Skip to main content

North Greenwich Pier

QEII Pier, Greenwich, London, SE10 0DX

View Accessibility Symbols

Accessibility Symbols

For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide.

Close this popup window.

Access Guide

Show Easy Read

Introduction

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Westcombe Park.
  • The nearest underground station is North Greenwich (Jubilee Line).
  • The nearest DLR station is Canning Town.
  • Comments View
    • The pier is approximately 200m from the O2 entertainment complex.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located off the Thames Path.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 300cm (9ft 10in).
  • Comments View
    • From the direction of the O2, the walkway towards the pier entrance is covered and with easy slopes.
    • The pier can also be approached directly from the Thames Path.

Reception (Ticket Office)

  • The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to reception from the entrance.
  • The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • The ticket office opens at peak times.
    • At other times fares are taken onboard the boat.

Level Change (Pier)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located leading from the ticket office area down to the boarding point.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • Comments View
    • The ramp leading to the pier varies from moderate to easy depending on the tide level at the time.
    • It is a long slope without intermediate resting places.

Inside Access (Boarding Area)

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • Comments View
    • The outside boarding area has some shelter but may be very windy.
    • There is level access from the boarding area into an enclosed waiting room.
    • There are automatic sliding doors 130cm wide with a 3cm raised threshold.
    • The doors are operated by push pad to enter and sensor to exit.
    • There is fixed seating with armrests in the waiting room and space for wheelchair users to park alongside.
    • There is a vending machine with controls of 130cm high.
    • There is a live service information board on the outside of the waiting room building.
    • There is no information inside the building.

Outside Access (Boarding Points)

  • This information is for the entrance located on the pier.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open by sliding.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 187cm (6ft 2in) wide.

Level Change (Boarding Points)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located leading from the pier to the ferry.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp or slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • Comments View
    • Staff are always available to assist when boarding the boat.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
  • Comments View
    • The are accessible toilets on the boats which operate the RB1 services from this pier.
    • Please see the guide to MBNA Thames Clipper Ferry for details.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents are not available in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.