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Chelsea College Of Arts - Chelsea Café

16 John Islip Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 4JU

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Introduction

  • LG - Rooms DLG01 - DLG04 G - Stuart Hall Library (Iniva), Student Print Services, Rooms DG01-DG08 L1 - Centre for Circular Design, INIVA, TrAIN, MA Curating and Collections, Rooms D101-D120.
  • L2 - Academic Registry and Admissions, International and Finance Offices, Marketing and Communications, Rooms D201-D223 L3 - Research, Human Resources, Quality Assurance, Rooms D301-D319.
  • University of the Arts London (UAL) link (new tab) - click here.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • Chelsea College of Arts is located on John Islip Street, just off Vauxhall Bridge Road in Chelsea, Central London.
    • There is no parking available on the College site. There is limited metered car parking in streets alongside the college on Atterbury Street and John Islip Street. There is limited Blue Badge bays on Atterbury Street, opposite the College Main Entrance. Metered parking applies Monday - Friday 8.30 - 18.30 (pay and display, with 2 hours maximum) Parking is free from 18.30 onwards and on weekends and bank holidays. Chelsea is situated within London's Congestion Charge Zone. There are bike racks located by the Main Atterbury Street Entrance to the college.
  • By Bus View
    • There are several bus stops within 150m (164yds) of the Chelsea College of Art. The nearest bus stop to the Chelsea College of Art are located on John Islip Street. This bus stop is served by the C10 and bus route 88.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train stations to the Chelsea College of Art are Vauxhall and Victoria. Vauxhall Station is approximately 1km via the Vauxhall Bridge Road. This station is operated by the South Western Railway. Victoria Station is approximately 1.5km from the College. This station is operated by the South Eastern, Southern and Gatwick Express.
  • By Underground View
    • The nearest underground station to the Chelsea College of Arts is the Pimlico Underground Station. Pimlico Underground is approximately 360m via Vauxhall Bridge Road and is operated by the Victoria Line.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00 - 15:30.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 15:30.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 15:30.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 15:30.
  • Friday 08:00 - 15:30.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.
  • Comments View
    • The opening hours may vary due to customer volume or during college breaks.

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 217cm x 500cm (7ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
    • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Atterbury Street directly opposite the Main Entrance to the College.
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There is a maximum stay of 4 hours for Blue Badge holders in the bays along Atterbury Street.
    • There are a small strip of Register and Pay standard parking on Atterbury Street.
    • Signs are located along Atterbury Street which outline payment charges and applicable times.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the café.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
    • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
    • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
    • The steps do not have handrails.

Eating and Drinking

  • Service and Menus View
    • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
    • Menu types include; written wall menus.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
    • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
    • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
    • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
    • Adapted cups are not available.
    • Adapted cutlery is not available.
    • Drinking straws are available.
    • This area does play background music.
    • Background music is only played at certain times.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system .
  • Service Counter(s) View
    • The height of the counter is 120cm.
    • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 68cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 105cm.
    • There are also high tables.
    • Some tables are permanently fixed.
    • No chairs are permanently fixed.
    • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • The only seating available inside the café are high stools.
    • There is seating available outside with lower height tables and chairs.
    • The tables and chairs outside are placed on uneven paving.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in Block C and Block D.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located in Block C and Block D.