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Introduction

The Tereza Joanne boat is permanently moored at the eastern end of King George V Dock.
It has bars and function rooms available for hire for parties and corporate events.
It is also licensed to hold civil wedding and partnership ceremonies.
It is open according to the bookings.

Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
This venue is situated in King George V Dock.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Woolwich Arsenal / West Ham.
The nearest underground station is Canning Town.

Comments View
- The venue is also close to Gallions Reach DLR station.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is at the side of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 17m (18yd 1ft) 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 uneven surfaces.
- There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Comments View
- Vehicles can drive up to the boat entrance ramp to drop off if necessary.
- The Blue Badge parking area is on tarmac.
- The rest of the car park is loose chippings.

Opening Times

The office opening times for the office are 10am-6pm every weekday.
The venue opens when certain events are taking place.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the side of the boat.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located from the dockside up to the boat.
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 140cm (4ft 7in).

Comments View
- The dock is not tidal but water levels do vary slightly.
- The slope of the entrance ramp may vary between level and moderate.

Inside Access

There is not a hearing assistance system.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are adjustable.

Comments View
- The main bar and function room are at entrance level.
- There is level access to these areas.
- Access to the open air upper deck is by stairs only.

Outside Access (Access to main deck outside seating / smoking area)

This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the main deck to the outside.
There is level access into the venue.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.

Comments View
- This door can also be used as an alternative entrance to the venue if the doors are already open.
- Children are not permitted in the smoking area.

Eating and Drinking

The following information is for the bar.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
The distance between the floor and the highest table is 100cm (3ft 3in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.

Comments View
- Service can be table service or counter service according to the agreed hospitality package.
- Self-catering options are also available.
- Furniture is laid out as required.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are below deck - main deck - upper deck.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is not a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Other View
- The services on the floors which are not accessible are upper deck seating, lower deck standard toilets.
Comments View
- The door at the top of the stairs to the upper deck has a medium step-over threshold.

Accessible Toilet

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

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 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left after the main entrance.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 260cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 6in).
- There is not 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There are not mirrors.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
- 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 toilet roll holder is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
- 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 fair.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
Comments View
- The baby change bench is 85cm high.
- The bench restricts the turning space in the accessible toilet.

Standard Toilet(s)

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 on the lower deck.
- The female and male toilets are 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.