Access Guide
Introduction
- The Gift Shop is located on the ground floor of the Plowden Building.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:30 - 17:30.
- Tuesday 09:30 - 17:30.
- Wednesday 09:30 - 17:30.
- Thursday 09:30 - 17:30.
- Friday 09:30 - 17:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in London.
- The nearest mainline station is Marylebone.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is Baker Street.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
- There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 480cm x 490cm (15ft 9in x 16ft 1in).
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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- There is 1 designated parking bay located outside the rear entrance to the Plowden Building.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Park Road.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 165cm (5ft 5in) wide.
Outside Access (External Shop Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the shop off the courtyard.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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- This entrance is located at the rear of the Plowden Building.
Outside Access (Internal Shop Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located off the Plowden Building foyer to the left on entering the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in).
Counter
- The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the internal entrance.
- Shop@LBS counter is located ahead of you on entering via the internal entrance.
- The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this counter.
- The lighting levels in this area are good.
- The reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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 medium.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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- The nearest accessible toilet is located on the first floor of the Plowden Building.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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- The nearest standard toilets are located on the first floor of the Plowden Building.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.