Further Information
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At the Business Design Centre, we believe all our visitors should be able to enjoy the same exceptional experience throughout the venue.
We have endeavoured to not just be DDA compliant, but to make the venue accessible and accommodating to all who visit. You can find more information about how to get to the BDC and any accessibility needs throughout your visit.
You can also find our AccessAble Guide here or download the app.
Please note; If you wish to get to the Loading Bay Use N1 0QH. Please use N1 0PW to get to our car park and main reception.
Getting to the BDC
The closest step-free station is King’s Cross St Pancras, which is on the Overground, Thameslink, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line and Victoria Line.
The closest station to the BDC is Angel, which is on the Northern Line. However, please note this is not a step free station.
Highbury & Islington is also on the Victoria Line and Overground Line. However, please note this is not currently a step free station.
If you arrive by car, we have 8 dedicated parking spaces for blue badge holders in our on-site car park. There is a passenger lift to street level or the BDC forecourt, or you can take the 17-step pedestrian staircase.
The route from the car park to the building is well-lit and clearly marked. The surface is firm.
There are two staircases between Upper Street and the building (5 and 12 steps respectively, all with handrails). We also have a ramp on the forecourt.
If someone is dropping you off in a vehicle, please contact our front of house team so we can give you access to the forecourt through our security point. Please call 0207 288 6475.
For more information, please head to our AccessAble Guide.
What3Words is a site where the world is divided into 3-meter squares, and each square is distinguished by 3 words to make it easier to find places.
Key What3Words for the BDC are:
Reception – ///wishes.itself.path
Loading Bay – ///panel.pink.record
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Inside the BDC
All our reception desks are fitted with accessible registration points for people with additional accessibility needs.
All floors of the venue are accessible via passenger lifts with low-reach buttons, braille, black mirrors and distress alarms. Every staircase in the BDC has handrails and all publicly accessible areas are well lit. We are happy to accommodate people in wheelchairs in any of our conference space, just ask any of the team if you need directions .
As a venue we want to ensure that we can cater for various different needs, we are delighted to work with AccessAble to cater for as many needs as possible.
For detailed accessible information, visit our AccessAble guide or you can download the AccessAble app.
At the BDC we understand that everyone has different needs and we offer a Multi-Faith Prayer Room and a Multi-Purpose Privacy Room. Each room is a shared space and is non-reservable, for more information please email myvisit@bdc.london
We have a limited number of wheelchairs available for hire to BDC visitors. Please call our concierge team on 0207 288 6475 or email myvisit@bdc.london for more information.
Please bring proof of identification to confirm your booking.
We have an accessible toilet on each level of the venue. Restrooms are accessible with a RADAR key (we have a spare in reception). Each toilet has low-reach door handles and an emergency pull cord alarm.
You’ll find our accessible toilets at:
- Ground floor Stairwell B (no RADAR key required)
- Mezzanine level Stairwell B
- Gallery level Stairwell F
If you want to use the toilets but do not have a RADAR key, please speak to our concierge team when you arrive, call 0207 288 6475, or email myvisit@bdc.london prior to your arrival
We also have baby changing facilities located in the following toilets:
- Men’s:
- Ground floor Stairwell E
- Mezzanine floor Stairwell C
- Women’s
- Mezzanine floor Stairwell G
- Gallery Level Stairwell G & C
We are happy to welcome guide dogs to the BDC. To make your guide dog is as well looked after as you are, please contact us before you arrive on myvisit@bdc.london or call our concierge team on 0207 288 6475.
Two of the BDC conference rooms have permanent induction loops which can be connected for conference sessions. we can also fit induction loops in other spaces if required, please contact us before you arrive on myvisit@bdc.london or call our concierge team on 0207 288 6475 for further information.
Mental health and well-being at the BDC is very important and we want all visitors to the venue to feel welcome, safe and comfortable when attending an event here.
We look after our employees through a range of methods and it’s just as important to us that we look after those us visiting to.
The majority of our employees are mental health first aiders to offer support to anyone who requires it during one of our events, so please do not hesitate to ask a member of staff if you or anyone in your party need support.
If you have concerns about an event, please email myvisit@bdc.london or call our concierge team on 0207 288 6475 and we’ll do our best to help you.
As a venue, the BDC proudly supports the Sunflower Scheme, recognising that not all disabilities are visible.
If you have any concerns please contact us on myvisit@bdc.london or call our concierge team on 0207 288 6475.
We have Event First Aiders available onsite for all our exhibitions and conferences,
If you require first aid during your visit please find a member of staff or call 0207 288 6475 for assistance.
In the unlikely event of a fire or other emergency, the fire alarms will activate. Our fire alarms give audio and visual signals to help visitors evacuate the building. The venue fire marshals will also assist you as you leave. There are two Evac chairs on-site to assist people in wheelchairs to reach the ground floor in the event of a fire.
There are emergency red phones on each floor of the venue, at the entrance to every stairwell, for visitors to contact reception in the event of an emergency.
If you require additional assistance in the event of an emergency, please contact us via myvisit@bdc.london or call our concierge team on 0207 288 6475, so we can support you with a personal evacuation plan.
Talk to us today about hosting your event.
Call +44 (0)207 288 6424 or enquire online