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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Café and Community activities.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include Café, Childrens play area, BMX track, Skate board park, Pond and Woodland walks.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Beckenham Hill.

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the end of the access road from the main entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the courtyard.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the courtyard.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Access Point (Beckenham Hill Road Main Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Beckenham Hill Road.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • This access point is predominantly vehicular.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located after the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • There are additional access points at Railway Bridge, Old Bromley Road, Ravensbourne, Crab Hill, Foxglove, Beckenham Place Park and Stumps Hill Wood.

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Access Point (Old Bromley Road access to BMX Park, Children's Play Area and Skate Park)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Old Bromley 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 gate is permanently held open.
  • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
  • The width of the gap is 160cm.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading to the access gate.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Children's Play Areas

• There are two children's playgrounds in Beckenham Place Park.
• The western side playground has a sandpit, swings and other wooden play features. It is located near the Homestead Café.
  
• The eastern side playground is located by the Old Bromley Road entrance next to the Skate Park. Old Bromley Road play area is accessed via a sprung gate that opens inwardly and has a width of 90cm.

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The Skate Park and BMX Track

• The skate park and BMX track are on the eastern side by the Old Bromley Road entrance.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The path(s) has a / have compact earth, tarmac, gravel and muddy surface(s).
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are steep, slight and moderate slopes on the paths.
• There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Outside Access (Courtyard Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located opposite the car park.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 225cm.
• Comments View
  • This entrance leads to the courtyard with facilities, accessible toilet and standard toilet, the café and the shop.

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Outside Access (Entrance to Homestead Cafe)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the courtyard.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 102cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There is a second door used for exiting during busy periods that measures 110cm wide, is permanently open and has a lip at the threshold.

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Eating and Drinking (Homestead Cafe)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located to the east of the car park.
• The bar does 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.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the café entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• 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 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.

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• Comments View
  • The café offers take away drinks and snacks only. The tables are all picnic tables located in the courtyard. They all have table top height of 70cm.

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Accessible Toilet (Homestead Courtyard - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the courtyard toilet block.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 215cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
  • 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 76cm (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 lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • 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).
• 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 both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • 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 fair.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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 moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Homestead Courtyard)

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• 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 courtyard toilet block.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the toilet block entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the male and female toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Additional Info

• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.

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• Comments View
  • The Mansion has a café bar located within. There are also community activities that take place within the building.