Access Guide
Guildhall
Gresham Street
London
EC2P 2EJ
Tel: 020 7606 3030
Fax: 020 7332 1987
Textphone: 020 7332 3151
Web: http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Opening Times
| Day | 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 | 09:30 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in London.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Moorgate.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
On street Blue Badge parking is located on Aldermanbury.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Aldermanbury.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 122cm (4ft ) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 124cm (4ft ) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the corridor leading to the library.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are SB-B-LG-M-1-2-3.
The lift is 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.56m x 1.05m (5ft 1in x 3ft 5in).
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 lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 12m (13yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located behind the main reception desk.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 146cm x 186cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 1in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 47cm (1ft 6in).
The tap type is lever.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
This is a unisex toilet for general use. Adapted and standard single sex toilets are available on other floors.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
