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Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Barking.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Barking.
The nearest underground station is Upney.

Opening Times (Centre)

Monday 08:00 - 19:00.
Tuesday 08:00 - 19:00.
Wednesday 08:00 - 19:00.
Thursday 08:00 - 19:00.
Friday 08:00 - 19:00.
Saturday 10:00 - 19:00.
Sunday 10:00 - 19:00.

Comments View
- Opening times vary depending on bookings.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 600cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 37m (40yd 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- 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)

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This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access into the venue.
There is not a bell/buzzer.
There is not an intercom.
The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
The door(s) is / are double.
The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).

Outside Access (School Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located next to reception.
There is level access into the venue.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

Reception

The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The type of system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use system.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Lighting levels are bright.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
- The female and male toilets are located in the main foyer.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.

Toilet with Adaptations

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 2m (6ft 7in) from the school entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located off the main corridor.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 240cm x 270cm (7ft 10in x 8ft 10in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 170cm (5ft 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 a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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 grab rails 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.
- Lighting levels are bright.

Accessible Shower

Accessible shower facilities are available.
The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the accessible toilet.
The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).
Other facilities available include; a dropdown rail.
There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.