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Introduction - Bargehouse

• The Bargehouse is conference and events venues located within Oxo Tower Wharf.
• The venues has 13 rooms spread over 5 floors.
• There is step-free access to the rooms on the first floor and second floor via folding platform lifts.

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Related London South Bank Venues (Oxo Tower Wharf)

• For information about Oxo Tower Wharf please view the access guide below.

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• Attractions View
  • Oxo Tower Wharf - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).

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Getting Here

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• 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).
• By Road View
  • Oxo Tower Wharf is situated in central London in the Congestion Zone.
    It is located off Bargehouse Street.
    Bargehouse Street can be accessed from Upper Ground which runs between Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge roads.
    It may be easier to use public transport to access the Oxo Tower Wharf.
  • There is no on-site parking, but the Cornwall Road Public Car Park is approximately 400 metres away.
    There is some Blue Badge on-street parking on Upper Ground.
  • For more information on London traffic please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • The nearest bus stop (SJ) is approximately 300 metres away from Oxo Tower Wharf.
    Bus stop SJ (Coin Street) is located on Stamford Street.
  • For more information on the nearest bus stop location please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is London Blackfriars.
  • London Blackfriars Station is approximately 375 metres from the Oxo Tower Wharf.
    London Blackfriars Station has entrances on both the north and south of the river and the platforms span the Thames.
    There is step-free access into station and there is level access to all platforms by lift.
  • For more information on London Blackfriars (National Rail) please click here (opens new tab).
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Southwark.
  • Southwark Underground Station (Jubilee Line) is approximately 700 metres from Oxo Tower Wharf.
    Southwark Underground Station is located on Blackfriars Road.
    The station has step free access to all platforms via lift.
  • For more information on London Underground (Transport for London) please click here (opens new tab).
• By River View
  • Six TFL River Bus routes run from 22 piers between Putney and Woolwich.
    The Queen's Walk is served by the London Eye Millennium Pier, between Westminster Bridge and the Golden Jubilee Bridges and also Bankside Pier, to the east of Blackfriars Bridge.
    There is step-free access onto the river buses, except three piers. Please see the TFL website for details.
  • For more information on London River Bus services please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • Please use the TFL journey planner for details of the most suitable route.
  • 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).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There are not mobility aids available.

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South Bank Public Car Parks

• This section provides information about a number of public cars parks around South Bank.
  For more information about access and parking charges please visit the individual car parks.
  South Bank is located in the congestion charging zone.

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• National Theatre Car Park View
  • The National Theatre Car Park Car Park is located off Upper Ground.
  • The car park type is underground.
  • The car park does have Blue Badge parking.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • When the National Theatre building is closed there is no step-free access from the car park.
    This applies all day on Sundays, and before 09.30 and after 23:00 on most other days.
    Free parking is available in the NT Car Park for Blue Badge holders attending a performance or eating at the National.
    Photographs 1 and 2 show the National Theatre Car Park.
  • To view the National Theatre car park location please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on the National Theatre Car Park please click here (opens new tab).
• Cornwall Road Car Park View
  • The Cornwall Road Car Park Car Park is located off Cornwall Road.
  • The car park type is underground.
  • The car park does have Blue Badge parking.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is step free access from the car park via a lift.
    The car park is used as a car park for South Bank Centre Venues.
    Photographs 3 and 4 Show the Cornwall Road Car Park.
  • To view the Cornwall Road car park location please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on the Cornwall Road Car Park please click here (opens new tab).
• Doon Street Car Park View
  • The Doon Street Car Park Car Park is located off Upper Ground.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have Blue Badge parking.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park surface is compacted gravel.
  • Photographs 5 and 6 show the Doon Street Car Park.
  • To view the Doon Street car park location please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on the Doon Street Car Park please click here (opens new tab).
• Waterloo – York Road Car Park View
  • The Waterloo York Road Car Park Car Park is located off York Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have Blue Badge parking.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Photographs 7 and 8 show the Waterloo York Road Car Park.
  • To view the Waterloo York Road car park location please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on the Waterloo York Road Car Park please click here (opens new tab).
• Waterloo – Upper Marsh Car Park View
  • The Waterloo Upper Marsh Car Park Car Park is located off Upper Marsh.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does have Blue Badge parking.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Photographs 9 and 10 show the Waterloo Upper Marsh Car Park.
  • To view the Waterloo Upper Marsh car park location please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on the Waterloo Upper Marsh Car Park please click here (opens new tab).
• London Waterloo Station Car Park View
  • The London Waterloo Station Car Park Car Park is located on Station Approach.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does have Blue Badge parking.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Photographs 11 and 12 show the London Waterloo Station Car Park.
  • To view the London Waterloo Station car park location please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on the London Waterloo Station Car Park please click here (opens new tab).

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Approach (Oxo Tower Wharf Courtyard)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient.

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Outside Access (Courtyard Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the Oxo Tower Wharf Courtyard.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 116cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access to the first floor and second floor.
    There is stepped access to the ground floor, third floor, fourth floor and fifth floor.
• Circulation View
  • There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is concrete.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is low colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Access to other floors/levels is via stairs and lift.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Audio View
  • Music is played at certain times depending on the event taking place.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

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Step(s) (Ground Floor)

• There is a/are step(s) located ahead as you enter the venue.
• The step(s) is/are used to access the ground floor event space which is located directly ahead as you enter the venue.
• There is/are 5 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
• The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
• Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
• Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• Handrails are easy to grip.
• Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• There is a second lower handrail.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are adjustable.
• There is an identical set of stairs to the left of the ones surveyed (shown in photograph 2).

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Event Room(s) / Space(s) (Bargehouse)

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• Room Details View
  • There are 13 rooms in total throughout the building.
    The signage leading to and at the rooms will vary depending on use.
    The layout of the rooms will vary depending on use.
    The lighting levels in the rooms will vary depending on use.
    The surface of the flooring within the rooms is concrete.

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Other Floors (Central - Ground to Third Floor)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located on the left side of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The doors are usually held open.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is not a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are varied.

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Lift (Central - Folding Platform Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the central staircase.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
• A member of staff is required to operate the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is 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 clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 85cm x 75cm (2ft 9in x 2ft 6in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.

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• Comments View
  • There are two similar platform lifts.
  • The first platform lift covers ground to first floors and the second platform lift covers first to second floors.

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Other Floors (Left - Second to Fourth Floor)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the far left of the building.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The doors are usually held open.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 2, 3 and 4.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are varied.

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Other Floors (Right - Second to Fourth Floor)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the far right of the building.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The doors are usually held open.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 2, 3 and 4.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are varied.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the second floor, next to the far left staircase.
  • There is step-free access into the female toilet(s), via lift.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • There is not a lowered wash basin.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are varied.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, next to the far left staircase.
  • There is step-free access into the male toilet(s), via lift.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • There is not a lowered urinal.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • There is not a lowered wash basin.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are varied.

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Related London South Bank Venues (The Queen's Walk - between Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge)

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• Other Services View
  • The Queen's Walk - between Waterloo Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge - To view the Access Guide please click here (new tab).