Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link St. Margaret's Church Centre.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/st-margarets-church-centre
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Comments
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- Barking Abbey is a historical site situated next to St. Margaret's Church Centre.
- There are large open spaces to the north and south of the site.
- The open spaces have level tarmac surfaced footpaths, bench seats and there is also a children's play area.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Barking.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Barking.
- The nearest underground station is Barking.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks.
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is North Street Shoppers Car Park.
- The car park is located off North Street.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- On street Blue Badge parking is located in North Street.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is a horizontal strip of Blue Badge parking.
- Visitors to Barking Abbey may also be able to use the St. Margaret's Church Centre car park.
- This car park is located off North Street and has a security barrier which is kept locked but may be open by church staff upon request.
- Please call 020 8594 2932 for more information.
Outside Access (Abbey Road Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the western wall of the historical site.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 280cm (9ft 2in) wide.
Outside Access (Access From The Curfew Tower)
- This information is for the entrance located off North Street.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 290cm (9ft 6in) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives level access to the raised section along the eastern boundary of the site.
- Only one of the gates was permanently held open, leaving a gap of 145cm.
Level Change (Access From The Curfew Tower)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
Outside Access (Northern Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the northern wall of the historical site.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives level access to the raised section along the north-eastern boundary of the site.
Outside Access (Southern Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in St Margaret's Church graveyard.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 290cm (9ft 6in) wide.
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Comments
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- Only one of the gates was permanently held open, leaving a gap of 144cm.
Level Change (Southern Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Site Access Information
- The footpaths which run across the centre of the site are surfaced and fairly level with only easy slopes.
- The surfaced paths have a minimum width of 170cm.
- There is stepped access to the upper sections on the eastern boundary of the historical site.
- All steps are medium/deep, unmarked and do not have handrails.
- The Curfew Tower has stepped access only and is only open to the public with prior arrangement. .
Accessible Toilet
- Toilets are available in St. Margaret's Centre.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Toilets are available in St. Margaret's Centre.