Access Guide
Summary
Getting Here (Piccadilly Circus)
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By Bus
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- There are bus stops located on Regent Street/St James's Street, Piccadilly, Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Coventry Street and Haymarket.
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).
- There are bus stops located on Regent Street/St James's Street, Piccadilly, Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Coventry Street and Haymarket.
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By Underground
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- Green Park is the nearest accessible step-free station and is served by the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.
The accessible entrance is from the park at the rear of the station.
Piccadilly Circus Station is served by the Piccadilly and Bakerloo Line Services.
Leicester Square Station is served by the Piccadilly and Northern Line Services.
Both stations are accessed by steps only. - For more information on London Underground (Transport for London) please click here (opens new tab).
- Green Park is the nearest accessible step-free station and is served by the Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines.
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By Train
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- London Charing Cross has step-free access to all platforms.
Staff are available to assist with ramps between the platform and the train. - For more information on access and facilities at Charing Cross Station please click here (opens new tab).
- London Charing Cross has step-free access to all platforms.
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By Road
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- Piccadilly Circus can be accessed from Piccadilly, Regent Street, Haymarket and Coventry Street.
Piccadilly Circus 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). - 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.
The nearest public car parks are Q-Park Leicester Square, located off Whitcomb Street and NCP Brewers Street.
There are 3 Blue Badge bays within Q-Park Leicester Square.
On street Blue Badge bays are located on Whitcomb Street and Jermyn Street. - For more information on the Blue Badge Scheme and parking in London please click here (opens new tab).
- A London taxi can be hailed in any location or summoned by phone.
There are taxi ranks located off many side roads from Piccadilly Circus, these include; Regent Street/St James's Street, Piccadilly, Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Haymarket, Jermyn Street, Air Street, Coventry Street, Oxendon Street, Whitcomb Street and Wardour Street.
- Piccadilly Circus can be accessed from Piccadilly, Regent Street, Haymarket and Coventry Street.
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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.
Opening Times
- Monday 12:00 - 23:00.
- Tuesday 12:00 - 23:00.
- Wednesday 12:00 - 23:00.
- Thursday 12:00 - 23:00.
- Friday 12:00 - 00:00.
- Saturday 12:00 - 00:00.
- Sunday 12:00 - 23:00.
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Rupert Street.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Siirgista Bros'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance 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) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 97cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Eating and Drinking (Restaurant)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the restaurant.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include: menu boards, written wall menus and handheld menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is burgers and snacks.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 95cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
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Self-Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a moveable card machine available for payment.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 74cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 110cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also high tables, bench seats and high stools.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The type of flooring in this seating area is metal tactile flooring.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located to the right as you enter.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.