Royal College of Physicians with Museum, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE
Details
Accessibility
https://www.rcp.ac.uk/about-us/contact-us/visit-our-london-office/venue-accessibility-london/
"We aim to be welcoming and accessible to all and are continually updating and improving our provisions for diverse visitors. To arrange a visit and discuss your access requirements, please contact us by email: reception@rcplondon.ac.uk, or by phone: +44 (0)20 3075 1200 or +44 (0)20 3075 1363.
Our Grade I listed headquarter is fully accessible to those who have a disability or impairment, and we are continually looking to update and improve our provisions.
The RCP has free car parking for disabled visitors. To make arrangements please phone us on +44 (0)20 3075 1200 or +44 (0)20 3075 1363 in advance of arrival. Unfortunately, spaces cannot be guaranteed to visitors who do not book in advance.
Planning your visit:
Visitors who require extra assistance or specialist facilities can either speak to a member of staff when they arrive or book in advance.
For assistance during your visit, please contact us via email at reception@rcplondon.ac.uk, or by phone on +44 (0)20 3075 1200 or +44 (0)20 3075 1363.
Car parkingThe RCP offers free parking for disabled visitors. Spaces are limited so please contact us at least 24 hours in advance so that we can make the necessary arrangements to ensure a parking bay is available.
We welcome guide dogs and hearing dogs in the gallery. A drinking bowl is available at the cloakroom – just ask a member of staff.
A lift platform is situated along the black rails to the left of the building's main entrance. There is also an inward opening automatic door at the front of the building, giving access to the main reception area and Wolfson Theatre.
We have two wheelchairs available for visitors to the RCP. We would advise booking at least 24 hours in advance, otherwise we cannot guarantee availability. Stools are available in our galleries – please ask a member of staff for assistance.
Toilet facilitiesWheelchair-accessible toilets are available for visitors who require them:
- Main building – lower ground floor.
You can ask for further information at the information desk in the main building.
Hearing induction loops are available in:
- Wolfson Theatre
- Seligman Theatre
- Council Chamber
- Osler Room
A portable system can be used in:
- Linacre Room
- Sloane Room
- Willan Room
- Heberden Room
- all rooms in the Jerwood Centre.
If you require a guide to assist you around the building, please let us know at least 24 hours prior to your visit. Unfortunately, assistance cannot be guaranteed to visitors who do not book in advance.
The RCP welcomes your opinions. If you have any comments about our facilities, or if you would like to receive this information in a different format, please email reception@rcplondon.ac.uk, or phone our access team on +44 (0)20 3075 1200 or +44 (0)20 3075 1363.."
Brief description
"Situated on the east entrance of Regent's Park with easy access to central London, the Royal College of Physicians' Grade I listed HQ houses a museum, library, seminar and lecture halls, meeting rooms, curated gardens and banquet suite."
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Address
Royal College of Physicians with Museum, 11 St Andrews Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4LE
Phone
020 3 075 1649
Website
https://www.rcp.ac.uk/about-us/contact-us/visit-our-london-office/
Directions
"Situated on the east entrance of Regent's Park with easy access to central London, the Royal College of Physicians' Grade I listed HQ houses a museum, library, seminar and lecture halls, meeting rooms, curated gardens and banquet suite."
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Museum: 2024: "We look forward to welcoming you to explore more than 500 years of medical history in our iconic building in the heart of London. We are usually open to visitors Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm and until 8pm at our monthly Museum Lates. Visiting is free for up to five people at a time. Groups of six+ should attend one of our monthly free taster tours or book a guided tour via history@rcp.ac.uk.
The RCP Museum is closed on public bank holidays, the month of August for maintenance and conservation work, and for RCP major events and ceremonies. Please check the RCP museum website for details before planning your visit.
Located in the RCP's Grade I-listed 'modernist masterpiece', our museum collections have been gathered over five centuries since our foundation by Royal Charter of Henry VIII in 1518. When visiting look out for our:
- portraits and silver, which are displayed throughout the building
- fascinating Symons collection of artefacts which would have been used by physicians and for self-care in the home
- Prujean chest of 17th century surgical instruments
- extraordinary set of 17th-century human remains - John Finch's anatomical tables which give a fascinating insight into dissection and discovery in anatomy"
Transport
"By bike
The RCP has bicycle stands for guests. Cycle hire docking stations are located nearby on Longford Street and Bolsover Street.
By carThe RCP is outside the congestion charge zone. We have limited car parking spaces available for members and fellows, which are available to book in advance. On-street parking is available in Regent's Park and there is a pre-bookable car parking facility close to the venue.
The RCP has free car parking for disabled visitors. To make arrangements please phone us on +44 (0)20 3075 1200 or +44 (0)20 3075 1363 in advance of arrival. Unfortunately, spaces cannot be guaranteed to visitors who do not book in advance.
If you are travelling to the RCP by train the nearest stations to the RCP are Euston (11 mins); Marylebone (20 mins); King's Cross and St Pancras International (25 mins).
Before travelling please take a look at TfL's travel accessibility site for information on which stations, services, lifts and escalators are out of operation, how to navigate London's public transport with step-free access, and other relevant accessibility updates.
If you are travelling to the RCP via the underground, the nearest tube stations are Regent's Park (Bakerloo line; 4 mins); Great Portland Street (Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City lines; 4 mins); Warren Street (Victoria and Northern lines; 8 mins).
Before travelling please take a look at TfL's travel accessibility site for information on which stations, services, lifts and escalators are out of operation, how to navigate London's public transport with step-free access, and other relevant accessibility updates.
Visitor passes
For your security, we ask all visitors to RCP London (including members and fellows) to book in at reception and collect a visitor pass. These passes are for visual identification only.
Temporary building access passes (swipe cards) can only be signed out if pre-booked through a current member of RCP staff."
Amenities
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Location
Nearest Venues
St Mary Magdalene, Regents Park, London
207 metres*
Great Portland Street Station, Fitzrovia, London
265 metres*
Regents Park Station, Marylebone Road, London
272 metres*
Park Square, Regent's Park, London
309 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.