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Lewisham Indoor Bowls Centre

Kangley Bridge Road, Lower Sydenham, London, SE26 5AQ

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include an indoor bowling green and a cafe/bar.
  • Services / facilities within the grounds include an outdoor bowling green.
  • Comments View
    • The outdoor bowling green is located at the rear of the building.
    • It belongs to Britannic House Bowls Club.
    • It is available for members only.
    • New members are welcome.
    • The club also holds private indoor bowling sessions outside of the public opening times.
    • The venue hosts a range of indoor bowling sessions including groups for people with disabilities and visual impairment.
    • Please contact the venue for details.

Location

  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Lower Sydenham.
  • The nearest underground station is Clapham South.
  • The nearest DLR station is Beckenham Road Tramlink.
  • Comments View
    • The venue is approximately 60m from Platform 1 (London bound) of Lower Sydenham Station.
    • Access to platform 2 is by bridge and steps only.

Opening Times

  • Monday 10:00 - 21:30.
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 21:30.
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 21:30.
  • Thursday 10:00 - 21:30.
  • Friday 10:00 - 21:30.
  • Saturday 10:00 - 18:30.
  • Sunday 10:00 - 18:30.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located in front of the venue.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
    • There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 450cm (11ft 6in x 14ft 9in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
    • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There is a level footpath directly from the car park to the outdoor bowling green, to the left of the building.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 108cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 143cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • Comments View
    • There is a code reader at the entrance door for members to access the building.
    • The height of the reader is between 110-120cm.
    • The code reader for the second set of doors is between 103-115cm high.
    • There is a push button to exit both doors which is 100cm high.

Level Change (Access to Outdoor Bowling Green)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp or slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the bowling green.
  • There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are shallow.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are in the centre.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • The ramp and steps lead to the level path around the outdoor bowling green.
    • From this path there is a very deep step down and across the gulley around the edge of the bowling green.
    • This is overcome by a portable ramp which is brought out of the main building.
    • The ramp is 100cm wide.
    • It does not have handrails.

Reception

  • The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
  • The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 21/06/2023.
  • The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
  • Comments View
    • There is also a low level desk for signing in after the second set of doors.

Counter

  • The counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is not a lowered section.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a slightly raised threshold at the access points from the surrounding walkways onto the bowling rinks.
    • There are seats without armrests and bench seating around the bowling area.

Eating and Drinking

  • The following information is for the café/bar.
  • The café/bar is located at the rear of the venue, behind the indoor bowls green.
  • The bar does not serve food.
  • 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.
  • Some chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Comments View
    • The cafe serves hot and cold drinks and, at certain times, alcoholic drinks.
    • The seating area has windows to view both the indoor and outdoor bowls.
    • The café counter was closed at the time of survey (June 2023).

Standard Changing Room (Male and Female)

  • There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
  • The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left and right immediately after the reception.
  • There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
  • Shower facilities are not available within the changing room(s).
  • Comments View
    • There are lockers at all heights near to the changing rooms and on the walkway around the rink.
    • The changing room door is single, opens away from you and is 75cm wide.

Accessible Toilet (Café - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located beyond the bowling green, to the left as you enter the café/bar.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 210cm (6ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
    • 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • 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 not an emergency alarm.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • 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 a mirror.
    • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
    • 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • 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 poor.
    • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • Comments View
    • At the time of survey (June 2023), the light wasn't working.

Standard Toilet(s) (Café - Male and Female)

Standard Toilet(s) (Changing Rooms - Male and Female)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the male and female changing rooms.
    • The female and male toilets are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
    • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a diagonal grab rail to the right of the female toilet which has poor contrast with the wall.

Additional Info

  • 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 normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.
  • Home visits / services are not available.