Your visit to RADA Bedford Square
The following provides essential information for your visit as part of your RADA Business programme.
If you have a disability or access needs and require assistance to fully participate in our programmes, please contact us at access@radabusiness.com to discuss your needs.
If you have any further queries, please email customerservice@radabusiness.com. For urgent matters, please call +44 (0)20 7908 4810.

Getting here
Our address is:
RADA Bedford Square
20 Bedford Square
London
WC1B 3HH
By underground
Goodge Street Station
- Northern Line
- 500-metre walk from RADA Bedford Square (approx. 6 minutes)
- Lift from ticket hall to platform level
- No step-free access
Tottenham Court Road Station
- Elizabeth, Central and Northern Lines
- 300-metre walk from RADA Bedford Square (approx. 6 minutes)
- Lift from ticket hall to platform level
- Nearest step-free station
- The Northern and Elizabeth Lines have level access. A ramp is needed for the Central Line.
Euston Square Station
- Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Circle Lines
- 800-metre walk from RADA Bedford Square (approx. 12 minutes)
- Step-free access from Westbound platform only
Warren Street Station
- Northern and Victoria Lines
- 900-metre walk from RADA Bedford Square (approx. 13 minutes)
- No step-free access
Russell Square Station
- Piccadilly Line
- 800-metre walk from RADA Bedford Square (approx. 10 minutes)
- No step-free access
Bond Street Station
- Central and Jubilee Lines
- 1.4-kilometre walk from RADA Studios
- Lift from ticket hall to platform level
- Step-free access. The Jubilee Line has level access
- A ramp is needed for the Central line.
Check the TFL step-free guide for further information.
By bus
Several bus routes stop within walking distance of RADA Bedford Square, including:
New Oxford Street:
1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 98, 242
Tottenham Court Road (northbound) / Gower Street (southbound):
14, 24, 29, 73, 134, 390
By bike
There are bike racks on Bedford Square. Santander Bikes are available to hire. The nearest docking stations are Percy Street, Store Street and Great Russell Street. Check the live map for availability.
By taxi
There is usually plenty of space for drop offs by Black Cabs and other taxi services. These can often be hailed on nearby roads.
Pavements in the area surrounding RADA Bedford Square have dropped curbs and tactile paving.
By car
There are two NCP car parks nearby:
There is an accessible parking space available to book behind RADA’s Chenies St buildings, entry next to 23 Ridgmount Street. Please either temporarily park on Chenies St to visit Chenies Reception for the key fob, or pull up to the lot gate, then visit Chenies Reception for the fob.
Booking must be made via VenueHire@rada.ac.uk. There is limited availability, so please book as far in advance as possible.
There are also a number of disabled parking bays near Bedford Square. The area around Bedford Square requires an additional Green Pass. Further information can be found on the London Borough of Camden’s website.
Access inside RADA Bedford Square
Entrance
At the entrance to RADA Bedford Square from the street, there are four external steps followed by one small door step, leading to a large door. This is not very heavy but if help is required to open them, let staff know on the intercom and they will be able to assist.
- Through the doors is an entrance hall on the Ground Floor, with a reception desk at the end.
- Each room has its own door sign and staff will direct you to the room you require.
Toilets
There is a toilet available on the ground floor. It is not accessible to wheelchair users. If you are affected by this please email customerservice@radabusiness.com so that we can make alternative room arrangements for you.
Induction loop
If an Induction Loop would be helpful, please email customerservice@radabusiness.com in advance and we can ensure we are set up for you.
Mezzanine
There are 16 steps from the Ground floor to the Mezzanine level and the staircase has a handrail.
First floor
There are 12 steps from the Mezzanine level to the 1st floor and the staircase has a handrail.
Garden
There are 7 steps from the ground floor exit to the garden and the staircase has a handrail.
Evacuation procedures
If you may require assistance in detecting an emergency alarm or evacuating the building in an emergency, please email customerservice@radabusiness.com in advance. We will ensure our Duty Managers and Tutors are ready to assist you as necessary.
In instances where the building needs to be evacuated, members of staff will check the rooms on each floor to ensure they are clear. Staff are trained to assist those with visual, hearing, or mobility requirements, and will help you to evacuate the building if needed.
A member of staff will also be posted at the assembly point, and at reception to help direct you, if safe for them to do so.
The local environment
You are welcome to bring food and water with you. Alternatively, RADA Bedford Square is just off Tottenham Court Road where there are choices of supermarkets, shops and takeaways and cafés for you to purchase food. Please do not bring in hot food, and make sure you clear up afterwards.
There are plenty of green spaces close to RADA Bedford Square where you can enjoy some fresh air.
Health and safety
At the beginning of your programme, you will be briefed on essential health and safety information, including:
- Nearest fire exits and where to go in the event of an emergency
- Treating any fire alarm as a real fire alarm. No tests or drills are carried out during RADA Business programmes
- Where to find First Aiders – one is always available at the main reception on the ground floor
Frequently asked questions
When can I arrive before my course?
Please arrive no earlier than 15 mins before your scheduled start time. The building is cleaned at the end of each day, so we ask that once your course has finished you make your way out of the building.
Does RADA Bedford Square have wifi?
Yes. Login details are displayed on signs around the building, and the Reception staff will also be able to help.
Is there a quiet space I can use for a work call or personal reason?
Please email customerservice@radabusiness.com in advance with details of when you’d like a quiet space, and we will accommodate your request if possible.
Is there somewhere to leave a suitcase?
Please ask at Reception when you arrive. If possible, please let us know in advance that you will be bringing a suitcase with you.
What’s the process for lost property?
If you left behind any items after your programme, please email customerservice@radabusiness.com