Prudential Regulation Authority visitor information

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1 Prudential Regulation Authority visitor information

2 How to find us Bank of England Threadneedle Street EC2R 8AH +44 (0) Wall +44 (0) Guildhall MOORGATE Moorgate Wall Wormwood St Prudential Regulation Authority Finsbury Circus LIVERPOOL ST Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) 20 Moorgate EC2R 6DA +44 (0) Bank of England Museum Bartholomew Lane EC2R 8AH Cheapside Poultry Queen Victoria Street MANSION HOUSE Bridge Southwark CANNON ST River Tha BANK Princes Street Cannon Street Cannon St Station Cornhill King William Street Upper Thames Street Bank of England Threadneedle Street Royal Exchange MONUMENT Gracechurch St Bishopsgate Lloyd s Building Travel Closest tube: Bank station on the Northern, Central, Waterloo & City lines and the Docklands Light Railway (5 minute walk). Tube map City of 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.

3 Hotels the City of The City of or Square Mile is the commercial and financial heart of and is surrounded by tourist attractions such as the Tower of 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 Address: 8-14 Cooper s Row,, EC3N 2BQ Tel: +44 (0) Grange Tower Hotel Address: 45 Prescot Street,, E1 8GP Tel: +44 (0) Club Quarters Address: 7 Gracechurch Street,, EC3V 0DR Tel: +44 (0) Alternative hotels: Threadneedles Hotel 5* Address: 5 Threadneedle Street, EC2R 8AY Tel: +44 (0) Chamberlain Hotel 4* Address: Minories,, EC3N 1NU Tel: +44 (0) Mercure City Bankside 4* Address: Southwark Street, SE1 0JA Tel: +44 (0) Hotel Indigo Tower Hill 4* Address: 142 Minories, EC3N 1LS Tel: +44 (0) Novotel Tower Bridge 4* Address: 10 Pepys Street, EC3N 2NU Tel: +44 (0)

4 UK airport arrival information has two main international airports Heathrow and Gatwick. From these airports, delegates can reach Central by taxi/private car, high-speed rail link or (from Heathrow Airport only) Underground. From Heathrow or Gatwick airport By taxi From Heathrow airport to Central the estimated taxi fare using a licensed black cab is approximately 40 75, depending on time of day. From 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 (Paddington station). Trains depart from terminals 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 every 15 minutes and the journey takes approximately minutes. A return ticket is 39. Taxis are available at Paddington station for onward transfer 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 Gatwick Express is a high-speed, non-stop rail link from Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) to central (Victoria station). Trains depart every 15 minutes and the journey time is 30 minutes. A return ticket costs Taxis are available at Victoria station for onward transfer. From Heathrow airport by Underground Heathrow terminals are also served by the Piccadilly line. Delegates are advised to consult the link below for approximate underground travel times and directions. From City, Stansted or Luton airports Delegates are advised to consult the links below for transport information Underground fares A standard single fare from Zone 1 to Zone 2 to on the underground costs 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:

5 Emergency services and healthcare in Call 112 or 999 for the emergency services (police, fire and ambulance) in. 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. Please ensure that you have adequate insurance cover for your needs. Food and drink Jamie s Italian Threadneedle Street, EC2. Barbecoa One New Change, EC4. Bread Street Kitchen One New Change, EC4. Sri Thai City Wall, EC2. Smiths of Smithfield Charterhouse Street, EC1. Brasserie Blanc Threadneedle Street, EC2. 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) Old Spitalfields Market Victorian market with a mix of shops and restaurants, Brushfield Street, E1 (Liverpool Street tube/rail). One New Change fashion, beauty and lifestyle shops, EC4 (St Paul s tube). Royal Exchange - luxury goods, EC3 (Bank tube/dlr).