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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The venue is located in Westerham, approximately 6 miles west of Sevenoaks and south of the M25.
    In the centre of Westerham on the A25, take the turning heading north, London Road.
    After about 300m, take the turning into Quebec Avenue then turn into the public car park on the right.
    The hall is to the rear left of the car park as you enter.
  • The pay and display public car park adjacent to the hall has Blue Badge bays.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • The bus stop on London Road is served by bus routes 246, 401, 402W, 594, 595 and TW4.
  • For more information on Arriva bus services in the area please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Sevenoaks.
  • Sevenoaks Station is approximately 6 miles to the east of Westerham Hall. The station is served by Thameslink and Southeastern rail services.
    There is step-free access into the station and level access by lift to all platforms.
    Staff are available to assist with portable ramps between the train and the platform.
    There are accessible and standard toilets in the station building.
    Bus route 401 connects Sevenoaks Station with London Road, Westerham near to the hall.
  • For more information on access and facilities at Sevenoaks station please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Southeastern rail services at Sevenoaks please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • For information about Go-coach bus services in the area, please follow this link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For information about Thameslink services to Sevenoaks station, please follow the link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is not 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.
• There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located in the car park.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.

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• Comments View
  • The hall does not have permanent members of staff on site.
  • The venue hosts a range of activities such as theatre groups, social clubs for older people and a pre-school.
  • Training and the availability of information in other formats will very between event organisers.
  • The hall is also available for private hire.

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Parking (Quebec Avenue)

• The venue does not have its own parking facilities.

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• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
• Comments View
  • The Quebec Avenue public car park is immediately outside the venue.
  • The car park is pay and display with free parking for Blue Badge holders.
  • There are 3 Blue Badge bays in the car park.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance sign says 'Westerham Hall'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 110cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up from the right of the building as you face the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.

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Outside Access (Pre-school Gate)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located after the ramp, to the left of the main entrance.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm.
• Comments View
  • The path after this gate leads to the direct entrance to the pre-school.

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Outside Access (Pre-school Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located from the path leading around the left side of the building, after the pre-school gate.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
• Comments View
  • These doors have to be opened from the inside by pre-school staff.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
  • There is a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • There is a fixed hearing loop in the main hall.

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Room(s) (Front Meeting Room)

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• Access View
  • The room surveyed was the front meeting room.
  • The front meeting room is located is to the right as you enter the building.
  • At the opposite end of the building (to the left as you enter from the main entrance) are two connecting rooms which are used every weekday for the pre-school.
    These rooms have vinyl flooring.
    The rooms may sometimes be available for other groups, such as for dressing rooms for theatre productions.
  • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
  • Signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
  • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • There is step-free access into the room(s).
• Room Details View
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single.
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • Light switches are not between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.
• Comments View
  • This room is connected to the kitchen by a door and a serving hatch.

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Room(s) (Main Hall)

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• Access View
  • The room surveyed was the main hall.
  • The main hall is located directly ahead as you enter the building.
  • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
  • Signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
  • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • There is step-free access into the room(s).
• Room Details View
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are double.
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • Light switches are not between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is a hearing assistance system for the room(s) and it is signed.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 68cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • The type of flooring in the room(s) is wood.
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.
• Comments View
  • This large room is used as a theatre and for other events.
  • The tables and chairs can be arranged as required.
  • The stage area can be screened off.
  • There are 5 very deep (29cm) steps up onto the stage.
  • The steps are not marked and do not have handrails.
  • The room is overlooked by a projection room controlling the sound and lighting.
  • This has a separate entrance off the foyer.
  • The hall is connected to the kitchen with a door and serving hatch.

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Room(s) (Projection Room)

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• Access View
  • The room surveyed was the projection room.
  • The projection room is located off the entrance foyer, to the right of the entrance to the main hall.
  • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
  • Signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
  • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • There is not step-free access into the room(s).
  • There is/are 8 18cm step(s) for access to the room(s) .
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked and has/have a handrail on the right leading in.
• Room Details View
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single.
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • Light switches are not between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • Furniture cannot be reconfigured to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
  • The type of flooring in the room(s) is vinyl.
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.
• Comments View
  • The stairs to this room are immediately inside the entrance.
  • The room is only for use by those operating the hall's sound and lighting systems.

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Kitchen

• The kitchen is located to the right of the foyer as you enter the building.
• There is step-free access to the kitchen.
• There is a/are door(s) to access the kitchen.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door may be difficult for some to open.
• The width of the door opening is 83cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the kitchen.
• The height of the work surfaces are 90cm .
• There is not a dual height refreshment counter.
• There is not a work surface with a clear knee recess.
• There is not a height adjustable work surface.
• The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• Vending machines are not available.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • Photographs 2 - 4 are looking towards the hatch and door connecting with the front meeting room.
  • Photograph 5 is looking towards the main hall access.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is located immediately to the left of the foyer as you enter the building from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 182cm x 198cm (5ft 12in x 6ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 144cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • 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).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 115cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 126cm (4ft 2in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Foyer)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the corridor to the left from the main entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the female and male toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • There is not a lowered urinal in the male toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • There is not a lowered wash basin.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the right of the entrance foyer.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the shared toilet(s).
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • There is not a lowered urinal.
  • There is not a lowered wash basin.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 5 and 6 show the two shared toilets off the right of the entrance foyer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Pre-school / Rear Meeting Rooms)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the right of the playroom/meeting room as you enter from the pre-school entrance.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the pre-school entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the shared toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • There is not a lowered urinal.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
  • The vertical and horizontal grab rails vary.
  • There is not a lowered wash basin.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.