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Barclays Media Centre

Lord's Cricket Ground, St John's Wood, London, NW8 8QN

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Overview

  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access via lift at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the upper first floor.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • The upper first floor can be accessed via stairs.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located down the corridor to the right as you exit the lift.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the left and right as you exit the lift.

Lift (Barclays Media Centre)

  • The lift surveyed is located at the front of the Barclays Media Centre.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground and first floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 81cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 112cm (width) x 143cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • The first floor has step-free access via lift.
    • The upper first floor has stepped access only.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
    • The following areas have stepped access: seats 1 to 78 and seats 115 to 144 in the writer's area and boxes 1 to 8.
  • Circulation View
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: high stools.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Hospitality (Bar)

  • The bar is located straight ahead as you exit the lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the bar.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is a food and drink counter in this area.
  • The height of the counter is 114cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • The type of service provided in this room can vary.
  • The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
  • There are toilets with adaptations and standard toilets available.

Hospitality (Writer's Area)

  • The Writer's Area is located to the right as you exit the lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 161cm.
  • The following areas have stepped access: seats 1 to 78 and seats 115 to 144.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables 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 were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • The type of service provided in this room can vary.
  • The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
  • There are toilets with adaptations and standard toilets available.

Hospitality (Box 10)

  • Box 10 is located down the corridor to the left as you exit the lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the box.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The following areas have stepped access: Boxes 1 to 8.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and high tables.
  • 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 is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • The type of service provided in this room can vary.
  • The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
  • There are toilets with adaptations and standard toilets available.

Toilet with Adaptations (Barclays Media Centre - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located down the corridor to the right as you exit the lift.
    • The distance from the lift is 30m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • 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 colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 94cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 152cm (width) x 223cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 87cm 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 no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Stairs (Boxes 1-8)

  • The stairs are located down the corridor to the right as you exit the lift.
  • The first floor and upper first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.