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Introduction

• Related link Bexley Register Office.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-bexley/access-guides/bexley-register-office
• Related link Danson Park.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-bexley/access-guides/danson-park

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  • Danson House is a beautifully restored Georgian Villa, whose once private grounds are now the public Danson Park.
  • The house is open to the public to view the interiors and special exhibitions.
  • The venue also hosts special events such as concerts and dinners.
  • The house is open to visitors every Sunday throughout the year, except for Christmas holidays.
  • The last entry for visitors is 15:15.
  • Danson House is also used on weekdays and Saturdays as the main register office for Bexley borough.
  • Please see the separate guide to the Bexley Register Office for details.

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Opening Times

• The venue has seasonal opening times.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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  • The house generally opens to the public on Sundays from March to October and on Thursdays November to February.
  • Opening hours are usually 10.00 - 16.00 (last admission 15.15).

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Location

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

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Danson Park Car Park.
  • The car park is located 100m further along the park access road, past Danson House.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located in the forecourt of the building.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Visitors are allowed to drive into the forecourt of the house to drop off disabled visitors, about 15m from the main entrance.
  • Wedding Cars are also allowed to drop off in this area.
  • No vehicles are permitted to remain in this area.
  • There are bollards to prevent cars getting too close to the house, as there is a basement beneath.

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Outside Access (Visitor Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left of the grand staircase.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are light.
• The width of the door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in).
• Comments View
  • The forecourt area is laid in bound gravel.
  • There is a drainage channel close to the house where this meets the stone paving.

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Outside Access (Principal Level Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the centre front of the venue.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are light.
• The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).

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• Comments View
  • This door is not used by general visitors to the house, but may be opened for special events, wedding/ civil partnership photography etc.

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Level Change (Principal Level Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 20 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.

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  • There is a further shallow step at the door threshold.

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Outside Access (Tea Room Entrance from Terrace)

• This information is for the entrance located from the Terrace, at the rear of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are light.
• The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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  • There is an easy slope on the terrace area around the tea shop.
  • Please note the drainage channel set into the paving in front of the entrance.

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Garden Entrances from Danson Park

• There are two entrances into Danson House gardens from Danson Park.
• These are on the side of the house facing Danson Lake.
• When the tearoom is open the gates are held open.
• The opening width is at least 120cm (3ft 11in).
• There are long easy - moderate slopes on the paths up to Danson House from these gates.
• The paths are finished with firm bound gravel.

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Reception (Ticket Office and Shop)

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is not level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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  • The ticket office is also used as a registration office on non-visitor days.
  • Staff can assist visitors in the corridor rather than the office if preferred.
  • Gift items are displayed on the dresser in the corridor.

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Level Change (Ticket/Registration Office)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the doorway into the office.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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  • The entrance level (ground level) is known as Terrace Level.
  • The floor above (first floor) is the Principal Floor and the top floor (second floor) is known as Bedroom Level.
  • On the Bedroom Level, the meeting room at the west end of the building is accessed via a narrow space (65cm) between the stair balustrade and the wall.
  • At the other end of the building, the platform lift is used as a through access route from the front to the back of the building.
  • Some of the old floors in the building, especially on the Bedroom Level, are uneven or have an easy slope across the room.

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Level Change (Victorian Basement Kitchen)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on the left of the entrance corridor.
• There is/are 12 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).

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  • Staff have photographs to show visitors unable to use these steep and worn stairs.
  • The external platform lift that was originally installed to give access to this area, has been out of service for some years and there are no plans to replace it.

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Other Floors (Main Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 18+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
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  • The elliptical stairs have 18 steps from Terrace to Principal Level and 32 steps from Principal to Bedroom Level.
  • The lift overcomes the stairs.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the end of the entrance corridor, ahead from the visitor entrance (to the left after the register office entrance).
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the visitor entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 94cm x 125cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 1in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • The lift may not accommodate larger or heavier scooters or powered wheelchairs.
  • There is a manual wheelchair for visitors to borrow if required.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Fleur de The Tea Room)

• The following information is for the café.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is available.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.

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  • The tea room is located on the Terrace (entrance) level of the house.
  • There is level access into the tea room from within the house.
  • It can also be entered directly from the outside.
  • It is open to the public as well as visitors to Danson House.

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Museum

• The availability of tactile signage depends on exhibition.
• The availability of Braille signage depends on exhibition.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow the wheelchair, please speak to a member of staff.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• 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.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Visitor Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the entrance (Terrace) level, at the rear, near the tea room.
  • There is level access to this 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 220cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are clinical waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not 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 a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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  • The route to the accessible toilet past the staff stairs is through a narrow doorway (65cm).
  • There is an accessible route to the toilet through the tearoom.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the entrance level, at the rear of the building.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Visitor Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located within the park grounds.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.