Access Guide
Introduction
- There are a number of venues located throughout the leisure park. Please refer to the West India Quay website for further details.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in London.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest National Rail station is Limehouse.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is Canary Wharf.
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- The nearest DLR station is West India Quay.
Parking
- The venue has its own car park.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- The car park is located on Hertsmere Road, next to Cineworld.
- The car park type is multi-storey.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There are 10+ designated parking bays within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bays are 375cm x 403cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m from the lift.
- The furthest designated bay is 15m from the lift.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
- There are designated bays located on all levels.
- There are also designated bays near the North Dock path, outside Hertsmere House.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the car park, on Hertsmere Road.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in).
Level Change (Car Park Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp or slope is located to the right when facing the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located in front and to the left when facing the entrance.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Other Floors (Car Park)
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is not a landing.
Lift (Car Park)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter through the car park entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
- The lift is 2m (2yd 7in) from the car park entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 132cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 4in).
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
Outside Access (North Dock Bridge Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the North Dock pathway.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
Level Change (North Dock Bridge Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located throughout the length of the bridge.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (West Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the West of the leisure park, opposite Cannon Drive.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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- There are bollards located at this entrance. The minimum width between the bollards is 161cm.
Level Change (West Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
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- There are uneven surfaces as you approach this entrance.
- The slopes vary between easy and moderate.
Outside Access (East Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the East of the leisure park, next to Browns.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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- There are bollards located at this entrance. The minimum width between the bollards is 152cm.
Level Change (East Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the right when facing the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located to the left when facing the entrance.
- There is / are 14 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Building Entrance - Hertsmere Road)
- This information is for the entrance located on Hertsmere Road.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
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- This entrance gives access to the lower ground floor of the building.
Level Change (Building Entrance - Hertsmere Road)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp or slope is located to the right when facing the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 8 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Building Entrance - North Dock Pathway)
- This information is for the entrance located on the North Dock pathway.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
Outside Access (Management Suite Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the lower ground floor of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.
Reception (Management Suite)
- The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the management suite entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high (110cm+).
- The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk is generally staffed.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
Inside Access (Management Building)
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music/noise.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is stone and wood.
Other Floors (Management Building)
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are low.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is not a landing.
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- The internal steps can be overcome by using the alternative entrances.
General External Information
- There are street lamps throughout the leisure park.
- The floor surface within the leisure park ranges from tarmac, block paving and concrete.
- The surfaces throughout the leisure park are uneven and vary from easy to moderate slopes.
- There are zebra crossings located around the leisure park. The majority of crossings have tactile paving and the roads are generally quiet.
- Bike racks are available.
- Seating is available throughout.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilets are available within various venues around the leisure park.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilets are available within various venues around the leisure park.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Staff do not receive deaf awareness training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- Documents are available in large print on request.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There is not a dog toilet or toileting area.
- Staff who speak different languages are generally on duty.