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Leader's Gardens

Putney Embankment, London, SW15 1LW

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Overview

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Access Point (Ashlone Road - North)

  • This access point is located at the north end of Ashlone Road.
  • The approach to the access point has a bollard.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There are double manual gates.
  • The gates are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 255cm.
  • The gates have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Access Point (Festing Road)

  • This access point is located on Festing Road.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There are double manual gates.
  • The gates are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 247cm.
  • The gates have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual gates.
  • The second set of gates are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 274cm.
  • The second set of gates have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, a grassed play area and sports courts.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, rubber tarmac, compact earth and uncompacted earth.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the tennis courts.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have bollards.
  • Playground View
    • There is a playground with an access point over 100cm wide.
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is not firm and even, but is over 150cm wide.
    • The play equipment is not within easy reach for a range of users.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, climbing and viewing.

Eating and Drinking (Loo Loos)

  • Location and Service View
    • The café is located ahead as you enter via the Ashlone Road North access point.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are wall-mounted.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 108cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, picnic tables and adapted picnic tables.
    • Some seating and tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.