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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Kingston upon Thames.
• 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 Kingston.

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COVID-19 Information

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks. View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is the Bittoms.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the court building.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is 1 designated bay measuring 190cm x 490cm located in the staff car park which needs to be booked in advance.

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Outside Access (Penrhyn Road 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 towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • There is a set of revolving doors at the front of the building.

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Level Change (Penrhyn Road Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located between the pavement and the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• 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 between the pavement ant the entrance.
• There is / are 9 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.

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Reception (Main)

• The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the Penrhyn Road entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Reception (General Enquiries and List Office)

• The reception desk is 15m (16yd) from the Penrhyn Road entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The general enquiries and list office is located on the first floor.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is infrared.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Witness Box)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the witness box.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Inside Access (Court Room)

• There is not level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is infrared.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Level Change (Court Room)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to bypass the steps.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is portable.
• Please contact a member of staff.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the jury benches.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• There is not a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.

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• Comments View
  • The portable ramp bypasses the steps.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4.
  • 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 both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.

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Lift

• The lift is located to the left of the foyer as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4.
• The lift is 4m (13ft 1in) from the Penrhyn Road entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 115cm (3ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 197cm x 202cm (6ft 6in x 6ft 8in).
• There are 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 controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Restaurant Bar Internal

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is not available.
• There is a lowered section at the service counter.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Penrhyn Road entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).

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• Comments View
  • This is a seating area with vending machines.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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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 12m (13yd 4in) from the Penrhyn Road entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the foyer as you enter from the Penrhyn Road entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 162cm x 220cm (5ft 4in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 122cm (4ft).
  • 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 not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 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 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 126cm (4ft 2in).
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the foyer as you enter.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are 13m (14yd 8in) from the Penrhyn Road entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the foyer as you enter.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Penrhyn Road entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • 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).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
• Comments View
  • There are also male and female standard toilets located on the second, third and fourth floors.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.

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  • The court can provide Braille oath cards and audio books and magazines in Braille and large print for jurors.