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Bedser Stand - Hospitality Boxes

Kennington Oval, London, SE11 5SS

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Overview

  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • Floors -1, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the stand, in front of the Queen's Gate.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Lift (01)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left of the entrance.
  • The distance from the entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Floors -1, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 675kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 120cm (width) x 141cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located to the left of the entrance.
  • Floors -1, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are permanently held open doors to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Executive Boxes

  • The executive boxes are located on the 3rd and 4th floors of the Bedser Stand.
  • The box surveyed was Box 30 Clive Lloyd on the 3rd floor.
  • There is step-free level access into the box.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a food and drink counter in this area.
  • The height of the counter is 91cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • The type of service provided in this room can vary.
  • The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
  • Viewing Area View
    • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • The doors open by sliding.
    • The width of the opening is 178cm.
    • There is stepped access into the viewing area.
    • There is 1 step with no handrails.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm .
    • The height of the highest step is 32cm.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance.
    • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats without armrests.
    • There tiered seating in this area.