Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Tennis Club, Squash Club and Cricket Club.
- Related link Blackheath Sports Club - Tennis Club.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/blackheath-sports-club---tennis-clu
- Related link Blackheath Sports Club - Squash Club.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/blackheath-sports-club---squash-clu
- Related link Blackheath Sports Club - Cricket Club.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/blackheath-sports-club---cricket-cl
Opening Times (Club Opening Times)
- Monday 18:00 - 23:00..
- Tuesday 18:00 - 23:00..
- Wednesday 18:00 - 23:00..
- Thursday 18:00 - 23:00..
- Friday 18:00 - 23:00..
- Saturday 12:00 - 23:00..
- Sunday 12:00 - 23:00..
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
- This venue is situated in Blackheath.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Westcombe Park.
- The nearest underground station is North Greenwich.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park is just past the ticket office.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Parking is also available outside the Pavillion and Barbarians Bar, shown in photograph 2.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located off Charlton Road.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Pavillion Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the pavillion.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives direct access to the main bar.
Level Change (Pavillion Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the left of the entrance as you face it.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located to the left of the entrance as you face it.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The ramp overcomes the steps mentioned, and has a handrail on the right hand side going up.
Outside Access (Pavillion Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the dining room, but the main and small bars can also be accessed from this entrance.
Level Change (Pavillion Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance as you face it.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located to the left of the entrance as you face it.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Barbarians Bar Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located next to the Main Pavillion.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
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Comments
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- There are also similar entrances at the front and rear of the building, except with single doors, 73 cm wide.
Level Change (Barbarian Bar Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance as you face it.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located to the left of the entrance as you face it.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The ramp overcomes the steps mentioned and has a handrail on left hand side going up.
- There is slso a shallow threshold in front of the door.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The reception desk is 48m (52yd) from the main entrance.
- There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are varied.
- Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
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Comments
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- To avoid the speed bumps on route from the main entrance to the ground and bars, pedestrians must use a path with a gravel surface.
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Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the paths throughout the venue.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Level Change (Main Stand)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located throughout the stand.
- The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
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Comments
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- There are 1 or 2 steps to access the front row of the main stand.
- Only the steps at the far side of the stand have a handrail available.
Sports Ground
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Non-Segregated Seating
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- Home and Away wheelchair users do not have separate seating areas.
- Wheelchair users do not have a designated accessible seating area.
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Comments
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- Viewing areas, suitable for wheelchair users, are available on the side of the pith close to the Barbarians Bar and Main Pavillion. These areas are unsurfaced.
- The view from this area is good.
- A companion cannot sit beside/near you.
- Adapted toilets are not available.
- There is not an audio description service.
- Wheelchair users and people with mobility impairments can also watch matches from inside the Barbarian Bar.
- The 1st row of the main stand may be accessible to some people with mobility impairments.
Eating and Drinking (Pavillion Main Bar)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar does not serve food.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 2m (6ft 7in) from the Pavillion main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Standard Toilet(s) (Main Pavillion)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located in the Dining Room, next to the accessile entrance.
- The female and male toilets are 2m (6ft 7in) from the Pavillion accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- The female toilet has a grab rail and drop down rail fitted and a door which opens outwards.
- There are further standard toilets on the far side of the main bar.
Eating and Drinking (Barbarians Bar )
- The following information is for the bar.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 5m (16ft 5in) from the Barbarians Bar main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 66cm (2ft 2in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
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Comments
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- The bar can also be used for functions.
Standard Toilet(s) (Barbarians Bar)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located on the far side of the bar from the main entrance.
- The female and male toilets are 17m (19yd) from the Barbarians Bar main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available on request.
- Children are welcomed at the venue.