Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include changing rooms, club room with bar.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include boathouse and rowing gym.
- Related link Globe Rowing Club.
- Http://globerowingclub.co.uk/
- Related link Curlew Rowing Club.
- Http://www.curlewrowingclub.co.uk/
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- The Trafalgar Rowing Centre is open to members of its two rowing clubs - Curlew and Globe Rowing Clubs - and for hire to outside groups.
- Each rowing club has its own prgramme of training and events at the centre.
- Please see the club websites for more details.
- The two-storey club house building with licensed bar is also available to hire.
- It includes a club room with bar and balcony overlooking the river.
- There is no access from the club building to the river shore.
- Access is via the flood gate at the junction of Eastney Street and Crane Street.
- Because of the tidal river, access to the water may involve moderate and steep slopes across sand, mud and pebbles.
- There are no special facilities to give disabled rowers access to the water.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Greenwich.
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Greenwich.
- The nearest underground station is North Greenwich on the Jubilee Line.
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- The nearest DLR station is Cutty Sark.
- The club house is located on a pedestrian-only street which runs between Park Row and Eastney Street.
- The nearest vehicle access is at the Crane Street / Eastney Street junction.
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 Trafalgar Road.
- The car park is located off Park Row.
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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.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 1000cm (6ft 7in x 32ft 10in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located on Eastney Street and Park Row.
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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 bays are pay and display.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is portable.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- Please contact staff.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do not have handrails.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- The toilets and changing rooms are on the ground floor.
- The lounge/ bar area is on the first floor.
- This room has acess to a balcony area from which is a spiral stair case down to a lower terrace.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of the entrance foyer.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 1.
- The lift is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 99cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar does not 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.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic cups are not available.
- Drinking straws are available on request.
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- Members can prepare their own food or drinks in the kitchen.
- The kitchen is also available to use for private events.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located within the accessibe toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and handrails.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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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.
- The accessible toilet is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, just off the entrance foyer.
- There is level access to the 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 290cm (7ft 3in x 9ft 6in).
- 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted 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 are not mirrors.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (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 not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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 good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails 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 poor.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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Comments
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- The accessible shower is within this facility.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing rooms are located on the ground floor.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located within the standard male and female changing rooms.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, within the male and female changing rooms.
- The female and male toilets are 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Outside Access (Boathouse Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Eastney Street.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are light.
- The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
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Comments
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- The boathouse is a separate building located on Eastney Street.
- There is also a vehicle/ boat doorway into the boathouse.
Level Change (Boathouse Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
Inside Access (Boathouse)
- There is level access to the service.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The main area of the boathouse is for the storage of the boats and their associated equipment.
- There is a rowing gym at first floor level which was not surveyed.
- The gym is accessed by stairs only.
- It is only for the use of rowing club members under the supervision of their coaches.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.