Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a meeting room and an accessible toilet.
Opening Times
- Please contact the venue for details of opening times.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Kings Langley.
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Comments
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- The nearest bus stop is served by the H19 bus service.
- Kings Langley Railway Station is approximately 1.7 miles away.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Unmarked parking is available on Coniston Road. Depending on where you park there is either a downhill or an uphill route to the centre.
Access Point (Main Gate)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located along the path off Coniston Road.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
- The gate is difficult to open.
- The width of the gap is 145cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the gate.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
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Comments
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- The path from the main gate to the entrance is cambered to the left when entering.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 104cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played depending on the activity.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
Meeting Room
- The is one meeting room, located directly off the entrance.
- There is step-free access to this room.
- The room can be split into two rooms via a concertina wall.
- One half of the room has a kitchenette.
- Chairs without armrests and tables are available.
- There is indoor play equipment available.
- The surface of the flooring is carpet and linoleum.
- There is a very small lip separating the carpet area from linoleum.
- There are some foam play mats that have a lip of 2cm.
- Lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located towards the rear left of the building.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 220cm (6ft 5in x 7ft 3in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 122cm (4ft).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm (2ft 9in).
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Comments
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- There is another wash basin next to the baby change table.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
- Home visits / services are not available.