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Location

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Chadwell Heath.
The nearest underground station is Barkingside.

Opening Times

Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
Saturday Closed.
Sunday Closed.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the rear of the venue off Lawn Grove Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 410cm x 560cm (13ft 5in x 18ft 4in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 38m (41yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access into the venue.
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 169cm (5ft 7in).

Reception

The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Main Entrance.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are good.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The type of system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are bright.

Library

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This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
There is an ordering service.
The library does not have computers with accessible software.
Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right of reception.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 136cm x 220cm (4ft 6in x 7ft 3in).
- There is not 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- 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 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 not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- 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).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the right of the Main Entrance.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.