Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
- This venue is situated in Forest Hill.
- The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Forest Hill.
Opening Times
- Monday 07:15 - 16:20.
- Tuesday 07:15 - 16:20.
- Wednesday 07:15 - 16:20.
- Thursday 07:15 - 16:20.
- Friday 07:15 - 16:20.
- Saturday 07:15 - 16:20.
- Sunday 08:00 - 16:20.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Limited Blue Badge bays are available to use inside the park to the right as you go up the slope via the London Road entrance.
Outside Access (London Road)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 117cm (3ft 10in).
Level Change (London Road)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 160cm (5ft 3in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the right by the Horniman Museum bus stop ME.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not 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 in the centre of the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located all around the gardens.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
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Comments
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- Most paths within the gardens have varying degrees of slope and steps.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the museum entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the museum block. As you enter from London Road turn left to enter the museum block.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 197cm (5ft x 6ft 6in).
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- 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 an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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.
- 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 62cm (2ft).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- 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 good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located Inside the accessabile toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm (2ft 9in).
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Comments
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- A drop down rail is available.
- Toilet facilities are open from 08:30 - 15:50.
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Comments
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- A drop down rail is available.
- Toilet facilities are open from 08:30 - 15:50.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the toilet block to the right of the museum as you enter.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the museum entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
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Comments
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- Toilet facilities are open from 08:30 - 15:50.