Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Facilities available in the venue include: two studios, an office with kitchen area, changing rooms, a meeting room, standard toilets and a toilet with adaptations.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is on-street standard parking.
- The nearest train station is Clapham Junction Train Station.
- The nearest underground station is Battersea Power Underground Station.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: Studio 1 (large studio) on the ground floor (which also contains some of the standard toilet facilities).
- Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
- The ground, first, second and third floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request).
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: phone charging points and Wi-Fi.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located on the second floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
- The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
- The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located to the left inside Studio 1 (large studio) on the ground floor, and to the right as you exit the lift on the second floor.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Standard changing facilities are located to the left and straight ahead as you enter the office on the first floor.
Parking
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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On-street Parking
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- On-street standard parking is available.
- There is standard on-street parking available in marked strips outside the venue on Holman Road.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building, on Holman Road.
- The approach to the entrance has a bollard.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 135cm.
- There is a key pad at a height of 147cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 99cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 136cm.
- There is also a key pad to exit through this entrance at a height of 141cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: Studio 1 (large studio) on the ground floor (which also contains some of the standard toilet facilities).
- Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: benches.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (Studio 1 - Large)
- The room is located straight ahead and to the left as you enter the building.
- The distance from the main entrance is 9m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free access via ramp into the room.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 76cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (Studio 2 - Small)
- The room is located straight ahead and to the right as you enter the building.
- The distance from the main entrance is 9m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 76cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter the building.
- The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The ground, first, second and third floors are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 89cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 99cm (width) x 139cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- London Children's Ballet only occupy the ground, first and second floors.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you enter the building.
- There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
- The ground, first, second and third floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 18 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- London Children's Ballet only occupy the ground, first and second floors.
Room (Office)
- The room is located to the left as you exit the lift on the first floor.
- The distance from the lift is 3m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a key pad at a height of 138cm.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 123cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and high stools.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables, coffee tables and desks.
- Some desks are fixed.
- Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Kitchen (Office)
- The kitchen is located to the left and left again as you enter the office on the first floor.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There are no doors into the kitchen - it forms part of the open plan office.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
- The sink is 92cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a twist/turn tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: high stools.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: high tables.
- The tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Room (Meeting Room)
- The room is located to the right as you enter the office on the first floor.
- The distance from the lift is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 76cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Standard Changing Room
- The changing room surveyed is located to the left and straight ahead as you enter the office on the first floor.
- The distance from the lift is 23m.
- The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the changing room.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- Additional features include: coat hooks.
- The changing room has a waste bin.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the second floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
- The distance from the lift is 3m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 147cm (width) x 217cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 91cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 83cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 98cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 127cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.