Access Guide
Opening Times (Summer Opening Times)
- Monday 09:00 - 18:00..
- Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00..
- Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00..
- Thursday 09:00 - 18:00..
- Friday 09:00 - 18:00..
- Saturday 09:00 - 18:00..
- Sunday 09:00 - 18:00..
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Comments
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- Summer opening times begin and end to correspond to British Summer Time.
- Please note that the Main Entrance, on Banks Lane is only open to vehicles after 15:00 or by arrangement for funerals.
- The gate on Upland Road is open 09:00 - 15:00..
Opening Times (Winter Opening Times)
- Monday 09:00 - 16:00..
- Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00..
- Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00..
- Thursday 09:00 - 16:00..
- Friday 09:00 - 16:00..
- Saturday 09:00 - 16:00..
- Sunday 09:00 - 16:00..
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
- This venue is situated in Bexleyheath.
- There is 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.
Parking (Blue Badge Parking)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- 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 tarmac.
- 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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- Cars are allowed into the cemetery for funerals via the Banks Lane Gate.
- AT OTHER TIMES, BLUE BADGE HOLDERS HAVE TO OBTAIN A SPECIAL PERMIT FROM THE COUNCIL TO DRIVE INTO THE CEMETERY TO VISIT GRAVES.There are no marked parking spaces - cars may be parked on the access roads as required.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Banks Lane)
- This information is for the entrance located on Banks Lane.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.
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Comments
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- When the vehicle gate is locked, the pedestrian gate is held open.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a significant cross-wise camber on the driveway in the area of the gate.
Outside Access (Upland Road Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Uplands Road, to the North of the cemetery.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 270cm (8ft 10in) wide.
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Comments
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- The gates are open from 09:00 - 15:00 and are usually held open when unlocked.
Level Change (Upland Road Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Church Road Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located off Church Road.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance is for pedestrians only.
- The gate is held open when unlocked.
Outside Access (Town Park Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the footpath from Town Park/ Asda/ Christchurch.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
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Comments
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- The gate is held open when unlocked. There is some uneven paving in the area of the gate.
Outside Access (Cemetery Office)
- This information is for the entrance located in the cemetery grounds.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 72cm (2ft 4in) wide.
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Comments
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- The cemetery office is to the right of the staff block.
- The accessible toilet is the door to the left.
Outside Access (Chapel)
- This information is for the entrance located in the cemetery grounds.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Chapel)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is portable.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 114cm (3ft 9in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are shallow.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Inside Access (Chapel)
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the chapel.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Inside Access (Grounds)
- There are easy and moderate tarmac slopes throughout the cemetery.
- There is vehicular access to the gravesides.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance (Banks Lane).
- This accessible toilet is located on the left as you enter the grounds.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the cemetery office.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 220cm (5ft 7in 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is push.
- There is a mixer tap.
- 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- 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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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- 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 medium.
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Comments
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- Staff may permit other cemetery visitors to use the accessible toilet.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.