Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Chiswick House.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-hounslow/access-guides/chiswick-house
- Related link Chiswick Gardens Cafe.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-hounslow/access-guides/chiswick-gardens-cafe
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Chiswick.
- 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 Chiswick.
- The nearest underground station is Turnham Green.
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- The bus stop is located on Burlington Lane.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 490cm (12ft 6in x 16ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
- 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 uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- 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.
Access Point (Rustic House Gate)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the rear of the car park.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
Access Point (Park Road Gate)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Park Road.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 130cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
Access Point (Staveley Road Gate)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Staveley Road.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
Access Point (Burlington Lane Gate)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Burlington Lane.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 125cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- The approach to this entrance is cobbled and uneven.
Access Point (Great Chertsey Road Gate)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Burlington Lane, opposite Grantham Road.
- 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 permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 160cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located immediately after the gate.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
Access Point (Corney Road Gate)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Burlington Lane, opposite Corney Road.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
Access Point (Dukes Avenue Gate)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on the corner of Duke's Avenue and Hogarth Lane.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have compact earth, tarmac, concrete and gravel 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 bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Comments
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- There are some uneven paths around the gardens.
- The route over the Classic Bridge is steep.
- There is an alternative route to bypass the bridge.
- The surface of the paths is gravel.
Playground
- There is a children's playground next to the café. There is a gate to access the playground. The gate is difficult to open and pushes away, with a width of 105cm. There is a variety of play equipment available and the surfaces are grass, sand, wood chippings and rubber. Benches are available in this area.
Toilet with Adaptations
- 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 8m (8yd 2ft) from the cafe entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located next to the cafe.
- 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 not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 320cm (4ft 11in x 10ft 6in).
- 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
- 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 sensor.
- There is 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 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 both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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.
- There is a high 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.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located next to the cafe.
- The female and male toilets are 8m (26ft 3in) from the cafe entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- 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 male standard toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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Comments
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- There is an identical baby changing facility within the female standard toilet.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.