Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Facilities available in the venue include: rooms for hire, The Baked Bean Charity office, and kitchen area.
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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 parking is located on Culvert Road.
- The nearest train station is Battersea Park.
- The nearest step-free train station is Clapham Junction.
- 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, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
- The ground and first floor 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.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground and first floor.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, to the left of the main entrance.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the first floor.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor within the standard female toilets.
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.
Entrance
- This entrance is located on Culvert Road.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is not 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 a bell at a height of 86cm.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 130cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Kitchen (Coffee Bar and Kitchen)
- The kitchen is located ahead and to the left of the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 76cm.
- There are two similar doors to access the coffee bar area
The kitchen can be accessed via a similar door at the end of the corridor, or through the coffee bar area. - There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Under counter cupboards are available.
- The hob is 90cm from the floor.
- A lowered hob is not available.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 92cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a lever tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (Meeting Room)
- The room is located on the ground floor, to the left of the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 66cm.
- 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 suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (Hall)
- The room is located on the ground floor ahead of the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
- 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.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 152cm.
- 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.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (Handicraft Room)
- The room is located on the right hand side of the ground floor.
- The distance from the main entrance is 14m.
- 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 are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 67cm.
- 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.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is a kitchen area at the front of the room.
The counter height is 89cm.
The kitchen area has a sink, kettle, fridge and microwave.
There is a similar room next door, which has a vinyl floor.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the left of the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- 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 163cm (width) x 212cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 81cm (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 50cm 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 high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 102cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 91cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a pedal bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 168cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located at the right hand side of the building.
- The distance from the entrance is 15m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
- The ground and first floor 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, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 78cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 107cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high 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 and a visual floor indicator.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located at the right hand side of the building.
- There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 20 steps between floors.
- The steps have some clear markings and have a handrail on the left going up.
- The handrail is not easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail does 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 16cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Room (Brick Room)
- The room is located on the first floor.
- The distance from the lift is 7m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 135cm.
- 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 patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee 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.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor.
- The distance from the lift is 12m.
- 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 signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 185cm (width) x 162cm (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 135cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the 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 varying visual contrasts.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 46cm 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 high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has varying visual contrasts.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 84cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a pedal bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 130cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
