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Hall Place House

Bourne Road, Bexley, DA5 1PQ

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located along the corridor to the left on entry.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the corridor to the left after the stairs.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the venue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 220cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 40m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a portable ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is under 75cm wide.
  • There is one step as you enter.
  • There are no handrails for the step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step is 5cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • The portable ramp bypasses the step at the threshold of this entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • Floor 1 has step-free access via platform lift only.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the West Wing and Minstrels' Gallery on the first floor.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the West Wing and Minstrels' Gallery on the first floor.
  • Circulation View
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • 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 (Tudor Kitchen Bar)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Tudor Kitchen is located to the right on entry, through the Great Hall.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 76cm.
    • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered.
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The bar is located at the far end of the Tudor Kitchen.
    • There is step-free level access to the bar.
    • The height of the bar is 99cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the bar.
    • The bar has mirrors which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 104cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
  • Service View
    • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is both inside and outside.
    • The outdoor seating area is partially covered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the seating area.
    • There is stepped access to the outside seating area in the courtyard.
    • 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 colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Room (Registrar's Office)

  • The room is located along the corridor to the left after the stairs.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 74cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor to the left on entry.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • Route View
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 240cm (width) x 270cm (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 169cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high 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 high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 69cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • 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 72cm.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Window sill is at a height of 116cm.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located along the corridor to the left.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Platform Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located along the corridor to the left on entry.
  • The distance from the entrance is 15m.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • Platform Lift View
    • The ground and first 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 110cm (width) x 140cm (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.
    • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.

Exhibition Space (First Floor)

  • The area is indoors.
  • This area is interactive.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Display information includes: information boards and interactive exhibits at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs, benches and stools.
  • Guided tours are available.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the tour.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided throughout the tour.