Access Guide
Overview
- Stoke Newington Cricket Club is located in East London and plays out of the iconic Hackney Marshes.
- Facilities available in the venue include: 8 cricket pitches, cricket nets, a social area, toilets and changing rooms.
- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Hackney Central.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and manual doors.
- The following facilities are available: a seat/chair and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
- Additional facilities/services include: phone charging points.
- Staff receive the following training: First Aid.
- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located on the left hand side, after entering the building.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the left hand side, after entering the building.
- Standard changing facilities are located on the right hand side after entering the building, through the fire doors.
- The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within one of the toilets with adaptations.
- Standard shower facilities are located within the changing rooms on the right hand side, after entering the building.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within one of the toilets with adaptations.
Parking
- The car park is located in front of the cricket club.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has uneven surfaces.
- Parking is free for all users.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 170cm.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors, automatic doors and narrow walkways.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- The toilet surveyed is located on the left hand side, after entering the building.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 92cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 170cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
- Additional features include: a mirror and a baby changing table.
Shower with Adaptations
- The shower surveyed is located within the toilet with adaptations.
- The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 92cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
- The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached, a flip-down seat and wall-mounted grab rails.
- The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
- The shower controls are twist/turn.
- There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
- The facility has a sanitary bin.
- Additional features include: a mirror and a baby changing table.
Standard Changing Room
- The changing room surveyed is located on the right hand side, after entering the building.
- The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the changing room.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- Facilities in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a chair/stool, a toilet, a wash basin and a wheel-in shower.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- The shower has a fixed shower head.
- The shower controls are push.
- Additional features include a mirror, coat hooks and a hand dryer.
Room (Social Space)
- The width of the opening is 200cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm and a wash basin.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
Outdoor Spaces
- The following is available in this area: sports pitches, sports courts and open countryside.
- Additional facilities in this area include: cricket nets .
- Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, grass and gravel.
- There are no footpaths.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Sports Ground
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- The following information is for the cricket ground/pitch.
- There are no footpaths around the pitch.
