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The Duchess of Kent

143 Brook Street, Erith, Kent, DA8 1JD

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Opening Times

  • Monday 14:00 - 23:00.
  • Tuesday 14:00 - 23:00.
  • Wednesday 14:00 - 23:00.
  • Thursday 14:00 - 23:00.
  • Friday 14:00 - 23:00.
  • Saturday 12:00 - 00:00.
  • Sunday 12:00 - 00:00.

Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
  • This venue is situated in Northumberland Heath.
  • 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 Barnehurst Rail.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located facing Brook Street.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front corner of the venue, at the junction of Brook Street and Sussex Road.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).

Level Change (Main Entrance)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
  • There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Outside Access (Garden Access)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 66cm (2ft 2in).

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Music is played throughout the venue.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Eating and Drinking

  • The following information is for the bar.
  • The bar does not serve food.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the side entrance.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
  • Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Children are welcomed in the bar area.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

Level Change (Toilets and Pool Room)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located in the doorways to the toilets.
  • There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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    • There are similar steps leading at the doorway leading from the bar to the pool room.
    • The pool room leads to the garden access.

Additional Info

  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.