Skip to main content
The new name for DisabledGo

Search for accessible places to go

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

St Mary Magdalene Wandsworth Common

210 Trinity Road, Wandsworth, London, SW17 7HP

View Accessibility Symbols

Accessibility Symbols

For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide.

Close this popup window.

Access Guide

Show Easy Read

Overview

  • About View
    • Facilities available in the venue include: the main church hall and other halls for hire.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is an alternative entrance which visitors can use to access the vestry hall, bypassing the steps internally.
      The door here has a width of 79cm and opens towards you.
      There are 2 steps which can be overcome using a portable ramp.
      Vestry hall is 2 metres from this entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the altar, vestry hall, the lady chapel and the ambulant toilet.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
    • Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), large print (on request) and audio (on request).
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right of the main church hall.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located to the rear of the venue, by the vestry hall.
    • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located to the right of the main church hall.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue, in Trinity Road.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 80cm.
  • The width of the opening is 139cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the altar, vestry hall, the lady chapel and the ambulant toilet.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is a level change with 3 steps to get to the rear of the venue.
    The highest step is 18cm and the going of the steps is 28cm.
    There are handrails on both side.

Room (Main Church Hall)

  • The room is located just beyond the main entrance to the right.
  • The distance from the main entrance 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 are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 138cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 85cm.
  • The height of the push pad to enter is 86cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the altar.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Room (Vestry Hall)

  • The room is located to the rear of the venue.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 55m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has steps and manual doors.
  • There is written text 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 towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The height of the kitchen sink is 88cm.
    The work surface and wash basin are 90cm high.
    An oven and stove are available.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right in the main church hall.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 148cm (width) x 218cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • 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 43cm 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 120cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 76cm 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 93cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • 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 are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 118cm and 183cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 75cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.