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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include indoor bowling rinks and a cafe/bar.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include outdoor bowling green.

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  • 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.
  • 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.

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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.

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  • The venue is approximately 60m from Platform 1 (London bound) of Lower Sydenham Station.
  • Access to platform 2 is by bridge and steps only.

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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in April 2021.
• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .

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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.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 450cm (11ft 6in x 14ft 9in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated 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.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points in the car park.
  • There is a level footpath directly from the car park to the outdoor bowling green, to the left of the building.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open both ways.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.
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  • The first doors have a push button to exit.
  • The button is in reach of a wheelchair user.
  • The second doors are to the left, after reception.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Outside Access (Access From Rear Garden)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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  • This entrance leads from the rear patio into the cafe/bar.

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Level Change (Access From Rear Garden)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Level Change (Access to Outdoor Bowling Green)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• 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 or slope does bypass the step(s).

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  • 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.

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Reception

• The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are not trained to use the system.

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  • There is also a low level desk for signing in after the main reception.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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  • There is a slightly raised threshold at the access points from the surrounding walkways onto the bowling rinks.
  • There are seats without armrests around the bowling area.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the cafe/bar.
• 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 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Drinking straws are available.

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  • 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.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located beyond the bowling rinks, next to the entrance to the cafe/bar.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • 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 an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing rooms are located to the left and right immediately after reception.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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  • There are lockers at all heights near to the changing rooms and on the walkway around the rink.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located ahead after the main entrance, next to the entrance to the cafe/bar.
  • The female and male toilets are 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
• Comments View
  • There are additional standard toilets within the male and female changing rooms.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.