Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a dining area and garden bar.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include external seating (some sheltered) and outside toilets.
- Related link Old Royal Naval College Visitor Centre and Tourist Information.
- Www.disabledgo.com.
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- The Old Brewery is sited within the Old Royal Naval College.
- It is attached to the visitor centre and can be entered directly from the grounds or from within the visitor centre.
- Its opening hours will be different to the visitor centre.
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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- The venue is also very close to Greenwich Pier for riverboat services.
Opening Hours
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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- 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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Visitor Centre)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front 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 (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
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- There are 3 entrances here - the most accessible is the one on the left.
- The other two entrances have manual doors. One has a revolving door (centre) and the other (right) opens towards you (pull).
Outside Access (Internal Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located from within the visitor centre, to the left from the main entrance.
- There is level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
Outside Access (Colonnade Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located from the terrace to the left (east) of the visitor centre as you face the main entrance.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).
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Comments
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- On the day of the survey (February 2018) the automatic door opening had been turned off and the doors were being used manually.
- Staff explained that this happens in cold weather, because the doors open automatically whenever someone walks past on the inside.
Level Change (Colonnade Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
Outside Access (Garden Bar Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the east side of the building, from the terrace.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in).
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- These doors open into the Garden Bar, but there is no step-free access from within the bar area to the main dining area.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
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Comments
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- Photographs 1 and 2 show the main dining area.
- There is level access throughout this area from the visitor centre and the colonnade entrance, including the accessible and standard toilets and the upper level of the Garden Bar.
- Photograph 3 shows the link between the main dining area and the Garden Bar.
- The entrance from the colonnade opens into this area.
- Photograph 2 shows the upper area of the Garden Bar.
Level Change (Access to Garden Bar)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located next to the bar.
- There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- The step(s) is/are 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 the right going up.
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- These steps connect the lower level of the bar, from the outside terrace level, with the level of the main dining area.
Eating and Drinking (Dining Room)
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located in the main area of the venue, at the same level as the visitor centre.
- Full table service is available.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the visitor centre entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 72cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is modern British.
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- Food is served 10.00 - 22.00 everyday.
Eating and Drinking (Garden Bar and Outside Terrace)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located on the east side of the building, overlooking the outside terrace.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Garden Bar entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 72cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is modern British.
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- Within the bar, there is a small amount of seating at the upper level (the same level as the main dining room), but most seating is at the lower level.
- There are extensive areas of seating on the outside terrace and also under the colonnade which surrounds the terrace.
- In the warmer weather there may be temporary outside bar counters set up.
- There is level access to the outside standard and accessible toilets from the lower bar area and the outside seating.
Toilet with Adaptations (Dining Room)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the visitor centre entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right of the dining room from the visitor centre entrance. The accessible toilet is through the same door as the 'Ladies' toilets but there is no signage on the outer door.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 250cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 2in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are not available.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 75cm (2ft 6in).
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Comments
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- The outer door leading into the lobby for the accessible toilet and female toilets is heavy and opens away from you (push).
Toilet with Adaptations (Outside Terrace)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Garden Bar entrance or the east entrance to the visitor centre.
- This accessible toilet is located in a row of outbuildings off the south side of the outside seating area.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 215cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste and sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are poor.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
Standard Toilet(s) (Dining Room)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the dining room from the visitor centre entrance.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the visitor centre entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s) (Outside Terrace)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located within the row of outbuildings on the south side of the garden terrace.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Garden Bar entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are low.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grassed or paved areas around the building.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.