Access Guide
Summary
- Q-Park - Marble Arch is an underground car park located underneath Marble Arch, to the west side of Oxford Street.
- Services/facilities within the venue include a car wash, an electric charging point and toilet facilities.
- For the Oxford Street - Marble Arch to Bond Street Station AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Marble Arch AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
Getting Here (Oxford Street - Between Marble Arch and Bond Street Station)
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By Bus
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- Bus routes 7, 94, 98, 113, 139, 159, 189, 274 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, 189, 274 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.
Marble Arch Station is served by Central 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 Paddington Station and London Marylebone 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 Paddington Station please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on access and facilities at Marylebone Station please click here (opens new tab).
- London Paddington Station and London Marylebone 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 Marble Arch), located off Cumberland Gate, west of Oxford Street.
There are a small number of Blue Badge parking bays and some standard on-street bays in side roads off Oxford 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 is a taxi rank on the north side of Oxford Street, east of Portman Street, and in side roads; Orchard Street (next to Marks and Spencer) and Duke Street north (outside Selfridges).
- 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, 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, 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.
Multi-Storey Car Park
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Parking
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- The car park is located off Park Lane.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 198cm (6ft 6in).
- The car park does have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- There is a total of 981 parking bays in the car park of which 14 are designated for the use of Blue Badge holders.
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Paying
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- There are parking charges for the car park.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
- Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
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Comments
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- There are 52 electric charging points available throughout the car park.
Multi-Storey Designated Parking Level
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is/are 14 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) on this level.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 380cm x 530cm (12ft 6in x 17ft 5in).
- There is a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
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Paying
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- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and at the payment machines in the building.
- Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays on this level.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
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Access from the Car Park
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- There is a pedestrian exit located on this level of the car park.
- The route to the pedestrian exit is accessible to a wheelchair unaided.
- The pedestrian exit is not clearly visible from the Blue Badge parking bays.
- There are some marked walkways on this level to make routes safer for pedestrians.
- There is wayfinding signage to show the route to the pedestrian exit.
- The surface on the approach to the pedestrian exit is concrete.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 108m from the Park Lane exit.
Reception (Security Office and Ticket Area)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located next to Aisle A and the corridor leading to the Park Lane and Marble Arch Exits.
- The reception point is approximately 100m (109yd 1ft) from the Park Lane exit.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are 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 moderate to good.
- 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.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is concrete tiles.
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Comments
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- There are two ticket machines on the right as you enter this area.
Toilet with Adaptations (Aisle A)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located in Aisle A, next to the Blue Badge bays and the Security Office and Ticket Area.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 107m (117yd 1in) from the Park Lane exit.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 295cm (8ft 2in x 9ft 8in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 155cm.
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 60cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 92cm (3ft).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 94cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 85cm.
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Comments
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- On the door to enter there is a keylock.
- You must enter the code on your ticket to enter.
- This code changes daily.
- The height of the keylock is 90cm.
Standard Toilet(s) (Aisle A)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located in Aisle A, next to the Blue Badge parking bays and the Security Office and Ticket Area.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 103m from the Park Lane exit.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- On the door to enter there is a keylock.
- You must enter the code on your ticket to enter.
- This code changes daily.
- The height of the keylock is 140cm.
Corridor from the Car Park to the Park Lane and Marble Arch Exits
- There is a corridor that runs from the car park, opposite the Security Office and Ticket Area, close to the Blue Badge bays in Aisle A and B tothe Park Lane and Marble Arch Exits.
- There is a door to exit the car park into the corridor.
- This door is a single and measures 105cm in width.
- The door opens away from you (push) and is heavy.
- There is a ramp for access to this door.
- This ramp has a slight gradient and has a handrail on the left (going up).
- The ramp bypasses 1 clearly marked step located opposite the door.
- The step is 17cm high and has a handrail on the left (going up).
- The corridor itself has several easy long slopes throughout, some being uphill and some being downhill.
- There are no handrails at the corridor slopes.
- The lighting levels are varied throughout.
- The flooring is concrete.
Car Park Pedestrian Exit(s) (Park Lane)
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Pedestrian Exit
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- This information is for the pedestrian exit located in Hyde park, close to where Park Lane and Marble Arch meet.
- There is stepped access at this exit.
- The exit door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 96cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located either side of the exit.
- There is/are 15+ step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
- 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.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.
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Comments
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- For entry into the car park you must use your ticket or code in the machine located to the right as you face the exit.
- This machine is 120cm high.
Car Park Pedestrian Exit(s) (Park Lane/Speakers Corner)
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Pedestrian Exit
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- This information is for the pedestrian exit located on Park Lane next to the bus stops, bus tours and Speakers Corner.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this exit.
- The exit door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 98cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the right as you exit the car park.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located on the left as you exit the car park.
- 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 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.
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Comments
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- For entry into the car park you must use your ticket or code in the machine located to the right as you face the exit.
- This machine is 140cm high.
Standard Toilet(s) (Park Lane/Grovenor Gate Vehicle Entry and Exit Area)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located in Aisle A of the car park, next to the exit approach for the Park Lane/Grovenor Gate exits.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 100m from the Park Lane/Grovenor Gate exits.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Corridor from the Car Park to the Park Lane/Grovenor Gate Exits
- There is a corridor that runs from next to the vehicle entrance and exit point to the Park Lane/Grovenor Gate exits.
- There are some doors in the corridor which are double width (with one door locked) and have openings of 90cm.
- The corridor has several easy long slopes throughout, with some being uphill and some being downhill.
- There are no handrails at these slopes.
- The lighting levels are varied throughout.
- The flooring is concrete.
Car Park Pedestrian Exit(s) (Park Lane/Grosvenor Gate)
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Pedestrian Exit
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- This information is for the pedestrian exit located on Park Lane, opposite Grovenor Gate.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this exit.
- The exit door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 115cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located ahead as you exit the car park.
- 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located on the left as you exit the car park.
- There is/are 15+ step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- 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.
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Comments
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- For entry into the car park you must use your ticket or code in the machine located to the right as you face the exit.
- This machine is 140cm high.