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Location

There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Harold Wood.
The nearest underground station is Upminster.

Opening Hours

For information about the opening hours please click here.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments View
- Unmarked on street parking is available on Ashbourne Road.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
The door(s) is / are double.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 220cm (7ft 3in).

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The ramp does not have handrails.

Reception

The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
This is by lift.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
The lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
There is not a touch screen.

Inside Access

There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are bright.

Level Change (Inside Access)

There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
The step(s) is / are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
The lift does bypass the step(s).

Lift (Platform Lift)

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located immediately beyond the entrance.
The lift is a platform lift.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The lift is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 91cm (2ft 12in).
The dimensions of the lift are 91cm x 152cm (2ft 12in x 4ft 12in).
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located beyond the reception desk, to the right.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 270cm x 230cm (8ft 10in x 7ft 7in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 190cm (6ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 51cm (1ft 8in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities View
- 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 100cm (3ft 3in).