Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Hampton.
- The nearest underground station is Richmond.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Sainsbury's.
- The car park is located behind the venue on The Avenue.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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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 are 2 Blue Badge bays in the Sainsbury's Car Park.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 165cm (5ft 5in).
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
- 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 push button to exit the venue as shown in photograph 4.
- The height of the button is 142cm.
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 medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played at various times depending on the activity.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Rooms - Poppy (Crèche), Lavender (Clinic) and Bluebell (Kitchen/Multi-Use)
- The Poppy Room is located to the right of the building.
- The door is single and has an opening width of 80cm.
- The door is heavy and opens away from you (push).
- The surface of the flooring in the room is laminate.
- The table is 74cm high.
- This room is shown in photographs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- The Lavender Room is located at the rear of the building.
- The door is single and has an opening width of 93cm.
- The door is heavy and opens away from you (push).
- The surface of the flooring in the room is vinyl.
- A chair without armrests is available.
- The fixed table is 74cm high.
- This room is shown in photographs 6, 7 and 8.
- The Bluebell Room is located to the left of the building.
- The door is single and has an opening width of 76cm.
- The door is heavy and opens away from you (push).
- There is a sofa.
- The surface of the flooring in the room is laminate.
- The height of the kitchen worktop is 93cm.
- This room is shown in photographs 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13.
Outside Play Area
- The outside play area is accessed via the crèche.
- The width of the door is 78cm.
- The door is double (one side locked).
- The door is heavy and opens away from you (push).
- There is a small lip at the threshold of the entrance.
- There are some uneven areas around the play area.
- The surface of the flooring in the area is soft rubber.
- There are several pieces of play equipment for the children to use.
Toilet with Adaptations
- 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 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the building.
- 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 225cm (4ft 8in x 7ft 5in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 61cm (2ft).
- 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is a/are 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 fair.
- 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 good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft).
Standard Toilet(s)
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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 Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located at the rear of the building.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located opposite the venue in the park.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- Home visits / services are not available.
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Comments
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- Please contact the venue for BSL information.