Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Old Royal Naval College Visitor Centre and Tourist Information.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/royal-borough-of-greenwich/access-guides/old-royal-naval-college-visitor-centre-and-tourist-information
- Related link Old Royal Naval College Painted Hall.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/royal-borough-of-greenwich/access-guides/the-old-royal-naval-college-painted-hall
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Comments
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- The Chapel of St Peter and St Paul is located within the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College.
. - Although the Chapel is open to visitors it is still an active place of worship, holding regular services throughout the week.
. - There are also frequent events and performances which may affect the opening times.
. - Please see the ONRC website for details.
. - Access via the lift must be arranged with a member of staff.
- The Chapel of St Peter and St Paul is located within the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College.
Opening Hours
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Greenwich.
- The nearest underground station is North Greenwich.
- The nearest DLR station is Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich.
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Comments
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- Visitors with a visual impairment or disability who require support or an escort from Cutty Sark DLR station should contact the access team.
- The venue is also very close to Greenwich Pier for riverboat services.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Cutty Sark Gardens Public Car Park.
- The car park is located off Welland Street.
- There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located in strips along Welland Street.
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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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- On-street standard parking along Welland Street is restricted to permit holders only, Monday to Saturday 09:00 - 17:00, and on Sunday 09:00 - 18:00.
Grounds
- There is no vehicle access for the public into the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College.
- There are several pedestrian entrances to the site, all with level access or easy slopes.
- The site covers a large area - over 350m from east to west.
- The main routes are wide and level with a surface of stone slabs or resin-bound gravel.
- There is a map to download from the accessibility page of the ORNC website to show the step-free routes around the site.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Chapel building, opposite the Painted Hall.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 99cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- The entrance is open for services and events. General visitor access is via the ramped entrance.
Outside Access (Visitor Ramped Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the Chapel.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 92cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 97cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
Outside Access (Queen Mary Court Entrance - (Arranged Chapel Access Via Lift))
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The push pad or push button is 88cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 175cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 105cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The entrance provides access to a platform lift which can be used to access the chapel. A member of staff must be notified in order to gain access to the lift.
Lift (Access From Queen Mary's Court Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the rear of the Undercroft.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the ground floor.
- The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Queen Mary Court Entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 85cm x 149cm (2ft 9in x 4ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The platform lift can only be reached and used via arrangement with a member of staff.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- This venue does play background music.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Level Change (Public Gallery)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located at the main entrance.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Level Change (Access to Chapel)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located between the entrance foyer and the chapel.
- There is/are 14 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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- A Stairmate powered wheelchair lifting device is available and will be operated by a trained member of staff.
- Please use the bell at the entrance to request help if there is not a member of staff in the entrance hall.
- A wheelchair is available to use with the Stairmate or the visitor may remain in their own wheelchair.
- This can include some electric wheelchairs, subject to total weight limits, but not electric scooters.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
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Comments
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- Please contact the Visitor Centre for details of guided tours, including audio described and BSL tours.