Access Guide
Overview - St Christopher's Place
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About
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- St Christopher's Place is located just off Oxford Street in the heart of London.
- There are several access points into St Christopher's Place from the surrounding streets: Gee's Court, Barrett Street/James Street and Wigmore Street.
- St Christopher's Place is pedestrianised throughout.
- The following is available here: cafés, restaurants and shops.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is not a public car park nearby.
- There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
- The nearest train station is London Paddington or London Marylebone.
- This station has step-free access.
- The nearest underground station is Bond Street.
- This underground station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting Around
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- Circulation routes around the site consist of: surfaced footpaths.
- Resting areas are available along circulation routes.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Map boards are provided.
Overview - Castle Fine Art
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About
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- There are no toilet facilities.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is not a public car park nearby.
- There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
- The nearest train station is London Paddington or London Marylebone.
- This station has step-free access.
- The nearest underground station is Bond Street.
- This underground station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is stepped access at most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Parking Near St Christophers Place
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Public Parking
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- On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
- The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located Barrett Street, Duke Street and Marylebone Lane.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- 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 hours only.
- The on-street standard parking bays are located on Barrett Street, Duke Street, Marylebone Lane, Picton Place, Stratford Place, Wigmore Street and Gilbert Street on the other side of Oxford Street.
- 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.
- Parking in the area is very limited, and visitors are encouraged to use public transport.
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Access to the Shop
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- There is ramped and stepped access into the shop.
- The ramp does not bypass the step.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
- There are no handrails for the ramp .
- This is one step into the shop.
- There are no handrails for the step .
- The step is unmarked.
- The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step is 9cm.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
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Shop
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: high shelving.
- There is background noise.
- There is product signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Seating available for customers includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
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Payment Counters and Checkouts
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- The payment counter is located at the centre of the gallery.
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The height of the counter is 73cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 73cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
