Access Guide
Access To (Designated Viewing Area)
- The Edrich Stand is located at the north-east corner of the ground.
- View information on Lord’s Cricket Ground – Parking, Getting In and Getting Around (opens new tab).
- The most accessible route has step-free level access via lift.
- The lift bypasses steps.
- There are 94 steps.
- 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 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
Lift (Edrich Stand - Lift 1)
- The lift surveyed is located to the rear of the Edrich Stand.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- Floors 0 (Ground), 1 (Lower Tier), 2 (Balcony) and 3 (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 high colour contrast.
- None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 98cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 103cm (width) x 203cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
- The control buttons have a varying colour contrast.
- Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer, 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 and unshaded light sources.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Designated Viewing Area (Entrance 8)
- The designated viewing area surveyed is located to the left side of the Edrich Stand - Upper Tier, at Entrance 8.
- There is step-free access via ramp to the designated viewing area.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
- The designated viewing area is not clearly marked or signed.
- There are 4 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- The number of spaces for wheelchair users varies.
- 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).
Access To (Spectator Seating Area)
- The Edrich Stand is located at the north-east corner of the ground.
- View information on Lord’s Cricket Ground – Parking, Getting In and Getting Around (opens new tab).
- The most accessible route has step-free level access via lift.
- The lift bypasses steps.
- There are 94 steps.
- 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 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is numbered signage on or near the entrance.
- There are 5 steps as you enter.
- 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 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
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 with armrests and 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 toilet facilities are located in the concourse at the rear of the Edrich Stand - Upper Tier.
Food and Drink (Nursery View Bar)
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Restaurant Bar Café 1
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- The Nursery View Bar is located to the far right side of the Edrich Stand - Upper Tier.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is a bar.
- The surface height is 81cm.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Toilet with Adaptations (Edrich Stand - Upper Tier - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you exit Edrich Stand - Lift 1.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has a standard lift.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- 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 colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 92cm.
- The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 170cm (width) x 217cm (depth).
- There is not 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 103cm (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 49cm 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 114cm 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 72cm 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 68cm 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 107cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 93cm 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.