Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include an indoor bowling green and a cafe/bar.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include an outdoor bowling green.
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Comments
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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.
- New members are welcome.
- 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.
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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Comments
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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.
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.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located in front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 450cm (11ft 6in x 14ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge 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.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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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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- There is a level footpath directly from the car park to the outdoor bowling green, to the left of the building.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 143cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
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Comments
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- There is a code reader at the entrance door for members to access the building.
- The height of the reader is between 110-120cm.
- The code reader for the second set of doors is between 103-115cm high.
- There is a push button to exit both doors which is 100cm high.
- There is a code reader at the entrance door for members to access the building.
Level Change (Access to Outdoor Bowling Green)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- 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/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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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.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 21/06/2023.
- The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
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Comments
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- There is also a low level desk for signing in after the second set of doors.
Counter
- The counter is 6m (6yd 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There is not a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- This counter is used for players to sign in upon entry.
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 good.
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Comments
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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 and bench seating around the bowling area.
- There is a slightly raised threshold at the access points from the surrounding walkways onto the bowling rinks.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café/bar.
- The café/bar is located at the rear of the venue, behind the indoor bowls green.
- 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 approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The standard height for tables is 72cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
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Comments
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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.
- The café counter was closed at the time of survey (June 2023).
Standard Changing Room (Male and Female)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left and right immediately after the reception.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are not available within the changing room(s).
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Comments
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- There are lockers at all heights near to the changing rooms and on the walkway around the rink.
- The changing room door is single, opens away from you and is 75cm wide.
- There are lockers at all heights near to the changing rooms and on the walkway around the rink.
Toilet with Adaptations (Café - Right Hand Transfer)
- 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 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located beyond the bowling green, to the left as you enter the café/bar.
- 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 lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is easy to open.
- 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 not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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 the left.
- 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 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 wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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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 high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- 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 low to moderate.
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Comments
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- At the time of survey (June 2023), the light wasn't working.
Standard Toilet(s) (Café - Male and Female)
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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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter the café/bar.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There are additional standard toilets within the male and female changing rooms.
Standard Toilet(s) (Changing Rooms - Male and Female)
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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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the male and female changing rooms.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a diagonal grab rail to the right of the female toilet which has poor contrast with the wall.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available 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.