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 can 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.
Access Point (Tulse Hill)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Tulse Hill.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located beyond the access point.
- There is/are 10 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Access Point (Brockwell Park Row)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Brockwell Park Row and Selwood Street.
- 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 84cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the access points.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Access Point (Papworth Way)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Papworth Way.
- 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 110cm.
- The surface beyond this entrance is uneven.
Access Point (Brockwell Park Gardens- West)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Brockwell Park Gardens towards The church steeple on Trinity Rise.
- 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 150cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located before and beyond the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Access Point (Brockwell Park Gardens (East))
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Brockwell Park Gardens, towards Norwood 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 towards you (pull).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- There is a second access point to the right of this access point. The access point on the right is a push gate which is permanently held open, with a width of 92cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond both access points.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Access Point (Norwood Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Norwood Road and Rosendale 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 180cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Access Point (Dulwich Road/ Norwood Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located between Dulwich Road and Norwood 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.
- There is another gate on the right, which has a width of 150cm.
Access Point (Dulwich Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Dulwich Road.
- 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 width of the gap is 168cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
- 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Access Point (Brixton Water Lane)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located off Brixton Water 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).
- There are bollards at this access point.
- There is a bollard at this access point, reducing the width to 158cm.
Access Point (Arlingford Road/ Brailsford Road)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located in between Arlingford Road and Brailsford 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 102cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
- There is a ramp with a very easy incline.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have tarmac, concrete and muddy 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.
Play Area
- There is a children's play area located next to the Arlington Road access point.
- There is 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Play Area - Male Standard Toilet- Left Hand Transfer)
- 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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- There is a low colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- 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.
- 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Stable Block - Male and Female Standard Toilets - Right Hand Transfer)
- 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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- There is a medium colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (near Arlingford Road - Left Hand Transfer)
- 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 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 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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- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- 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).