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Whistles

12-14 St Christopher's Place, London, W1U 1NB

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Overview - St Christopher's Place

  • About View
    • 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.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting Around View
    • Circulation routes around the site consist of: surfaced footpaths.
    • Resting areas are available along circulation routes.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Map boards are provided.

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Parking Near St Christophers Place

  • Public Parking View
    • 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

(Ground Floor)

  • Access to the Shop View
    • There is step-free access via a portable ramp into the shop.
    • The ramp has a steep gradient.
    • The ramp is under 75cm wide.
    • 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 14cm.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The locked door can be opened on request .
    • The width of the opening is 162cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening .
    • The doors have a low colour contrast.
    • There is a small steep ramp/step after the entrance which is 4cm high.
  • Shop View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the standard changing rooms.
    • The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
    • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
    • Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product displays.
    • Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is background noise.
    • Seating available for customers includes: stools.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Payment Counters and Checkouts View
    • The payment counter is located to the rear of the shop on the right.
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 100cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 108cm.
    • 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.

Standard Fitting Room (Ground Floor)

  • The fitting room surveyed is located on the ground floor, to rear left side of the shop.
  • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
  • The distance from the shop entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the fitting room has a steep ramp or slope.
  • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
  • There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
  • The width of the opening is 116cm.
  • The following is available in the fitting room: a stool, a mirror and a coat hook.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located immediately ahead as you enter the shop.
  • The basement, ground and first floors of the shop can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a handrail that switches sides.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

(First Floor and Basement)

  • Shop View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: The first and basement floors of the shop.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the first floor.
    • There is a short steep ramp/step at top of the first floor stairs which is 4cm high.
    • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
    • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
    • Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product displays, pillars and advertising boards.
    • Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving and high shelving.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is background noise.
    • Seating available for customers includes: chairs without armrests, sofas, benches and stools.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Payment Counters and Checkouts View
    • The payment counter is located ahead and to the right from the top of the stairs on the first floor.
    • Signage is provided for the counter.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • The height of the counter is 120cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • 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.