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Royal Victoria Gardens

Pier Road, Off Albert Road, North Woolwich, London, E16 2NW

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include basketball courts, tennis courts and a bowling green.

Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
  • This venue is situated in North Woolwich.
  • The venue is in a pedestrian area.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest mainline station is Woolwich Dockyard.
  • The nearest underground station is North Greenwich.

Park Opening Times

  • The park is open from dawn until dusk every day of the year.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Access Point (Albert Road Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Albert Road, adjacent to the playground.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The width of the gap is 122cm.
    • The railings have an opening width of 122cm. The access gate itself is wider than 180cm.

Access Point (Games Court Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Albert Road, to the north of the park.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The width of the gap is 122cm.

Access Point (Woolwich Manor Way)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Woolwich Manor Way.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • There are bollards at this access point.
    • There is a bollard in the middle of the path, but the gaps either side of it are both wider than 180cm.
  • Comments View
    • There is a slope with a very easy incline at this entrance.

Access Point (Capital Ring East)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located adjacent to the River Thames.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The width of the gap is 122cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located before and beyond the gate.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 122cm (4ft).
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the bottom of the ramp leading from Woolwich Manor Way to the park, and at the gate.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 5cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • The section of ramp after the gate has a handrail on the left going up.

Access Point (Capital Ring West)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located adjacent to the River Thames.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The width of the gap is 134cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located before and after the gate.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the bottom of Ramp 1.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 4cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • There are two ramps, both with a steep gradient up and over the Thames flood defences.
    • Both ramps have a handrail on the right going up, except for the first section near the Woolwich Ferry, which has a handrail on the left going up (photograph 1).
    • This entrance leads to and from the northern Woolwich Ferry terminal, along the riverfront and into the park.

Access Point (Pier Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Pier Road.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The width of the gap is 146cm.
    • There are bollards at this access point.

Access Point (Royal Albert Entrance)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Albert Road, adjacent to the police station.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The width of the gap is 159cm.

Park

  • There are on street Blue Badge bays available (within approx. 200m).
  • Access to the park is via a level path, a ramped/sloped path with a slight gradient, a ramped/sloped path with a steep gradient, a stepped path, an uneven path and a ramped/sloped/ path which is also stepped.
  • Access into the Park View
    • Some of the step free access points are under 75cm in width.
  • Access Around the Park View
    • The park or garden does have footpaths.
    • The path(s) has a / have tarmac and concrete surface(s).
    • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There are steep and slight slopes on the paths.
    • The park has step free access throughout.
    • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Staff and Services View
    • There is not a member of staff (generally on duty) trained in British/Irish Sign Language.
    • A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • Toilet and/or changing facilities include; accessible toilet(s) and standard toilet(s).
  • Other Facilities View
    • Other facilities in the park include; children's play area, tennis courts, a bowling green, exercise equipment and an all weather pitch.
  • Additional Information View
    • All access gates are permanently held open whenever the park is open.
      There are steps throughout the park, but all can be bypassed by slopes (some of which are steep and/or uneven).

Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Woolwich Manor Way entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located at the side of the venue.
    • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 250cm (5ft 7in x 8ft 2in).
    • 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 left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 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).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • 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 not a mirror.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • 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 119cm (3ft 11in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • 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 good.
    • 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 moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There are no members of staff generally on duty in the park, so you need your own RADAR key to access this facility.

Level Change (Accessible Toilet and Standard Toilets)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the toilets.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up.

Standard Toilet(s)