Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Farringdon.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is Farringdon.
Opening Times (Station)
- This service is open 24 hours.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is NCP.
- The car park is located on St. Cross Street.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
Outside Access (Main Entrance **DO NOT USE**)
- This information is for the entrance located on Cowcross Street.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 285cm (9ft 4in).
Level Change (Main Entrance **DO NOT USE**)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located at the threshold.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The reception desk is 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
Inside Access
- Lighting levels are low.
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Comments
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- The first photograph shows the ticket barrier with the extra wide barrier on the right.
- The second photograph shows the concourse between the barriers and the steps to the platforms.
Lift
Lift (Elizabeth Line)
Train Station
- There are generally 3 member(s) of staff on duty.
- The station is staffed.
- There is an office to obtain help.
- The station is not staffed between 00:00 - 06:30.
- This office is located on platform 4.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located on the right as you enter the main concourse.
- The ticket office is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The train companies operating from within this station are London Underground, Thameslink, and Elizabeth Line. Farringdon Underground station is served by the London Underground Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
- There is not a taxi rank at the station.
- There are 4 platform(s) in the station.
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Additional Station Information
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- Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
- Wider ticket barriers are available to access platforms.
- Accessible toilets are not located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are not located on the main station concourse.
- There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
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Comments
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- London Underground services run from platforms 1 and 2.
- Thameslink services run from platforms 3 and 4.
- Elizabeth Line services run from platforms A and B.
Train Station Platform (** Do Not Use **)
- This information is for platform(s) 1-2-3-4.
- The platform(s) accessed by steps only is / are 1-2-3-4.
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Comments
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- The platforms 3 southbound and 4 northbound are the First Capitol Connect platforms.
- The platforms 1 southbound and 2 northbound are the Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith and City underground platforms.
Level Change (Platforms)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located from the concourse to the platforms.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps do have handrails.
Standard Toilet(s) (RADAR Key holders only)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you pass the ticket barriers. Access into these toilets requires a RADAR key.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- These toilets are for RADAR key holders only.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.