Access Guide
Introduction
- The Polish War Memorial is to the memory of the fallen Polish Airman 1940-1945.
- The Remembrance Garden opened in September 2015 to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
- The Polish Memorial location is on the north west side of the roundabout where Western Avenue (A40) joins West End Road.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is South Ruislip.
- The nearest underground station is Ruislip Gardens.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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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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- Yellow lines are on the cul-de-sac outside the memorial and parking is restricted between the hours of 08:00-10:00 and 16:30-18:30 Monday to Saturday.
Access Point (Main Gate)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the front of the memorial.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is easy to open.
- The width of the gap is 110cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the gates.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Polish War Memorial
- A level 275cm wide york stone path surrounds the memorial and fountain. There is one bench either side of the fountain.
Level Change (Memorial to Roll of Honour)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading down at the rear of the memorial to the Roll of Honour.
- There is/are 7 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).
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Comments
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- The Roll of Honour access point bypasses these steps.
Access Point (Roll of Honour)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located to the right of the memorial.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is easy to open.
- The width of the gap is 140cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the gate.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Roll of Honour
- The names of 1,902 Polish airmen who died are inscribed on walls here.
Access Point (Remembrance Gardens)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located to the left of the main gate.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is easy to open.
- The width of the gap is 130cm.
- There is a second gate which leads directly into the Remembrance Gardens after the slope.
The gate is 140cm wide and is heavy to operate.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in between the first and second gate.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
Remembrance Gardens
- The 140cm wide gravel path around the garden is mainly level with a few easy slopes. Seating is available along the pathways.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.