Access Guide
Summary
- Astrid & Miyu is located on Gee's Court in St Christopher's Place.
- For more information on St Christopher's Place please click here (new tab).
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
Getting Here (St Christopher's Place)
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the shopping centre.
- The nearest bus stops are on Oxford Street (stops BB and BC) as served by routes 7, 94, 98, 139, 390, N7, N98, N113, N137 and N207.
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).
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Bond Street.
- Bond Street Station is served by the Central Line, Jubilee Line and Elizabeth Line services.
The accessible 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. - For more information on London Underground (Transport for London) please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest railway station is London Paddington or London Marylebone .
- Both stations have step-free access to all platforms and staff available to assist with ramps between the platform and the train.
- For more information on access and facilities at London Paddington please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on access and facilities at London Marylebone please click here (opens new tab).
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By Road
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- St Christopher's Place is located on Barrett Street, between Oxford Street and Wigmore Street.
The main shopping area of Oxford Street is a mere few hundred metres away via Gee’s Court or James Street.
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). - For more information on driving in London please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on the location of St Christopher's Place (Google Maps) please click here (opens new tab).
- Parking in the area is very limited and visitors are encouraged to use public transport.
NCP Portman Square (Gloucester Place) and Q-Park (Oxford Street and Harley Street) are all about half a mile away.
Q-Park Marble Arch and Q-Park Park Lane are three-qaurters of a mile away.
There are a small number of Blue Badge parking bays and some standard on-street bays in side roads off Oxford Street, one of these being Barrett Street. - For more information on London Portman Square - Hyde Park please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information onhttps://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/cities/london/oxford-street/ please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information onhttps://www.q-park.co.uk/en-gb/cities/london/harley-street/ please click here (opens new tab).
- London Black Cabs can be hailed in any location along Oxford Street 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).
- St Christopher's Place is located on Barrett Street, between Oxford Street and Wigmore Street.
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By River
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- Six 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 (River Bus) website for further information. - For more information on London River Bus services please click here (opens new tab).
- Six 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 11:00 - 19:00.
- Tuesday 11:00 - 19:00.
- Wednesday 11:00 - 19:00.
- Thursday 11:00 - 20:00.
- Friday 11:00 - 19:00.
- Saturday 11:00 - 19:00.
- Sunday 12:00 - 18:00.
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.
On Street Parking
- 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 Barrett Street.
- The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 290cm x 600cm (9ft 6in x 19ft 8in).
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 2 hours with no return in 1 hour only.
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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 Barrett Street.
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Comments
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- There is limited on-street pay and display parking available.
- The nearest public car park is Q-Park - Marble Arch which is approximately 0.7 mile from the venue.
- For the Q-Park - Marble Arch Access Guide please click here (opens in new tab).
Approach (Main Entrance)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Astrid & Miyu'.
- There is stepped 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 79cm.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
- There is/are 1 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 13cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Shop (Ground Floor - Jewellery)
- The type of flooring is laminate.
- Music is played everywhere.
- The till(s) is/are located at the rear of the shop.
- There is step-free access to the till(s).
- The till(s) is/are clearly signed.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the till(s).
- The till(s) is/are placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the till(s) are low to moderate.
- The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the till(s).
- The height of the till(s) is/are 112cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the till(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s).
- A chair can be provided on request.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located to the rear right of the venue.
- The stairs are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B and G.
- There are 12 steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- Handrails are not 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.
- There is not a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Other Information
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- The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Basement Floor - Ear Piercing.
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Comments
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- The stairs is a spiral staircase and is 55cm at its narrowest.
Shop (Basement Floor - Ear Piercing)
- The type of flooring is laminate.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- Music is played everywhere.
- There is a height adjustable ear piercing chair.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.