Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
- This venue is situated in Kingston Upon Thames.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Kingston.
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Comments
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- The Megabowl is located on the lower ground level of the Rotunda Centre.
Opening Times
- Monday 12:00 - 00:00.
- Tuesday 12:00 - 00:00.
- Wednesday 12:00 - 00:00.
- Thursday 12:00 - 00:00.
- Friday 12:00 - 01:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 01:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 00:00.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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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 not available.
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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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- The nearest public car park is Cattle Market Car Park, approximately 300 metres from the venue.
- The car park is located off the A307.
Outside Access (Rotunda Centre Entrance)
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.
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Comments
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- There are also 4 sets of double manual doors located at this entrance.
Other Floors (Rotunda Centre)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2.
- 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 bright.
Lift (Rotunda Centre)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located off the Rotunda Centre foyer.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2.
- The lift is 15m (16yd) from accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 150cm (4ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
- 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 lift controls do have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Outside Access (Ten Pin Entrance)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open both ways.
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
Level Change (Ten Pin Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The step(s) is/are not 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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- This is the main entrance to the bowling alley.
- The lift located in the Rotunda Centre can be used instead of this entrance.
Reception
- The reception desk is 5m (16ft 5in) from the front entrance.
- There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Access to the bowling lanes is via 1 deep step.
- There is a portable ramp available to overcome the step - please ask a member of staff for assistance.
Eating and Drinking (Take 10 Food Bar)
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Menus are hand held and wall.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is fast food.
Restaurant Bar Internal (Bar)
- Once inside, there is not level access to the service.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- Menus are hand held and wall.
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Comments
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- There are 2 moderate ramps used to overcome 2 steps to access the bar area.
Level Change (Bar)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
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Comments
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- There are 2 moderate ramps used to overcome 2 steps to access the bar area.
- The photograph shows the first ramp up to the bar area.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- This accessible toilet is located next to the amusement arcade.
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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 reception.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 130cm x 200cm (4ft 3in x 6ft 7in).
- 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).
- The tap type is lever.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
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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.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a wash basin.
- 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 walls and floor is good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
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Comments
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- Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the amusement arcade.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the amusement arcade.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available 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.