Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the borough.
- This venue is situated in Croydon.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Elmers End.
- There is a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
*COVID-19 UPDATE*
- All toilets are currently closed due to COVID-19.
- Please visit the Croydon.gov website (opens in new tab) for updated information.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is located opposite the visitors centre.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- 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 loose chippings.
- The car park surface is loose chippings.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 198cm (6ft 6in).
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Access Point (Main Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located south east corner of the park.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- This is no gate at this access point.
- There are bollards at this access point.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located at the entrance and beyond.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Outside Access (Visitors Centre Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Visitors Centre
- The visitor centre is open weekdays for school visits.
- The centre is open to the public at weekends 14:00pm to 16:.00 in the Summer and 13:00 to 14:00 in Winter.
Inside Access (Visitors Centre)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Children's Play Area
- The children's play area is located beyond the visitors centre.
- The gate is heavy at the entrance of the play area.
- The width of the gate is 90cm and opens away from you.
- The paths around the play area are compact gravel and uneven.
- There are several benches throughout the play area.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have compact earth, concrete, gravel and muddy surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are slight and steep slopes on the paths.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the visitors centre.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right as you face the visitors centre.
- 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 visitors centre.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 170cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 7in).
- There is not 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 twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are open waste paper bin and sanitary 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 the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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 to the right as you face the visitors centre.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the visitors centre.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- At the time of survey it was not possible to photograph the facilities.
Additional Info (Visitors Centre)
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located within the park.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.