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Warner Stand - Upper Tier (Balcony)

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

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Lift (Warner Stand)

  • The lift surveyed is located within the Staircase XX lobby.
  • The distance from the lobby entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The Ground, Terrace, Balcony, and Pelham's can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a low 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 110cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 155cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer 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 vary in size.

Stairs (Warner Stand)

  • The stairs are located within the Staircase XX lobby.
  • The Ground, Terrace, Balcony, and Pelham's can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a permanently held open door to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: high stools.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Access To (Warner Stand - Upper Tier Balcony)

  • The Warner Stand is located on the north-west side of the ground.
  • View information on Lord’s Cricket Ground – Parking, Getting In and Getting Around (opens new tab).
  • The most accessible route has stepped access.
  • There are 8 steps.
  • 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 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.

Spectator Seating Area

  • The seating area is sheltered.
  • There is tiered seating in this area.
  • Designated spaces for wheelchair users are not 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 with adaptations and the standard toilet facilities are located in the upper-tier balcony concourse.

Food and Drink

  • The food and drink counter is located to the left as you exit the lift.
  • The food and drink counter is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access to the food and drink counters.
  • The counter is between the recommended heights of 95cm - 110cm.
  • The counter has a lowered section.
  • The lowered section is between the recommended heights of 76cm - 86cm.
  • Assistance is available when ordering food and drink.

Toilet with Adaptations (Warner Stand Upper Tier - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you exit the lift.
    • The distance from the lift is 15m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door 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 outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
    • 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.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 322cm (width) x 225cm (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 249cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a wall sensor 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 47cm 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 low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 99cm 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 low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 121cm from the floor.
    • 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.