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Prudential Regulation Authority visitor information Prudential Regulation Authority visitor information How to find us MOORGATE Finsbury Circus London Wall +44 (0)20 7601 5545 Bank of England London Wal LIVERPOOL ST Threadneedle Street l London Moorgate EC2R 8AH Wormwood St Prudential Regulation +44 (0)20 7601 4444 Guildhall Authority Prudential Regulation Princes Street te a Authority (PRA) Bank of England sg C p he BANK o aps h 20 Moorgate ide is Poultry Threadneedle Street B London Royal Exchange EC2R 6DA Cornhill +44 (0)20 7601 4444 King William Street Queen Victoria Street urch St MANSION Lloyd’s Building Bank of England Museum HOUSE Cannon Street Gracech Bartholomew Lane CANNON ST London EC2R 8AH Cannon St Station MONUMENT Upper Thames Stree t Bridge Southwark RiverTha Travel Closest tube: Bank station on the Northern, Central, Waterloo & City lines and the Docklands Light Railway (5 minute walk). Tube map — www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/1106.aspx. City of London — www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/maps/Pages/default.aspx. Other nearby underground stations • Monument (5 minute walk) • Cannon Street (5 minute walk) • Mansion House station on the District and Circle lines (8 minute walk). Railway stations • Liverpool Street (10 minute walk) • Fenchurch Street (10 minute walk) • Cannon Street (weekdays only, 5 minute walk). Parking There are two disabled parking bays directly opposite the Museum entrance on Bartholomew Lane (maximum stay 4 hours). Bus routes 8, 11, 21, 23, 25, 26, 43, 47, 48, 76, 133, 141, 149 and 242 stop in Threadneedle Street. Access arrangements for disabled visitors In usual circumstances, disabled visitors should make prior arrangements with their Bank host to agree access requirements to the premises and to advise them of the process which has been put in place. Prudential Regulation Authority visitor information Hotels — the City of London The City of London or ‘Square Mile’ is the commercial and financial heart of London and is surrounded by tourist attractions such as the Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral. The Bank of England has preferential rates with the below hotels. To secure the rate please quote Bank of England when booking. Grange City Hotel www.grangehotels.com/hotels-london/grange-city-hotel/grange-city-hotel.aspx?ls=1&gclid=CPSdv5_wg7gCFUfLtAodEVcAQw Address: 8-14 Cooper’s Row, London, EC3N 2BQ Tel: +44 (0)20 7863 3700 Grange Tower Hotel www.grangehotels.com/hotels-london/grange-tower-bridge-hotel/grange-tower-bridge-hotel.aspx Address: 45 Prescot Street, London, E1 8GP Tel: +44 (0)20 7959 5000 London Club Quarters www.clubquarters.com/loc_londonGracechurch.php Address: 7 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0DR Tel: +44 (0)20 7666 1620 Alternative hotels: Threadneedles Hotel 5* www.theetoncollection.co.uk/content.aspx?pageid=430 Address: 5 Threadneedle Street, London EC2R 8AY Tel: +44 (0)20 7657 8080 Chamberlain Hotel 4* www.fullershotels.com/rte.asp?id=13 Address: 130-135 Minories, London, EC3N 1NU Tel: +44 (0)20 7680 1500 Mercure London City Bankside 4* www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-2814-mercure-london-city-bankside/index.shtml Address: 75-79 Southwark Street, London SE1 0JA Tel: +44 (0)20 7902 0800 Hotel Indigo London Tower Hill 4* www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/in/1/en/hotel/lonlt Address: 142 Minories, London EC3N 1LS Tel: +44 (0)20 7265 1014 Novotel London Tower Bridge 4* www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-3107-novotel-london-tower-bridge/index.shtml Address: 10 Pepys Street, London EC3N 2NU Tel: +44 (0)20 7265 6000 Prudential Regulation Authority visitor information UK airport arrival information London has two main international airports — London Heathrow and London Gatwick. From these airports, delegates can reach Central London by taxi/private car, high-speed rail link or (from Heathrow Airport only) London Underground. From Heathrow or Gatwick airport By taxi From Heathrow airport to Central London the estimated taxi fare using a licensed black cab is approximately £40–£75, depending on time of day. From London Gatwick (48km), a licensed black cab will cost approximately £160. By high-speed rail link Heathrow Express is a high-speed, non-stop rail link from Heathrow Airport to central London (Paddington station). Trains depart from terminals 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 every 15 minutes and the journey takes approximately 15–20 minutes. A return ticket is £39. Taxis are available at Paddington station for onward transfer www.heathrowexpress.com. A cheaper option is to take a Heathrow Connect train. Trains depart every 20 minutes from Terminals 1, 2 and 3 and the journey takes approximately 25 minutes. A return ticket is £17.80. Gatwick Express is a high-speed, non-stop rail link from Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) to central London (Victoria station). Trains depart every 15 minutes and the journey time is 30 minutes. A return ticket costs £34.90. Taxis are available at Victoria station for onward transfer. www.gatwickexpress.co.uk. From Heathrow airport by London Underground London Heathrow terminals are also served by the Piccadilly line. Delegates are advised to consult the link below for approximate underground travel times and directions. www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/. From London City, Stansted or Luton airports Delegates are advised to consult the links below for transport information. www.londoncityairport.com www.stanstedairport.com www.london-luton.co.uk/en London Underground fares A standard single fare from Zone 1 to Zone 2 to on the underground costs £4.50. A cheaper option is the Oyster Card — a pre-payment card which entitles you to cheaper travel — for example a single fare from Zone 1 to Zone 2 will cost you £2.80 at peak times and £2.10 off-peak. You can purchase cards via some local overseas travel agents prior to your arrival in the UK. For further information please consult: www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/faresandtickets/visitortickets/5185.aspx. Prudential Regulation Authority visitor information Emergency services and healthcare in London Call 112 or 999 for the emergency services (police, fire and ambulance) in London. To report non-urgent crime, call the police on 101 from within the UK. The National Health Service (NHS) is the main healthcare provider in the UK. NHS treatment is free for UK residents. Overseas nationals are not eligible for free NHS treatment except if they need emergency treatment while in the UK. You are strongly advised to take out travel insurance to cover any medical expenses. If you are visiting from Europe, you need to carry a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) in case you need immediate and necessary medical treatment in an NHS hospital. Without this you can be charged for treatment. The Bank of England/PRA does not provide any insurance cover for delegates whilst travelling to/from or staying in London. Please ensure that you have adequate insurance cover for your needs. Food and drink Jamie’s Italian — Threadneedle Street, EC2. www.jamieoliver.com/italian/threadneedle-street. Barbecoa — One New Change, EC4. www.barbecoa.com. Bread Street Kitchen — One New Change, EC4. www.gordonramsay.com/bread-street. Sri Thai City — London Wall, EC2. www.orientalrestaurantgroup.co.uk. Smiths of Smithfield — Charterhouse Street, EC1. www.smithsofsmithfield.co.uk. Brasserie Blanc — Threadneedle Street, EC2. www.brasserieblanc.com. Shopping Bow Lane — independent food and clothes shops, EC4 (Mansion House tube.) Cheapside — high street shopping experience, EC1 (St Paul’s tube or Bank tube/DLR). Leadenhall Market — Victorian covered market, Gracechurch Street, EC3 (Monument tube) www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things- to-do/visiting-the-city/food-drink-and-shopping/leadenhall-market/Pages/Leadenhall-Market-history.aspx. Old Spitalfields Market — Victorian market with a mix of shops and restaurants, Brushfield Street, E1 (Liverpool Street tube/rail). www.spitalfields.co.uk. One New Change — fashion, beauty and lifestyle shops, EC4 (St Paul’s tube). www.onenewchange.com. Royal Exchange - luxury goods, EC3 (Bank tube/DLR). www.theroyalexchange.co.uk .