Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Danson Stables.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-bexley/access-guides/danson-stables
- Related link Danson Park.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-bexley/access-guides/danson-park
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Comments
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- Danson Splash Park and playground are located in the centre of Danson Park next to the main car park.
- They are close to Danson House and to Danson Stables pub and restaurant.
Opening Times (Open May - September)
- The splash park and playground is opened at the same time as the main park gates, at 07:30 Monday - Friday and 09:00 weekends and bank holidays.
- Closing times range from 16:30 - 21:00.
- They relate to sunset and are changed weekly.
- Please see the Council website for full details.
- The car park, which is shared with Danson Stables pub and restaurant, is open later than these times.
- The playground toilets and kiosk are open from 10:00 - 18:00 in Summer (within British Summer Time), from 10:00 - 14:00 Winter weekdays and 10:00 - 15:30 Winter weekends.
- When these toilets are closed, the main park toilets next to the car park will be open.
- Staff will operate the water splash facility during the Summer and as weather permits.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Bexleyheath.
- 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 Bexleyheath.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located next to the park.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 460cm x 490cm (15ft 1in x 16ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 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 loose chippings.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is additional car parking on the access road alongside the playground.
- When the car park is busy in the summer months, there is overflow parking on the grassed area opposite the playground.
- Car parking is charged for on summer weekends and on Bank Holidays.
- There is additional car parking on the access road alongside the playground.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
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Comments
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- Facilities include play equipment for children of all ages.
- Equipment which may be suitable for children with disabilities includes the water splash area and a supportive swing seat (harness not supplied).
- The water splash area has a smooth surface with easy slopes.
- Facilities include play equipment for children of all ages.
Level Change (Playground and Paths)
- The paths around the playground are generally of smooth tarmac with easy - moderate slopes.
- There is some localised unevenness where the tarmac meets the rubber play surface around some of the equipment.
- Some of the more challenging play equipment is set in grassed areas or on bark chippings enclosed by railway sleepers.
- There are sleeper steps to access the raised climbing frame.
Restaurant Bar Internal (Kiosk)
- The following information is for the café.
- Food is available from the bar.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
- Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- All tables are permanently fixed.
- All chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks, drinks and ice cream.
Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the right on entering the playground.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the kiosk.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in 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 push.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 48cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 86cm (2ft 10in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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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 good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Level Change (Accessible Toilet)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the right on entering the playground.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the male and female standard toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Level Change (Standard Male Toilets)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Plastic cups are available.
- Plastic cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available on request.
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Comments
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- There are a range of fixed bench seats around the playground, located on the tarmac surfaces.