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Praed Street via London Street to Sussex Gardens

Paddington, London, W2 1HH

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Summary

  • The start point for this guide is Praed Street.
  • The end point for this guide is Sussex Gardens.
  • The average walking time between the start and end points is 2 minutes.
  • This guide covers London Street.
  • Points of interest in this area include: Norfolk Square Garden.
  • Public transport facilities near the start point include: a train station, a bus stop and an underground/overground station.

About the Start Point (Praed Street)

  • The public toilet facilities are within Paddington Station but before the ticket barriers.
  • Parking View
    • On street Blue Badge parking is available on Praed Street.
    • The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay surveyed are 195cm x 540cm.
    • Clearly presented parking terms signage is provided.
    • Parking term signs do not make it clear if charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but is for 4 hours only.
    • On street standard parking is available on London Street and Norfolk Square.
    • There is not a public car park within approximately 200m.
  • Drop-off and Taxi Ranks View
    • There is not a clearly marked drop-off point.
    • There is a taxi rank located outside the Hilton Hotel on Praed Street.
  • Public Transport and Public Facilities View
    • There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the start point.
    • The nearest train station is Paddington.
    • The nearest underground/overground station is Paddington.
    • Paddington Station is served by the District, Circle, Hammersmith and City, and Bakerloo lines, as well as the Elizabeth Line.
    • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Transport For London (opens new tab).
    • Public facilities in this area include: a Changing Places facility, toilets with adaptations for disabled people, standard toilets and baby changing facilities. There may be a charge to access these facilities.

Streets and Roads (London Street)

  • The streets and roads have streetlighting at regular intervals.
  • The footpaths include the following surfaces: tarmac, concrete, block paving and paving slabs.
  • Some of the streets and roads contain slightly uneven surfaces.
  • These are located on London Street.
  • There are directional signposts of the following type: finger post and Legible London.
  • The majority of the footpaths are at least 180cm wide.
  • Street furniture in this area includes: a post box, a phone box, street lamps, traffic lights, traffic signs, litter bins, bicycle racks and a tree.
  • The following create narrow parts of the footpath which are under 120cm wide: street lamps and traffic signs.
  • Other obstructions on the footpath include: advertising signs such as A-boards, café tables and chairs and goods for sale outside shops.
  • There is not a taxi rank available.
  • There are no public toilet facilities in this area.

Crossing Points (East)

  • The following types of crossing points are used in this area: Pelican crossing, unmarked crossing (without controls or markings) and Pelican crossing with refuge island.
  • The crossing points at London Mews, Norfolk Square (North), Norfolk Square (South) and Norfolk Square Mews have a dropped kerb which does not have tactile paving.
  • The pelican crossings at Praed Street and Sussex Gardens do not have audible signals.
  • Busy traffic travels in both directions at the junctions with Praed Street and Sussex Gardens.

Crossing Points (West)

  • The following types of crossing points are used in this area: unmarked crossing (without controls or markings) and Pelican crossing with refuge island.
  • The crossing point at Conduit Place has a dropped kerb which does not have tactile paving.
  • The pelican crossing at Sussex Gardens does not have audible signals.
  • Busy traffic travels in both directions at the junction with Sussex Gardens.

Crossing Points (East to West)

  • The following types of crossing points are used in this area: Pelican crossing.
  • The pelican crossings at Praed Street and Sussex Gardens do not have audible signals.

About the End Point (Sussex Gardens)