehicles are banned from turning left from Orchard Street into Oxford Street between 07:00 and 19:00 on Monday to Saturday inclusive, except for taxis, buses and pedal cycles. - For more information on driving in London please click here (opens new tab).
- Parking in the area is very limited and visitors are encouraged to use public transport.
There is an underground car park with lift access and Blue Badge parking bays (Q-Park Oxford Street), located off Cavendish Square, north of Oxford Street.
There are Blue Badge bays for 2 vehicles in Old Cavendish Street. - For more information on the Blue Badge Scheme and parking in London please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on where you can park with a disabled parking badge please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on applying for a disabled parking badge please click here (opens new tab).
- London Black Cabs can be hailed in any location or summoned by phone.
There are taxi ranks on the north side of Oxford Street, outside Debenhams and John Lewis.
- Oxford Street (A40) connects with Edgware Road (A5) and Park Lane (A4202) at Marble Arch, at its west end.
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By River
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- 6 TFL River Bus routes run from 22 piers between Putney and Woolwich.
The nearest pier is Westminster.
This is close to Westminster Underground Station on the Jubilee Line which connects to Bond Street Station.
There is step-free access onto the river buses, except at 3 piers.
Please see the TFL website for details. - For more information on London River Bus services please click here (opens new tab).
- 6 TFL River Bus routes run from 22 piers between Putney and Woolwich.
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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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Useful Links
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- Please use the TfL journey planner for details of the most suitable routes.
The planner can be filtered by options such as step-free routes or maximum walking distances. - 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).
- Please use the TfL journey planner for details of the most suitable routes.
On Street Parking (Hanover Street)
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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 Hanover Street.
- The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 300cm x 590cm (9ft 10in x 19ft 4in).
- There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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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 Hanover Street.
Access Point (Hanover Square/Hanover Street)
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Access Point
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- There is a zebra crossing on the approach to the access point.
- This information is for the access point located on Hanover Square, opposite Hanover Street.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (Hanover Square/Princes Street)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Hanover Square, opposite Princes Street.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is difficult to open.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
Access Point (Hanover Square/St George Street)
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Access Point
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- The access point has a temporary wall on the left due to the building of Crossrail next door.
- This information is for the access point located on Hanover Square, opposite St George Street.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
General Accessibility (Hanover Square Gardens)
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Paths and Pavements
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- There is step-free access throughout the square.
The surface of the paths throughout the square consists of tarmac.
Some paths are uneven in places with a mixture of very slight and slight slopes.
- There is step-free access throughout the square.
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Street Furniture and Features
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- There is bench seating available throughout Hanover Square.
The seating is located next to or close to the pathways.
The majority of seating is 47cm high, however this may vary slightly dependant on the location. - There are several floral areas throughout.
There are a number of waste disposal bins located throughout.
- There is bench seating available throughout Hanover Square.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.