Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest underground station is Clapham North.
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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- There is on street parking behind the venue on Sainsbury Road.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The door opening is 122cm (4ft) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the ticket office and footbridge.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 5 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.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, to the left of the main entrance.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the ticket office and footbridge.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is not available only on request.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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Comments
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- The ticket office is due to close in June 2016.
- There are ticket machines available at a height of 100cm.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music/noise.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- There are ticket barriers are 63cm wide, with an accessible barrier at 110cm.
Level Change (Platforms)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located leading down to both platforms from the main entrance.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Eating and Drinking (Brown & Green)
- The following information is for the cafe.
- The cafe is located to the left as you enter.
- 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 3m (3yd 10in) from the accessible entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 70cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are not available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Outside Access (Platform 1 Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Sainsbury Road, 150m to the left of the accessible entrance.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 147cm (4ft 10in) wide.
Level Change (Platform 1 Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on Sainsbury Road leading down to the entrance.
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Comments
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- There are speed bumps to overcome on the route.
Train Station
- There are generally 2 member(s) of staff on duty.
- The station is staffed.
- There is not an office to obtain help.
- The station is not staffed between 00:30 - 05:30.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located to the right as you enter the accessible entrance.
- The ticket office is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- The train companies that operate within this station include:.
- Please click here for access information for Southern Rail.
- There is not a taxi rank at the station.
- Shops and services within the station include a coffee shop.
- All key concourse shops and services have level access.
- There are 2 platform(s) in the station.
- The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 1.
- The platform(s) accessed by steps only is / are 2.
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Additional Station Information
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- Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
- Wider ticket barriers are available to access platforms.
- Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1 and 2.
- Accessible toilets are not located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are not located on the main station concourse.
- There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
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Comments
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- There is sheltered seating available on both platforms.
- There is a waiting room located on platform 1.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the accessible entrance, 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 required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 244cm (5ft 7in x 8ft).
- 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 not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency 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 coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted 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 are mirrors.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 towel dispenser is 119cm (3ft 11in) high.
- 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 grab rails 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.
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Comments
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- There is a second wash basin with separate push taps at a height of 85cm.
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 on platform 1.
- The female and male toilets are 7m (7yd 1ft) from the platform 1 entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Standard Toilets)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of both toilets.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep.
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The first steps are shallow.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.