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Danson House

Danson Park, Bexleyheath, DA6 8HL

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Overview

  • About View
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
    • There is 1 other entrance.
    • There is step-free level access at the other entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the Victorian Basement Kitchen and the Registry Office.
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
    • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed via a platform lift.
    • The ground floor is the Terrace Level, the first floor is the Principal Floor and the second floor is the Bedroom Level.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: a stair climber wheelchair.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • The designated assistance dog spending area is within the park grounds.
  • Related Access Guides View

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located at the rear of the building, near the tea room.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located at the rear of the building, near the tea room.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in the centre of the park, using the driveway from Danson Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 500cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 45m from the Danson Splash Park and Playground entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Danson Park Car Park has charges on Weekends and Bank Holidays from 1st April to 30th September.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located on the forecourt of Danson House.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the drop-off point.

Access Points and Turnstiles (Garden Entrances from Danson Park)

  • Access Points View
    • There are 2 access points to access Danson House Gardens from Danson Park.
    • The access points are located at the side of the house facing the lake.
    • All access points are step-free.
    • The approach to the access points may include uneven surfaces.
    • All access points are clearly signed.
    • The access points include double gates and single gates.
    • All gates are at least 100cm wide.

Entrance (Visitor Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the left of the grand staircase.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 106cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 106cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.

Reception (Registry Office Reception)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located beyond the visitor entrance on the right.
    • The distance from the visitor entrance is 6m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is one step to reception.
    • There are no handrails for the step.
    • The step is clearly marked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step is 7cm.
    • The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the Victorian Basement Kitchen and the Registry Office.
  • Circulation View
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, narrow walkways and narrow openings.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Eating and Drinking (Chestnuts Café)

  • Location and Access View
    • Chestnuts Café is located at the rear of the building.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is an easy slope on the terrace around the café.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 100cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the left on entry.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 95cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
  • Service View
    • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus types include: wall-mounted and countertop.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is both inside and outside.
    • The outdoor seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead of the Visitor Entrance.
  • The distance from the Visitor Entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • Platform Lift View
    • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 86cm (width) x 125cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

Stairs (Main Stairs)

  • The stairs are located along the corridor from the Registry Office reception, on the left.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Stairs (The Victorian Basement Kitchen)

  • The stairs are located on the left of the entrance corridor.
  • The ground and basement floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • There is a handrail on the right going down.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor at the rear of the building, near the café.
    • The distance from the café entrance is 15m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 152cm (width) x 266cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a varying colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There are paper towels for drying hands.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.