Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Lambeth Town Hall.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-lambeth/access-guides/lambeth-town-hall
- Related link Lambeth Register Office.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/lambeth-register-office
- Related link Lambeth Civic Centre.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/lambeth-civic-centre
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Comments
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- The Assembly Hall has two external entrances; one on Acre Lane and one in the central courtyard at the rear of the building.
- It can also be accessed internally via the Town Hall main reception foyer.
- A changing places facility is available in the adjoining town hall.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Brixton.
- The nearest underground station is Brixton.
Opening Times
- Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.
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 available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 360cm x 657cm (11ft 10in x 21ft 7in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on Buckner Road, at the rear of the venue.
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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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- There are 5 Blue Badge bays available on Buckner Road which serve the Town Hall and Civic Centre.
- These are access controlled by automated bollards from the entrance on Acre Lane.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Acre Lane.
- There is 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 permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 112cm (3ft 8in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).
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Comments
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- There are 2 other sets of doors in this location which are both accessed via a step.
- This entrance is only in use for functions.
Buckner Road and Town Hall Courtyard
- Lambeth Town Hall and the Civic Centre are connected by Buckner Road and a courtyard at the rear of the two buildings.
- There is vehicle access for Blue Badge holders and for deliveries into Buckner Road from Acre Lane.
- Access is controlled by an intercom and automated bollards.
- Buckner Street is set out as a shared surface with level block paving throughout.
- There is street lighting and there are some street trees and public cycle racks on the right as you approach the Civic Centre from Acre Lane.
- The entrance to the Town Hall courtyard is to the left off this area.
- There is a wide open gateway into this area, which is pedestrianised.
- There is a path immediately to the right after the gateway which connects with Brixton Hill.
- Ahead, a hedge with fencing to the left, and rows of trees to the right mark the route towards the Town Hall.
- The first building on the right is the Register Office.
- The entrance to the Town Hall is directly ahead at the end of the courtyard.
- There is an entrance to the Assembly Room on the left.
- The courtyard has some seating without armrests which can be rearranged.
Level Change (Access to the Courtyard From Brixton Hill)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the central courtyard from Brixton Hill.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Outside Access (Assembly Hall Courtyard Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the central courtyard.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).
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Comments
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- This door is open for events.
Outside Access (Town Hall Courtyard Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located from the rear courtyard.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in).
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the main reception foyer.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Level Change (Stage)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading up to the stage.
- There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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Comments
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- There are identical staircases located to both sides of the stage.
Toilet with Adaptations (Main Reception)
- 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 Braille, written text, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the Town Hall courtyard entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located off the main reception foyer.
- 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 outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 270cm (6ft 11in x 8ft 10in).
- 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 130cm (4ft 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste 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.
- 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 49cm (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 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
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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 fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 96cm (3ft 2in).
Toilet with Adaptations (Courtyard Entrance)
- 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 written text, tactile, pictorial and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the courtyard entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in a corridor close to the courtyard entrance.
- 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 outwards.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- 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 a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste 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.
- 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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 can 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 fair.
- 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 in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 96cm (3ft 2in).
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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the foyer.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the foyer.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There are additional standard male toilets just off the main reception area which has an ambulant cubicle.