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Introduction

• Brushfield Street - Spitalfields link (new tab) - click here.
• Commercial Street - Spitalfields link (new tab) - click here.
• Bishops Square and Market Street - Spitalfields link (new tab) - click here.
• Lamb Street and Elder Gardens - Spitalfields link (new tab) - click here.

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  • This guide describes the market area at the heart of this vibrant shopping and leisure area in Spitalfields, east London.
  • It includes the Old Spitalfields Market, which fronts onto Commercial Street, Lamb Street and Brushfield Street.
  • It also includes the newer market and shopping area which extends the building to Bishops Square.
  • Please follow the links above to detailed guides to these streets.
  • There are permanent shops and restaurants around the outer edge of the building.
  • Many of these have entrances both from the street and within the market.
  • Please see the linked access guides for more details.
  • The market has different themes on different days, such as arts & crafts, antiques and vintage fashion.
  • Please see the venue website for more details.
  • On all days there are a wide range of food stalls with shared eating areas.

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Access Guides Available For (Spitalfields Market)

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• Shopping View
  • Jigsaw - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Joseph Cheaney & Sons - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Daniel Wellington - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Anthropologie - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
• Eating and Drinking View
  • Giraffe - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Gourmet Burger Kitchen - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).

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Opening Times

• Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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Getting Here

• By Car:
• Spitalfields Market is located in east London, between the A10 Bishopsgate and A1202 Commercial Street.
• Bishopsgate and Brushfield Street are within the Central London Congestion Charge Zone (charges apply Monday - Friday 07.00 - 18.00) and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (charges apply at all times for non-compliant vehicles).
• Commercial Street is outside the charging zones.
• Most of the main roads in the area are Red Routes where stopping is not permitted.
• There are bollards on Brushfield Street near to Bishops Square preventing through traffic.
• Parking:
• There are on-street Blue Badge parking bays on Brushfield Street and further bays on Commercial Street.
• Standard on-street parking bays are for permit holders only.
• By Train:
• Liverpool Street Station, on Bishopsgate, is about 250m from the nearest market entrance on Brushfield Street.
• It is served by TFL, Greater Anglia, C2C and London Overground rail services.
• Shoreditch High Street Overground Station is about 500m from the market entrances on Commercial Street.
• There is step-free access from street to platform at both these stations and staff assistance with boarding ramps.
• Accessible toilets are also available.
• By Underground:
• The nearest underground stations are Liverpool Street (Central, Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines) and Aldgate East (District and Hammersmith & City lines).
• There is partial step-free access at these stations.
• Please see the Step-free Tube map for details:http://content.tfl.gov.uk/step-free-tube-guide-map.pdf
• By Bus:
• The nearest bus stops are on Bishopsgate and Commercial Street.
• To plan all public transport routes, please follow this link:
• https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks. View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located in the long lay-bys on both sides of Commercial Street.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge parking is restricted to a maximum of 3 hours 10.00 - 16.00 on any day.

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Access Point (Lamb Street)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Lamb Street.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located at the access point.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (Brushfield Street)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Brushfield Street.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located at the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (Commercial Street - Spitfire MK.Vb W3311 Gate)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Commercial Street.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • There are two additional similar access points located off Commercial Street.
    These access points are called Huguenot Gate (as shown in photograph 2) and John Balch Gate.
  • There are two additional similar entrances located off Commercial Street. These entrances are called Huguenot Gate (as shown in photograph 2) and John Balch Gate.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located at the access point.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (Lamb Street - Mulberry Gate)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Lamb Street.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • This is no gate at this access point.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Access Point (Brushfield Street - Punchinello Gate)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located off Brushfield Street.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played at a number of venues throughout the market.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Eating and Drinking (Communal Eating Area)

• The café/bar is located towards the centre of the market as you enter from Lamb Street.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the Lamb Street entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 109cm (3ft 7in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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• Comments View
  • The area has various food stalls serving a variety of hot and cold meals and beverages.
  • The stalls are subject to change, so types of food available will also change on a daily basis.
  • Take away utensils and cups will vary from stall to stall.

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Accessible Toilet (Lamb Street Access Point)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Lambs Street access point.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 245cm (4ft 11in x 8ft).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 101cm (3ft 4in).
• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible toilet located to the left as you enter via the Brushfield Street entrance, next to Iguanas.

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Accessible Toilet (Centre Walkway)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the Lamb Street/Bishop Square access point.
  • This accessible toilet is located halfway through the market, turn left through central walkway.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from concierge staff contact on 020 7377 2883.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 123cm x 250cm (4ft x 8ft 2in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 142cm (4ft 8in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Lamb Street Access Point)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the basement level.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Standard Toilets)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the accessible toilet.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The stairs described above provide access to Wagamama, TRX Yoga Barre Bikram Cycling and the upper level of Iquanas.
  • There are 2 additional sets of stairs that also lead to these venues (photographs 2 and 3).

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Lamb Street entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 190cm (3ft 5in x 6ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar lift located next to Iguanas and in front of The Diner (as shown in photographs 3 and 4).
  • Both lifts provide access to Wagamama and TRX Yoga Barre Bikram Cycling as well as the upper level of Iguanas.
  • The additional lift is closer to the Brushfield Street entrance.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.