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Maughan Library

Venue Accessibility Profile

Please be aware that this venue may only be open to the public during London's Open House weekend. Contact the venue before planning a visit.

If you are affiliated with this venue and wish to confirm the below access details prior to Open House 2008, go to the Open House venue portal.

Address Details

Name Maughan Library
Address Chancery Lane
Borough Camden
Town/City London
Post Code WC2A 1LR

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Within the congestion charging zone? Yes
Access summary Some access for wheelchair users.

Further Details

Type of venue Open House
Further keywords King's College London, Library
General information Formerly the Public Records Office

Contact Information

Switchboard/Enquiry Line No 020 7848 2424
Fax 020 7848 2277
Email issenquiry@kcl.ac.uk
Website www.kcl.ac.uk

Getting To

Nearest BR station and approximate distance (metres) Blackfriars
Nearest tube station and approximate distance (metres) Temple

Parking

On-site parking availability 3 - check availability beforehand
Off site parking? Blue badge holders: 1 space Portugal St, 1 space Sheffield St, 3 spaces Surrey St, NCP car park at West Smithfield
Best place to drop off passengers Outside the main gate on Chancery Lane

Main Entrance

Further Entrance Notes 5steps with central handrail. Automatic doors - always an assistant, turnstyle, 5 more steps to reception.

More Accessible Alternative Entrance

Further Entrance Notes Main entance also accessible by shallow ramp, signposted before reaching the steps. Automatic doors and always assitance. Lift to reception.

Access Inside

Number of steps between each floor The self-paced tour takes place on three floors all accessible by lift
Floors served by lift All

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible screens/areas All areas
Wheelchair inaccessible screens/areas The building is fully wheelchair accessible
Accessibility restrictions It is advisable to bring a friend/helper as the numerous fire doors are very heavy

Wheelchair and Scooter Users

Floor surfaces yes

Limited Mobility

Staff will assist Enquire

Facilities for Hearing Impaired

Locations of induction loops / infra red systems Written instructions for a self-paced tour are provided
Details of Captioned/Subtitled/Signed screenings No sign language interpreted tours

Services for Visually Impaired

Are audio described tours available? An audio tour and headphones can be provided on request
Miscellaneous information No

Guide Dogs

Are guide dogs welcome? Yes
Guide dogs can remain with owner Yes
Information and restrictions relating to guide dogs Guide dogs are allowed in the building

Refreshments

Location A coffee machine, soft drink machine and snack machine are available in the cafe on the lower ground floor
Accessibility Take the lift to the Lower ground floor

Shops

Location No, but there are tables in the cafe

Toilets and Phones

Adapted toilets Male:
Female:
Unisex: Yes
Location of toilets Each floor
Further details Ground floor - left of reception area, 1st floor - left of lift lobby, Lower Ground Floor right of lifts

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