Access Guide
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.
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.
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) .
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 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- 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.
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
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- 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.
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.
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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Comments
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- This entrance leads from the rear patio into the cafe/bar.
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.
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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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 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.
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.
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.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
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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Comments
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- There are lockers at all heights near to the changing rooms and on the walkway around the rink.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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Comments
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- There are additional standard toilets within the male and female changing rooms.
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.