Access Guide
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Leave the A2 at the Old Bexley Lane junction, and turn left onto Princes Road (B2174).
Turn left onto North Road, and immediately left again onto Ashen Drive, and the library will be located on the left. - On-street parking is available.
- Leave the A2 at the Old Bexley Lane junction, and turn left onto Princes Road (B2174).
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The nearest bus stop is located on Marcus Road. Services include; 492 Sidcup Station - Bexley - Bexleyheath - Barnehurst - Crayford - Chastilian Road - Dartford - Horns Cross - Bluewater.
- For more information on travelling by bus please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Crayfor.
- Crayford Train Station is approximately 1500 metres away.
- For more information on Crayford Train Station please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Southeastern Railway please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- Ashen Drive Library please click here (new tab).
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request, different languages on request and audio on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own parking facilities.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
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Comments
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- There are no on-street marked parking bays, however, you can park on the street and it is first come first served.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance sign says 'ASHEN DRIVE LIBRARY'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 115cm.
- 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.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead as you enter.
- The reception point is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 05/08/2021.
- The hearing loop was not working at the time of testing.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
Library
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Library Access and Circulation
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- The library is located ahead as you enter.
- The library is 2m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the library.
- The type of flooring in the library is carpet.
- There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
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Library Services
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- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is an ordering service.
- There is step-free access within the library.
- There are reading/study desks available.
- The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 70cm in height.
- There is a height adjustable desk available.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- A member of staff is available to provide assistance.
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Computer Area
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- The library does have a computer area.
- The computer area is located to the right as you enter.
- There is step-free access to the computer area.
- The majority of the computer desk(s) are 70cm in height.
- There is a height adjustable desk in this area.
- The library does not have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A height adjustable chair and height adjustable table is / are available.
- The seats do not have armrests in the computer area.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.