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Introduction

• The Staff Dining Room is located on the fifth floor of the Old Building.
• Related link Old Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-school-of-economics/access-guides/old-building

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The LSE campus is located in central London, off Kingsway (A4200) and the Aldwych (A4).
  • This campus does not have its own car park, but Blue Badge and standard on-street parking is available nearby.
• By Bus View
  • The campus can be accessed via a number of London Bus routes, including bus 1 (New Oxford Street to Canada Water Bus Station), 59 (Streatham Hill to Kings Cross Station), 68 (West Norwood to Euston Bus Station), X68 (Croydon to Russell Square), 91 (Crouch End to Trafalgar Square), 168 (Royal Free Hospital to Old Kent Road), 171 (Catford to Holborn Station), 188 (North Greenwich Station to Russell Square Station) 243 (Wood Green to Waterloo Station) and 521 (Waterloo Station to London Bridge Station).
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is Charing Cross. However, all of the London Terminal stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest tube stations are Holborn on the Central and Piccadilly lines, Temple on the District and Circle lines, and Charing Cross on the Northern and Bakerloo lines.
• Useful Links View
  • For more information, please see the Travelling To LSE page on the University Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the Transport for London website for more details on travelling to the LSE by bus or tube.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the National Rail website for details of trains into London.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability and Wellbeing Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Services Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7955 6167.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Undergraduate Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7955 7125.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Postgraduate Admissions Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7955 7160.
• To see more information on Residential Services Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 020 7955 7531.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 600cm (6ft 7in x 19ft 8in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Aldwych.
• Comments View
  • The parking is pay by phone from 08:30 - 18:30 Monday - Saturday.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Houghton Street.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 122cm (4ft).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 8 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Lift View
  • The lift does not bypass the ramp.
• Comments View
  • There are 4 stairs in front of the entrance that can be bypassed via the ramp (as shown in photographs 2 and 3). There are then 2 alternate sets of 4 steps inside the building that can be bypassed via a platform lift. These are shown in photographs 5 and 6 and these are clearly marked.
  • At the time of the survey (August 2020) there was a one way system in place in this building, and this entrance was mainly being used as an entrance only. Due to this, the automatic doors were not being used. Access is via double, heavy doors, 142 cm wide, which open towards you.
  • These require a key card to access. The card reader is 104 cm high. Visitors should use the intercom to gain access.
  • Once inside you are directed to use the steps or the lift to the left to enter the building (photograph 6).
  • There is a pedal operated hand sanitiser dispenser located just outside this entrance (shown in photograph 4). The dispenser is 90 cm high.

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Lift (Main Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to your left on entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The lift door is manual, light and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 98cm x 142cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 8in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Lift (Main)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the front of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 132cm x 100cm (4ft 4in x 3ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 lift has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar lift in this lobby but it does not go to the basement floor or first floor.

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Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right as you exit the main lift and stairwell on the 5th floor.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is one set of manual, double doors, which may be difficult to open between the main lift and this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Opening Times (Staff Dining Room)

• Monday 12:30 - 14:15.
• Tuesday 12:30 - 14:15.
• Wednesday 12:30 - 14:15.
• Thursday 12:30 - 14:15.
• Friday 12:30 - 14:15.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Eating and Drinking (Staff Dining Room)

• The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 12m (13yd 4in) from the Staff Dining Room entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot meals and snacks.

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• Comments View
  • There are also coffee tables available which are 64cm high (as shown in photographs 1 and 2).
  • Off the main Staff Dining Room are two private dining rooms - the Director's Dining Room (photographs 6 and 7) and the Chairman's Dining Room (photographs 8 and 9). The door to the Director's Dining Room opens towards you (pull), is single width, light and has an opening width of 75cm. The doors to the Chairman's Dining Room are double (with one leaf locked), light, and have an opening width of 58cm.

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Eating and Drinking (Staff Common Room)

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• Location and Access View
  • The café/bar is located at the far end of the Staff Dining Room.
  • There is step-free access to the café/bar.
  • For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; menu boards.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 117cm.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 88cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
  • There are also coffee tables and high stools.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 65cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • All chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
• Comments View
  • There is also an outside terrace which is accessed by a single, heavy door with an opening width of 82cm and a medium step (photograph 7).

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Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Comments View
  • There are accessible toilets elsewhere in the Old Building. Please see the relevant guide for more details.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There are male and female toilets just in front of the entrance (please see main building guide for more information).