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The Elephant and Castle

18 Greens End, Woolwich, London, SE18 6JY

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About this venue

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Access Guide

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Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
  • This venue is situated in Woolwich.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • The nearest mainline station is Woolwich Arsenal.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00 - 21:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 21:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 21:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 21:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 22:00.
  • Saturday 08:00 - 22:00.
  • Sunday 08:00 - 20:00.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in) wide.
  • Second set of doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The doors open away from you (push).
    • The doors are double width.
    • The doors are heavy.
    • The door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

  • There are steps to access this area / service.
  • The steps are located at the front of the building.
  • There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do not have handrails.

Outside Access (Side Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in) wide.

Level Change (Side Entrance)

  • There are steps to access this area / service.
  • The steps are located at the side of the building.
  • There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do not have handrails.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Music is played throughout the venue.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

Eating and Drinking

  • 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 main entrance.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 107cm (3ft 6in).

Accessible Toilet

  • There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.
  • Staff are not Text Relay aware.
  • A raised or tactile plan of the building is not available on request.
  • There is not an open fireplace.
  • Plastic cups are available.
  • Plastic cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available on request.
  • Children are welcomed at the venue.