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Compton Stand - Balcony - Compton Suite and Old Clock Tower Bar

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 at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The Ground, Lower Tier, and Upper Tier can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located to the left as you enter the Compton Suite and inside the Compton Suite Executive Box.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right of Compton Stand Lift 1.
    • Gender neutral step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter the Compton Suite.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include pillars.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the walls and floor along most circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Lift (Compton Stand - Lift 1)

  • The lift surveyed is located in front of Access Point 3, at the rear of the stands.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The Ground, Lower Tier, Balcony, and Upper Tier can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a medium 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 1000kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 100cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 104cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and an intercom hearing assistance system.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs (Staircase GG)

  • The stairs are located at the rear of the stand.
  • The Ground, Lower Tier, Balcony, and Upper Tier can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.

Eating and Drinking (Old Clock Tower Bar)

  • Location and Access View
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is open plan access.
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The bar is located to the right as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the bar.
    • The height of the bar is 86cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the bar.
  • Service View
    • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering and a designated seating area.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Spectator Seating Area

  • The seating area is partially sheltered.
  • There is tiered seating in this area.
  • Designated spaces for wheelchair users are available.
  • There is no standard seating with step-free level access in this area.
  • All rows of seating have stepped access in this area.
  • Seating available includes: flip-down seats without armrests.
  • This seating area has a dedicated food and drink outlet.
  • This seating area has toilet facilities with adaptations and standard toilet facilities.
  • The standard toilets are located in front of Lift 1.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left as you enter the Compton Suite.

Designated Viewing Area

  • The designated viewing area surveyed is located in front of the Old Clock Tower Bar.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated viewing area.
  • The designated viewing area is clearly signed.
  • There are 7 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The view from this area is clear from obstructions.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • There is a steward available for assistance.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats with armrests.
  • There is a toilet with adaptations close to the designated viewing area (within approximately 50m).

Executive Boxes (Compton Suite)

  • The executive box is located on the balcony, on the left end of the Compton Stand.
  • The box surveyed was Compton Suite.
  • There is step-free level access into the box.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 106cm.
  • 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 have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a food and drink counter in this area.
  • The height of the counter is 92cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs, sofas and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is 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.
  • There are toilets with adaptations available.
  • Viewing Area View
    • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
    • The doors open by sliding.
    • The width of the opening is 152cm.
    • There is step-free level access into the viewing area.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance.
    • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats with armrests.
    • There is stepped access to seating.

Hospitality (Compton Suite)

  • The Compton Suite is located ahead to the left as you enter via Lift 1.
  • There is step-free level access into the suite.
  • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a food and drink counter in this area.
  • The height of the counter is 110cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • 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, high tables and long tables.
  • Some 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 is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There are toilets with adaptations and standard toilets available.
  • There are three self-service counters, 85cm high in the seating area.

Toilet with Adaptations (Compton Stand Balcony - Compton Suite - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter.
    • The distance from the entrance is 2m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • 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 by sliding (bi-fold) and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a twist 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 180cm (width) x 222cm (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 126cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the 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 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • 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 120cm 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 are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 65cm 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 low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 91cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • 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 and unshaded light sources.