Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Lowestoft.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Lowestoft.
Opening Times
- The station is open 24hrs.
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 Clapham Road.
- The car park is located off Clapham Road South.
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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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the station.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Bus Station
- The station is not staffed.
- There is not an office to obtain help (other than the ticket office).
- There is not a ticket office / travelcentre.
- There are 11 stands / bays.
- Announcements are audio and visual.
- The bus companies operating within this station are First Group, Eastern Counties and National Express.
- There is a taxi rank at the station.
- The taxi rank is located off Gordon Road.
- The taxi rank is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
- There is not a wheelchair for patrons to borrow.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located within the standard toilets.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- The details here are for the male toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 190cm (5ft 9in x 6ft 3in).
- 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 emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There are sinks, 78cm high with sensor mixer taps, and hand dryers, 124cm high, in the main part of the standard toilets.
- These is a similar accessible cubicle in the female toilet.
- These toilets may be shut at short notice.
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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the main entrance.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- These toilets may be shut at short notice.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.