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 - Noreen
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About
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- This is a Middle Eastern restaurant.
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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 Marylebone Train Station.
- 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 the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the lower dining area and outdoor seating area.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
- The lower dining area can be accessed via stairs.
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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.
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.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located to the rear of the restaurant upper dining area.
- The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the rear left side of the restaurant upper dining area.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the venue, off St Christopher's Place.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- This is one step as you enter.
- 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 2cm.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 96cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is a very easy slope after the step.
Eating and Drinking
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering and a designated seating area.
- Full table service is available.
- Menus are handheld.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a counter at the entrance of the restaurant which is 110cm high.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is both inside and outside.
- The outdoor seating area is covered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the seating area.
- There is stepped access to the lower dining area and the outdoor seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: booths.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the upper dining area.
- The distance from the restaurant entrance is 11m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route also has narrow walkways.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 160cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a varying colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a varying colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a varying colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
- There are paper towels for drying hands.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a pedal bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Stairs
- The stairs are located to the right as you enter the restaurant.
- The lower dining area can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are not easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
