The Slade’s main building is grade 1 listed and includes various additions that were put in place before building regulations gave full consideration to accessibility.

While some areas of the building are accessible with support, there are sections of the building that would be considered inaccessible to wheelchair users and people with limited mobility. Our shortfalls on building accessibility have been identified, but we aim to provide the necessary support is available to all where possible and within these limitations. 

Our Woburn Square building was built in the 1950’s. We lease this building and predominantly occupy the fifth floor. This building was partially refurbished in 2023.

We await a second phase of refurbishment (to include improving access arrangements). At present, due to the limited accessibility to the fifth floor we are unable to open this building for public events. 

Tube

The closest tube stations are Euston Square station (4-minute walk), Warren Street station (4-minute walk) and Euston station (6-minute walk).

The routes are wheelchair accessible but please note some stops involve crossing a main road.

Taxi

When booking a taxi, you can use the following addresses to Gower St, London WC1E 6AE (UCL Main Campus) or University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT (Slade School of Fine Art). 

You can also use the following What3words link for to navigate your way to the UCL’s main gate for drop offs : https://w3w.co/kinds.just.skirt

Car and parking

There is no designated parking at the Slade.

There are two blue badge bays in our main quad, please contact UCL at estates.logistics@ucl.ac.uk  to arrange a booking.

Cars (including taxis) can drop off passengers outside the front entrance on Gower Street. From this drop off point it is a short 1-minute walk to the Slade School building.

Note that the Slade building is within a ULEZ and congestion charge zones.

There are two main entrance and exit points to the Slade, the accessible ramp access is located on the east side of the building by bicycle racks. See image of Slade Building below.

We welcome and accommodate guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs at the Slade. We encourage owners to bring drinking bowls for their dogs, we can provide drinking water via the first-floor water dispenser. Please ask a member of staff for the location whilst you are on site.

Assistance dog’s spending can be disposed of in the non-recyclable bins around the quad. Assistance dog’s must always be on a lead when on UCL property.

If you are planning to bring a guide dog, hearing dog or assistance dog on site please contact us in advance at paul.horne@ucl.ac.uk or s.kajombo@ucl.ac.uk .

Our toilets are located on basement floor (Male/Female). There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor and toilets accessible to all on the second floor. Please ask a member of staff if you require support accessing toilets whilst on site.

During timed tour events, student tour guides and out studio supervisor staff will be able to support with navigating around the building.

Invigilators will be in key areas of the building to provide directions where required, information and support to visitors.

If you require an escort to support you on your visit we may be able to assist with this dependent on the complexity of need. Please contact us in advance of your visit for more information.

Unfortunately, we do provide wheelchairs for guests on site.

We can provide seating where required during the shows.

Please contact us at please contact us at paul.horne@ucl.ac.uk or s.kajombo@ucl.ac.uk to arrange any reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that some artworks within the studios which may include, sensitive content, loud noises, flashing lights/images. We can brief visitors on this as required and signage and invigilators will be in place to provide information.