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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include The Bridge community centre, cafe, playground, community orchard.
• Related link The Bridge.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/royal-borough-of-greenwich/bridge
• Related link Pistachios in the Park.
• Http://pistachiosinthepark.org.uk/category/east-greenwich-pleasance

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  • East Greenwich Pleasaunce is the former walled burial ground for Greenwich Naval Hospital. .
  • It is now a public park, although many of the historic graves have been retained.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Greenwich.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Westcombe Park.

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  • The nearest bus stops are on Woolwich Road.
  • The nearest entrance from the bus stops is Chevening Road.

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Opening Times

• The park is locked at dusk and opened each morning.
• Times vary with the seasons.
• Please contact the parks department for further details.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 400cm (6ft 7in x 13ft 1in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Chevening Road, near the junction with Woolwich Road.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 1000cm (6ft 7in x 32ft 10in).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Chevening Road and Halstow Road.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The standard parking bays are in a residents' controlled parking zone.
  • Parking is limited to 2 hours Monday - Saturday for non-residents.

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Outside Access (Chevening Road Gate)

• This information is for the entrance located on Chevening Road.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.

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  • The pedestrian gate and the vehicle gate next to it are held open when the park is open.

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Level Change (Chevening Road Gate)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of and after the gate.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Halstow Road Gate)

• This information is for the entrance located at the corner where Halstow Road joins Ormiston Road.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.

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  • The gate is located at the end of the footpath leading from Halstow Road.
  • The gate is held open when the park is open.

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Level Change (Halstow Road Gate)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located before and after the gate.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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  • Halstow Road is very steep.

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Inside Access

• Within the park the lower area, nearest Chevening Road, is generally level or with easy slopes.
• There is a large grassed area containing a children's playground at this level.
• There are single, heavy gates from the paths into the grassed area.
• There are similar gates from the grassed area into the playground area.
• The gates have a minimum width of 100cm.
• The land rises up towards the rear of the park.
• Some of the paths have moderate and steep slopes.
• Most of the paths have a tarmac surface.
• There are some uneven areas.
• Some of the paths nearest the Halstow Road gate are unmade.

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Outside Access (Cafe Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the cafe.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in) wide.

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Eating and Drinking (Pistachios in the Park)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• 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.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 2m (2yd 7in) from the cafe entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic cups are available.
• Plastic cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available on request.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• 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 meals and snacks.

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  • The cafe and toilets building is located towards the south of the park, on the higher ground.
  • There are moderate slopes leading to the cafe from all directions.
  • There is additional picnic bench seating outside the cafe.
  • Cafe opening times may vary with park opening times.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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 3m (3yd 10in) from the cafe entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the cafe building, approximately 150m from the Chevening Road entrance gate.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • There are identical male and female toilets next to each other.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 170cm (5ft 11in x 5ft 7in).
  • 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in both accessible toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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  • The toilets are maintained by the cafe but are for the use of all park visitors.
  • The toilets are open the same hours as the cafe.
  • The toiler roll holder is on the drop-down rail.
  • There are moderate slopes leading to the toilets from all directions.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The two accessible toilets are for the use of all park visitors.

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Additional Info

• There is limited seating in the park.
• Most of the benches are located off the paths in the grassed areas.