Access arrangements at Friends House
We would like Friends House to be accessible and welcoming to all. The building was constructed in 1926 and its Grade II listing means that there are certain access limitations, however we are committed to doing all we can to ensure your visit is as easy and enjoyable as possible.
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Parking
There are three designated on-street parking bays for blue badge holders on Endsleigh Gardens.
Arrival
The main entrance to the Friends House is located at the east end of the building. There is a small garden area in front of the entrance. You can access the entrance and the garden from Euston Road and also from Endsleigh Gardens, which runs parallel to Euston Road along the rear of the building.
The entrance to the building is at a higher level than the adjacent streets and there is a ramp leading to the entrance from both Euston Road and Endsleigh Gardens. These ramped routes are 3800mm wide and have a tarmac surface. There are no handrails.
Alternatively, there are steps with two central handrails from the garden up to the main entrance.
Other entrances: There is also an entrance with 6 steps on Euston Road leading directly to the Large Meeting House (this is only used on certain occasions when we have larger events), and a stepped entrance on Euston Road leading into the new Quaker Centre – this entrance has 8 steps and handrails along both sides, although the steps are quite steep.
Reception Desk
The Reception Desk is situated inside the main entrance on the east side of the building. It is open 7.30am to 9.30pm and is always staffed. The reception area and desk are accessible to wheelchair users.
+44 (0)20 7663 1104
Lifts
There are three lifts in the building. The two lifts in the ground floor foyer are too small to accommodate a large wheelchair. However, we have a smaller wheelchair available to transfer to, in order to access the Restaurant and Rooms 17 – 19 via the right hand lift in reception. Please ask at reception if you wish to use this facility. The third lift is larger and provides wheelchair access to the 1st & 2nd levels as required.
Guide dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome.
Signage
There is clear signage throughout the building.
Sound enhancement system
Induction loops are fitted in Reception, Large Meeting House, Small Meeting House, Rooms 7,8 & 9, Drayton Room, Room 19, Room 1 and Room 2. Please turn your hearing aid to the correct setting to use this service.
A portable infrared induction loop is available for all meeting rooms in other parts of the building. For more information on this service, please ask our bookings team or at the Reception Desk.
Quaker Centre Café
The café offers a variety of high- and-low level seating and table options. Quaker Centre staff will be more than happy to assist you in bringing refreshments to your table.
Toilets
There are toilets on the lower ground floor, ground floor, first floor and third floor of the building. There are accessible WCs on the ground floor, first floor and third floor
Restaurant
The restaurant is accessed via stairs or a lift from the ground floor foyer (for wheelchair users we have a small version on site that fits the right hand lift if required). There are handrails along either side of the steps.
Room bookings
Due to their location in the building, a few rooms in basement of the building are inaccessible to wheelchair users. Please contact our bookings team directly to discuss your requirements. +44 (0)207 663 1000.
Feedback
The team at Friends House is totally committed to improving access, facilities and services for everyone who visits our venue. If you have any ideas or suggestions on how we might make further improvements, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our staff will be delighted to assist. +44 (0)207 663 1000 or events@quaker.org.uk
