Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a children's playground, Children's One O' Clock Club, a sand/water play area, Brockwell Hall Cafe, tennis courts, BMX track, a basketball court, a bowling green and Brockwell Lido.
- Related link Brockwell Lido.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-lambeth/access-guides/brockwell-lido
Opening Times
- The venue has seasonal opening times.
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Comments
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- The park is open from 07:30 to 15 minutes before sunset.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Herne Hill.
- The nearest underground station is Brixton.
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 not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located within the park, next to the Brockwell Lido.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 340cm x 500cm (11ft 2in x 16ft 5in).
- 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.
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Comments
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- Parking is free for two hours.
- Blue Badge holders receive one hour of additional free parking.
- The car park is also used for the Brockwell Lido, however park users are allowed to use it.
Dulwich Road - Access Points
- There are 2 access points located along Dulwich Road.
- The access points are the Lido and Herne Hill access points.
- The Lido access point is 170 wide and there is a long slight slope just beyond the entrance.
- The Herne Hill access point has two sets of entrances, one at 300cm wide and one at 105cm wide.
- All gates at these access points are permanently held open.
- There are information boards located at the access points.
Norwood Road - Access Points
- There are 4 access points located along Norwood Road.
- The access points are the Rosendale Gardens, Norwood Lodge Brockwell Gardens vehicle entrance and Brockwell Park Gardens pedestrian entrance.
- The Rosendale Gardens access point is 250cm wide, with a short steep slope beyond the entrance.
- The Norwood Lodge access point is 103cm wide.
- The Brockwell Park Gardens vehicle entrance is 500cm wide.
- The Brockwell Park Gardens pedestrian entrance is 280cm wide.
- There are information boards located at the access points.
- All gates at the access points are permanently held open.
Tulse Hill - Access Points
- There are 5 access points located along Tulse Hill.
- The access points are Arlingford Road, Tulse Hill, Brockwell Gate, Cressingham Entrance and Cressignham Main Entrance.
- The Arlingford Road access point is 107cm wide.
- The Tulse Hill access point is 320cm wide.
- There is a long slight slope or 10 steps leading down from the Tulse Hill access point.
- The Brockwell Gate access point is 83cm wide.
- The Cressingham access point is 110cm wide.
- The Cressingham main access point is 160cm wide.
- There is a bollard at the Cressingham main access point.
- The gap either side of the bollard is 100cm.
- The bollard doesn't have a clear identification band.
- There are information board next to each entrance.
- All gates are permanently held open.
Brixton Water Lane - Access Point
- There is 1 access point on Brixton Water Lane.
- The access point is 360cm wide.
- There is a bollard at the centre of the access point.
- The gap either of side of the bollard is 160cm.
- The bollard doesn't have clear identification band.
- There is an information board next to the access point.
- The gates here are permanently held open.
Parks and Gardens
- There is step-free access throughout the park.
- The surface of the paths is tarmac.
- Brockwell Park is on a hill, so there are a variety of very slight, slight and steep slopes located throughout the park.
- There is either a long slight or long steep slope at the top of the hill leading to Brockwell Park café and the stables.
- There are a variety of benches available in the path.
Play Area
- There is a children's play area located next to the Arlington Road access point.
- There is either a double gate entrance with a width of 248cm, and a single gate entrance with a width of 103cm to enter the play area.
- The equipment here is not generally easily accessible.
- There are surfaced paths around the play area.
- The surface of the ground around the equipment is sand and grass.
Accessible Toilet (Play Area - Male Standard Toilet)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located within the male standard toilets. There is a similar accessible toilet in the female standard toilets.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a shared 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 195cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 5in).
- 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, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is push.
- There is not 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 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 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 40cm (1ft 4in).
- 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 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are ultraviolet.
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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 this accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Standard Toilet(s) (Play Area)
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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 at the rear of the play area.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
Walled Garden
- The Wallen Garden is located near the centre of the park.
- The surface of the footpaths is stone paving.
- The area to the rear right of the garden from the entrance is a long slight slope.
- There are 2 medium steps to the right immediately on entrance which can be bypassed via alternative pathways within the garden.
- There are benches within the garden.
- There is an accessible toilet and standard toilet located next to the Walled Garden which were closed at the time of the survey.
Tennis and Basketball Courts
- There are 6 tennis courts and 1 basketball court.
- All are accessed via gates that are light and open to a width of at least 123cm.
- Tennis courts 5 & 6 and the basketball court have five medium steps, without handrails and with good colour contrast leading onto them.
Sand and Water Play
- The Sand and Water Play area is located near to the Walled Garden.
- The gate opens both ways and is 150cm wide.
- There is step-free access.
- There is a tarmac path around the edge.
- There is bench seating available.
- There are slight and steep slope in the play area.
Bowls Green and Pavilion - Temporarily Closed
- There is a bowls green available in the park.
- There is not step-free access to the bowls green.
- The green can only be accessed by overcoming a deep step, which in turn can only be accessed by overcoming 8 medium steps, with handrails on both sides to access the pavilion.
Outside Access (Brockwell Park Café)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the stables building.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 5 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- There is a further step at the door into the café.
Eating and Drinking (Brockwell Hall Café)
- The following information is for the café.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the café entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- The standard height for tables is 72cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot food and snacks.
Accessible Toilet (Stable Block - Male and Female Standard Toilets)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located within the female standard toilets. There is an accessible toilet within the male standard toilets.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a shared 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 260cm (6ft 5in x 8ft 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- 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 push.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and 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 the left.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 83cm (2ft 9in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Stable Block)
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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 at the rear of the stable block building.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the Brockwell Park Café.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
Level Change (Stable Block - Standard Female Toilets)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the toilets.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
Accessible Toilet (near Arlingford Road)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located near to the Arlingford Road access point and BMX Track.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 253cm (5ft 9in x 8ft 4in).
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- 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 push.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- 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 not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 117cm (3ft 10in).
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 92cm (3ft).
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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 poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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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 this accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm (2ft 9in).
Standard Toilet(s) (near Arlingford Road)
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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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- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
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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 near the Arlingford Road access point.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
Level Change (Accessible and Standard Toilets - Near Arlingford Road)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading to the accessible toilet.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading into the male standard toilets.
- There is/are 1 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 shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).