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Ladywell Fields

Ladywell, SE13 7HP

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Overview

  • About View
    • Ladywell Fields is a public park that stretches for about one mile along the River Ravensbourne, featuring open green spaces and mature trees.
    • The following is available here: a café, a grassed play area, an outdoor gym, parkland, a playground, sports courts and woodland.
    • The following is also available here: an adventure playground, bowling green, skate park, nature reserve, and Ladywell Arena.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting Around View
    • The following areas have stepped access: various points throughout the park; most steps can be overcome by using different routes.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: various points throughout the park, specifically at most bridges across the Ravensbourne River.
    • Circulation routes around the site consist of: surfaced footpaths, unsurfaced paths and grassed areas.
    • Some resting areas are available along circulation routes.
    • Some wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Map boards are provided.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located within the toilet block 160m from the Ladywell Road access point, adjacent to the café.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located within the toilet block.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations within the toilet block.

Access Points

  • Access Points View
    • There are 19 access points to Ladywell Fields.
    • The access points are located on Ladywell Road, from Ladywell Station, across the Ravensbourne River bridge at St Mary's, at the University Hospital Lewisham off Lewisham High Street, Albacore Crescent, Medusa Road, Silvermere Road (2), Malyons Road (2), Dressington Avenue (3), Ewhurst Road, Ravensbourne Park (2), Bourneville Road, and Adenmore Road (2).
    • All access points are step-free.
    • The approach to the access points may include uneven surfaces, steep slopes and bollards.
    • Some access points are clearly signed.
    • The access points include open gaps.
    • Some gaps are at least 150cm wide.

Ladywell Fields

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a playground, a grassed play area, sports courts, parkland, woodland and walkways.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac, block paving, bonded gravel, rubber matting and boardwalk.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces, bollards and bins.
    • There are also unsurfaced paths/trails in limited areas.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: compact earth and loose stones.
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some paths/trails have sections with: overgrown vegetation and bins.
    • There is wayfinding signage in this area.
    • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access:
      • the Ravensbourne River bridge after the Albacore Crescent access point;
      • the railway footbridge. There is a parallel sloped surface here that overcomes the steps;
      • access to the Backwaters seating area near the Dressington Avenue access point. There is an alternative sloped route which overcomes these steps;
      • near the Ravensbourne River bridge near the Dressington Avenue access point;
      • along the Ravensbourne River railway bridge underpass;
      • access to some riverbank areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes:
      • near the Ladywell Road access point and from Ladywell Station;
      • near the University Hospital Lewisham access point;
      • the walkway near the ball courts;
      • after the Albacore Crescent access point;
      • all walkways between the Ewhurst Road and Ravensbourne Park access points towards the Ravensbourne River;
      • off the Adenmore Road access point at Dixie Court;
      • the Backwaters seating areas on either side of the Ravensbourne River;
      • either side of the Ravensbourne River railway bridge underpass;
      • at most bridges across the Ravensbourne River;
      • the railway footbridge.
  • Playground View
    • The playground is accessed via a gate.
    • The width of the opening is 113cm.
    • Some of the play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rocking, climbing, balancing, crawling, viewing and social play (e.g. water or sand pits, talk tubes, hopscotch, roundabouts, see-saws).
    • Routes around the play equipment are firm and even.
    • Routes around the play equipment are less than 150cm wide.
    • There is an additional play area near the Bourneville Road access point.

Eating and Drinking (Fields Café)

  • Location and Access View
    • There is one step into this area.
    • There are no handrails for the step.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step is 6cm.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 205cm.
    • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located straight ahead after the entrance, on the right.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 96cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 99cm.
    • The payment machine is moveable.
  • Service View
    • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menu types include: wall-mounted and countertop.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is both inside and outside.
    • The outdoor seating area is partially covered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and picnic tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Entrance (Toilet Block)

  • This entrance is located to the left of the café.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 97cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead after the entrance to the toilet block.
    • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a low colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 144cm (width) x 400cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 74cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 83cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.