Idea Store – Bow

Address: 1 Gladstone Place, Roman Road, London, E3 5ES
Tel: 0207 364 4332
Email: info @ ideastore.co.uk
Web: www.ideastore.co.uk

What is here

This is a library service for all ages with free internet access. It also has all sorts of adult education classes and different events through the year.
There is a cafe.
If you want to join you need to bring your ID and fill in a form. The staff can support you if you want. You can also apply for a leisure pass here.

Getting there

Roman Road market. The Bow Idea Store is next to Safeways supermarket.
Parking There is free accessible parking by Cardigan Road.
Bus
S2 and 8 are the nearest buses.
Tube
District Line – Bow Road station is about 1520 meters from the Idea Store in Bow. Bow Road station is not accessible for wheelchair users.
DLR
Bow Church station is about 1210 meters from the Idea Store in Bow. Bow Church station is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
Overland Rail Station
Cambridge Heath mainline station is about 2650 meters from the Idea Store in Bow. Cambridge Heath mainline station is not accessible for wheelchair users.

Access from outside

There are automatic doors from pavement level. The entrance doorway is 900mm wide.  All doorways inside are 900 mm wide. Everything is on one floor.
There is an accessible service area, the height of the counter is 895 mm.
There are 2 different kinds of shelves. Some top shelves are 1140mm high, others are 1410mm high.There are tables and chairs, some chairs have firm sides.
The floor in the working areas has a tactile surface.
Accessible toilets
There are fully accessible toilets in a unisex area. They are not locked. The doorways are 900 mm wide.
Support and equipment
The trained staff are happy to help.
Registered assistance dogs are welcome.
They have a Braille printer that you can use. To find out more about it call the Idea Store Bow.