Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
- This venue is situated in Charlton.
- 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 Charlton.
Opening Times
- Monday 14:00 - 19:00.
- Tuesday 14:00 - 17:30.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Wednesday Closed.
- Thursday 14:00 - 19:00.
- Friday 14:00 - 17:30.
- Friday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 13:00.
- Saturday 14:00 - 17:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- 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 loose chippings.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- 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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- There is reserved space for 4 cars.
- There are no marked bays.
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Comments
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- There is reserved space for 4 cars.
- There are no marked bays.
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 134cm (4ft 5in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open both ways.
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 112cm (3ft 8in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance steps.
- 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 right as you face the entrance ramp.
- There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- There is a 150 cm wide ramp without handrails between the sets of entrance doors.
- The ramp bypasses the steps.
Outside Access (Library Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located off the Charlton House lobby.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 112cm (3ft 8in) wide.
Level Change (Library Entrance)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located inside the entrance door.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Accessible 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 towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located bypassing the steps.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception
- The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the accessible entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located inside the entrance doors.
- 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 130cm (4ft 3in).
Library
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is an ordering service.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A large text keyboard and large rollerball mouse is / are available.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Please see the Charlton House Detailed Access Guide for the nearest toilet facilities.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Please see the Charlton House Detailed Access Guide for the nearest toilet facilities.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.
- Children are welcomed at the venue.