Access Guide
Summary
- There is not onsite parking available here.
- The most accessible entrance has: a slight ramp/slope, manual doors and a narrow entrance opening.
- There is step free access to the ground floor only once inside.
- Toilet and changing facilities available include: standard toilets.
- This venue also has the following available: seating.
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.
On Street Parking (St Christopher's Place)
- 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 Duke Street, Barrett Street, and Marylebone Lane.
- The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 4 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 Duke Street, Barrett Street, and Picton Place.
- All of the parking bays are limited to a maximum of 4 hours, Monday - Saturday 08:30 - 18:30. The standard parking bays are pay-to-park via phone. The standard parking bays are not free for Blue Badge holders.
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Comments
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- Parking in the area is very limited and visitors are encouraged to use public transport; however, for information about the Blue Badge Scheme and parking in London please click here (new tab).
- For information on where you can park with a disabled parking badge please click here (new tab).
Opening Times
- Monday 11:30 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 11:30 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 11:30 - 22:00.
- Thursday 11:30 - 23:00.
- Friday 11:30 - 23:00.
- Saturday 11:30 - 23:00.
- Sunday 11:30 - 22:00.
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.
Entrance
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a ramp with a slight gradient .
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 73cm.
- There is not a second set of doors.
Eating and Drinking
- This is a restaurant which serves an a la carté menu.
- There is step-free access.
- Tables can be booked in advance.
- There is full table service.
- Menu types include; handheld menus.
- Menus are easy to read.
- The following are available here: drinking straws, takeaway cups, takeaway cutlery and a portable card machine for payment.
- There is background noise here.
- The seating area has: long tables, booths, bench seats, stools and high stools.
- The seating area does not have: room for a wheelchair user, tables which are accessible to wheelchair users, a priority table and a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
- There are no tables which are at a recommended height for a wheelchair user.
- The following furniture is permanently fixed: some of the chairs and some of the tables.
- All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
- The flooring is not non-slip, with and.
- There is additional seating located downstairs (photograph 4). This areas contains seating at long, high tables with stools, and tables with bench seating. There is further seating located outside at the front of the entrance (photographs 5 and 6). The tables in this area are 71cm high and have chairs without armrests. The paving stones in this outside seating area is uneven in places.
Stairs (Downstairs Standard Toilets And Additional Seating)
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground to lower ground.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked but there is a handrail on the left.
- Lighting levels are low at these stairs.
Accessible Toilet
- There are no accessible toilets located within this venue.
Standard Toilet(s)
- There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
- There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a poor colour contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 57cm.
- The shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are low in the cubicle.
Related Access Guides
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