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Overview (Key Accessibility Information)

Grosvenor Square is a garden located in Central London, just south of Oxford Street.
The garden area is pedestrianised and for general public use.
There are several pathways throughout the gardens which have a surface of concrete and tarmac.
There are several benches/seating areas available throughout the gardens.
During 2020/21 there are live and online consultation events on the proposed redevelopment of the park.
Please see the venue website for details.
There are bus stops located nearby on Oxford Street, next to Selfridge's.
The nearest tube station is Bond Street, located on Oxford Street, and has step-free access.
There is limited on-street pay and display parking available around the perimeter of the gardens.
There are no toilet facilities nearby.
To view the Access Guide for Oxford Street - Marble Arch to Bond Street Station please click here (new tab)..
To view the Access Guide for New Bond Street - Burlington Gardens to Oxford Street please click here (new tab)..

Opening Times

Monday 07:30 - 20:30.
Tuesday 07:30 - 20:30.
Wednesday 07:30 - 20:30.
Thursday 07:30 - 20:30.
Friday 07:30 - 20:30.
Saturday 07:30 - 20:30.
Sunday 07:30 - 20:30.

Getting Here (Oxford Street - Between Marble Arch and Bond Street Station)

By Bus View
- 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).
By Underground View
- 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).
By Train View
- 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).
By Road View
- 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).
By River View
- 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).
By Air View
- 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).
Useful Links View
- 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).

Public Parking

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On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- 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 Grosvenor Square, outside the Biltmore Mayfair Hotel.
- The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 290cm x 500cm (9ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
- There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Standard on street parking is available.
- The standard on street parking is located on Grosvenor Square, opposite the Biltmore Hotel and around Grosvenor Square.
Public Car Park View
- There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
- The public car park is located on Adams Row.
- The name of the car park is NCP Mayfair.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
Drop-off Point(s) View
- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
Additional Public Parking Information View
- For more information on public parking please click here (new tab).
Comments View
- The on street parking bays are pay-by-phone or pay and display.

Access Point (Grosvenor Square/North Audley Street)

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Access Point View
- This information is for the access point located on the junction of Grosvenor Square and North Audley Street.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 160cm.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.

Access Point (Grosvenor Square/Duke Street)

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Access Point View
- This information is for the access point located at the junction of Grosvenor Square, Duke Street and Brook 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.
- The width of the gap is 160cm.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
Ramp/Slope View
- The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Access Point (Grosvenor Square/Grosvenor Street)

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Access Point View
- This information is for the access point located on the junction of Grosvenor Square, Grosvenor Street and Carlos Place.
- 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.
- The width of the gap is 160cm.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
Ramp/Slope View
- The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Access Point (Grosvenor Square/The Biltmore Mayfair Hotel)

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Access Point View
- This information is for the access point located on Grosvenor Square, opposite The Biltmore Mayfair Hotel.
- 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 an information board/map at this access point.
Ramp/Slope View
- The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Access Point (Grosvenor Square/South Audley Street)

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Access Point View
- This information is for the access point located on the junction of Grosvenor Square, South Audley Street and Upper Grosvenor Street.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 160cm.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.

General Accessibility (Grosvenor Square Gardens)

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Paths and Pavements View
- There is step-free access throughout the majority of the square.
  The surface of the paths throughout the square consists of tarmac, block paving and concrete tiles.
  Some paths are uneven in places with a mixture of very slight and slight slopes.
- There are 4 steps, 14cm high with no handrails to reach the Roosevelt Memorial from the main pathway.
  There are an additional 4 steps, 14cm high with no handrails at the memorial to reach the fountains on the left and right.
  Photographs 17-23 show the area around the Roosevelt Monument.
Street Furniture and Features View
- There is bench seating available throughout Grosvenor 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.
  The Roosevelt Memorial is located near to the centre of the square.
- There are a number of waste disposal bins located throughout.
Maps and Signage View
- There are information maps located close to each access point.