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Summary

There is not onsite parking available here.
The most accessible entrance has: a step, a steep ramp/slope and manual doors.
There is step free access to the ground floor only once inside.
Toilet and changing facilities available include: standard fitting rooms.
This venue also has the following available: seating.

Getting Here (St Christopher's Place)

By Bus View
- 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).
By Underground View
- 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).
By Train View
- 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).
By Road View
- 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).
By River View
- 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).
By Air View
- 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).
Useful Links View
- 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).

On Street Parking (St Christopher's Place)

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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.

On Street Standard Parking View
- 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.
Comments View
- 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 10:00 - 18:30.
Tuesday 10:00 - 18:30.
Wednesday 10:00 - 18:30.
Thursday 10:00 - 19:00.
Friday 10:00 - 19:00.
Saturday 10:00 - 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.
There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.

Entrance

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There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
There is a ramp with a steep gradient and a width less than 75cm .
The ramp does not have handrails.
There is one step.
The step is not clearly marked and there are no handrails.
The ramp overcomes the step.
This entrance has a bell.
Positioned at a recommended height: the bell.
There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
The width of the opening is 162cm.
There is not a second set of doors.

Comments View
- There is a portable steep ramp that the staff can bring outside to assist the customer in overcoming the step.
- There is a bell to press for assistance which wasn't working at the time of survey (November 2022).

Shop

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The majority of aisle widths are not 150cm+.
Some flooring in the shop is smooth and even.
The flooring surface is not smooth and even due to carpet.
The flooring is not non-slip, with and.
There is step-free access to the till(s).
There is not a low level till at the recommended height for seated users.
The checkout area has windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
Services/facilities available in the shop include: a portable card machine for payment, standard fitting rooms and a member of staff to provide assistance.
There is background noise here.
The majority of the shop floor is an even surface. Floor 1 has a rug on the floor and the fitting rooms on floor 1 are carpeted. The bridal suite on the floor -1 has a rug inside it.

Fitting Room(s)

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Standard Fitting Room(s) View
- The standard fitting rooms have: a stool, a coat hook and a mirror.
- There are 4 standard fitting rooms on floor G with level access and two can be joined together to make a larger fitting room. There are 3 more fitting rooms on floor 1. There is one bridal suite fitting room on the floor -1 which is open by appointment only.

Stairs (To Floors -1, G and 1)

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The floors which are accessible by stairs are -1, G and 1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The steps are not clearly marked but there is a handrail on the right.
The stairs are open.

Accessible Toilet

There are no accessible toilets available at this venue.

Standard Toilet(s)

There are no standard toilets available at this venue.

Related Access Guides

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