Access Guide
Getting Here (The Mall)
- The Mall is approximately 1.2 miles from the A10 with direct links to the M25 and Central London. This is via The Roundway (A1080), Lordship Lane (A109), Farrant Avenue, Gladstone Road and Pelham Road.
- There is a multi-storey car park off Pelham Road with several Blue Badge bays and standard parking available.
- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- There are several bus stops on the High Road outside the venue with links to Palmers Green, Enfield, Lower Edmonton, Turnpike Lane and Muswell Hill.
- For more information on Transport For London Buses please click here (opens new tab).
- The nearest railway station is Alexandria Palace.
- Alexandria Palace is approximately 0.5 miles from the venue with direct services to London Moorgate, Hertford North, Welwyn Garden City and many other destinations.
- For more information on Great Northern Railway please click here (opens new tab).
- The nearest underground station is Wood Green.
- Wood Green is approximately 0.2 from the venue and has direct links to Cockfoster, Arnos Grove, Heathrow T1-T5, Uxbridge and Central London (Piccadilly Line).
- For more information on Piccadilly Line please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language. Please phone the venue in advance for more information.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- The venue offers a quiet shopping experience.
- Tuesday mornings until 11am.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
- There are mobility aids available.
- The mobility aids available include wheelchairs.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact Guest Services.
Multi-Storey Designated Parking Level (East Car Park)
- There is/are 16 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) on this level.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 239cm x 447cm (7ft 10in x 14ft 8in).
- There is a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
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Blue Badge Parking
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- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
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Parent and Child Parking
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- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available on this level.
- There is/are 11 designated Parent and Child bays parking bay(s) on this level.
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Paying
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- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park and at the payment machines in the building.
- Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays on this level and close to the exit into the shopping centre.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
Multi-Storey Car Park (East Car Park)
- The shopping centre does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located on the east side of the building.
- The car park type is multi-storey.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bays are on level 2 next to the exit.
- There are parking charges for the car park.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
- Payment machines are located inside the building.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
Car Park Pedestrian Exit (East Car Park)
- This information is for the pedestrian exit located to the left of the Blue Badge bays.
- The pedestrian exit is clearly signed.
- The pedestrian exit is clearly signed with 'The Mall'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this exit.
- The exit door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 158cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located at the front of the exit.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
Lift (East Car Park)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to left of the Blue Badge bays.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the car park.
- There are 2 other lifts in this location.
- The other lifts have very similar/identical specifications.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Ground floor to 5th floor.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The clear door width is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 190cm x 139cm (6ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
- There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
Related Access Guides
- To view other AccessAble Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- The Mall- West Car Park link (new tab) - click here.
- The Mall- Guest Services link (new tab) - click here.
- The Mall- Ground Floor link (new tab) - click here.
- The Mall- First Floor link (new tab) - click here.
