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Forest Hill Station

Devonshire Road, Forest Hill, London, SE23 3HB

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a National Rail and London Overground station.

Location

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 05:30 - 01:00.
  • Tuesday 05:30 - 01:00.
  • Wednesday 05:30 - 01:00.
  • Thursday 05:30 - 01:00.
  • Friday 05:30 - 01:00.
  • Saturday 05:30 - 01:00.
  • Sunday 06:30 - 01:00.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment is by phone only (PayByPhone app or website), quoting location 801610.
    • The car park is located at the front of the station, outside Platform 1.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
    • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 235cm x 460cm (7ft 9in x 15ft 1in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) 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 dropped kerbs.
    • 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.

Outside Access (Devonshire Road - Platform 1)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Devonshire Road.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).

Outside Access (Perry Vale - Platform 2)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Perry Vale.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • Comments View
    • The standard barriers have an opening width of 60cm. The wide barriers have an opening width of 100cm.
  • Comments View
    • The standard barriers have an opening width of 60cm. The wide barriers have an opening width of 100cm.

Level Change (Stairs connecting platform 1 and 2)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located on either side of the footbridge linking the two platforms.
  • 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 height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

Level Change (Perry Vale Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located at the top of the steps.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located to the right as you pass through the ticket barriers.
  • 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 height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

Reception (Ticket Office)

  • The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Platform 1 entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are 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 11/07/2023.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • Comments View
    • Ticket office opening times 06.10-20.50 Monday to Friday, 06:40-21.15 Saturday & 07.10-21.45 Sunday.

Train Station

  • There are generally 2 member(s) of staff on duty.
  • The station is staffed.
  • There is an office to obtain help.
  • The office to obtain help is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Platform 1 Entrance.
  • This office is located immediately to the right as you enter from the Platform 1 Entrance, before you reach the ticket barriers.
    The station is staffed from the first to last train every day.
  • There is a ticket office.
  • The ticket office is located immediately to the right as you enter from the Platform 1 Entrance, before you reach the ticket barriers.
  • The ticket office is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Platform 1 Entrance.
  • The train companies operating from within this station are Southern and London Overground.
  • There is a taxi rank at the station.
  • The taxi rank is located immediately to the left as you face the Platform 1 entrance.
  • The taxi rank is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Platform 1 Entrance.
  • Shops and services within the station include Assistance and Tickets, Excess Fares Payment, and Forest Hill On The Hoof Coffee Station.
  • All key concourse shops and services have level access.
  • There are 2 platform(s) in the station.
  • The platform(s) which has/have level access is / are Platform 1 (from Devonshire Road - Platform 1 Entrance).
  • The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are Platform 2 (from Devonshire Road - Platform 1 Entrance).
  • Additional Station Information View
    • 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 Both.
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • The station is staffed whenever it is open (from first to last train).
    • The ticket office is open from 06:10-20:50 from Monday to Friday, 06:40-21:15 on Saturdays, and 07:10-21:45 on Sundays.

Train Station Platform

  • This information is for platform(s) 1-2.
  • The platform(s) which has/have level access is / are 1 - from Devonshire Road.
  • The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 2 - from Devonshire Road.
  • The platform(s) accessed by steps only is / are 1 and 2 - from Perry Vale.
  • Comments View
    • There are boarding ramps and help points located on the platforms.
    • On Platform 1 there is an enclosed waiting room with push button operated automatic doors. The buttons are 101cm high and the doors have an opening width of 127cm.

Lift (Footbridge)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located on platforms 1 and 2.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
  • Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
  • The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the either entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 137cm x 160cm (4ft 6in x 5ft 3in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

Accessible Toilet

  • 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.