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Blackheath Village Post Office

Blackheath Grove, Blackheath, Lewisham, London, SE3 0AU

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a full-service post office and stationary shop.

Location

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Saturday 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Sunday Closed.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is Blackheath Grove Car Park.
    • The car park is located 50m to the right as you face the entrance to the post office.
    • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 183cm x 509cm (6ft x 16ft 8in).
    • On street Blue Badge parking is located directly outside the venue.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • All on-street standard parking in the vicinity is restricted to resident permit holders only.

Outside Access (Blackheath Grove)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).

Level Change (Blackheath Grove)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • 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 not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 220cm (7ft 3in).

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 moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • Aisle widths to access both counters from the entrance are over 75cm; however some of the aisles in the rest of the shop are narrower, with minimum widths of 60cm.

Counter (Post Office)

  • The counter is 13m (14yd 8in) 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a lowered section.
  • The height of the lowered section of the counter is 80cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Counter (Shop)

  • The counter is 4m (4yd 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a lowered section.
  • The height of the lowered section of the counter is 80cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested 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.