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The Kia Oval - Parking, Getting In and Getting Around

Kennington Oval, London, SE11 5SS

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Stadium Overview

  • Stadium View
    • The Oval is home to Surrey County Cricket Club and has a capacity of 25,000.
    • The Oval has 4 main stands.
    • The hospitality and event facilities are in the JM Finn Stand, SSE Energy Solutions Stand and Mickey Stewart Members' Pavilion.
    • There are designated wheelchair spaces in JM Finn Stand Blocks 1 to 12, 13 to 20 and the SSE Energy Solutions Stand.
    • There are also hospitality designated wheelchair spaces in the JM Finn Stand, Mickey Stewart Members' Pavilion and SSE Energy Solutions Stand.
  • Match Day Parking View
    • Please note that no match-day parking is available at, or in the vicinity of the ground, and we advise all customers to use public transport.
    • We only offer parking to Blue Badge holders, which is situated off-site on major match-days (Internationals and Vitality Blast). However, this is very limited and is distributed on a first-come-first-served basis.
    • Match-day Blue Badge Car Parking booking is open four weeks prior to a fixture. To book, please contact Theresa Peters on [email protected]. If you are a Blue Badge holder in the London Borough of Lambeth, you are entitled to park free of charge on the side streets near The Kia Oval.
    • Please be aware that for major match-days there are road closures in place around Kennington and Oval which may affect access to some side streets around the ground.
    • The email address for parking enquiries is [email protected].
    • View information on The Kia Oval - Parking, Getting In and Getting Around (opens new tab) .
  • Non Match Day Parking View
  • Public Transport View
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • Changing Places facilities are located at the rear of the SSE Solutions Stand and on the first floor of JM Finn Hospitality.
    • There are toilet with adaptations at the rear of the stands on the walkways.
    • There are toilets with adaptations on all floors of JM Finn hospitality, the SSE Solutions Stand Hospitality, the Bedser Stand Hospitality and in the Mickey Stewart Members' Pavilion.
    • There are ambulant cubicles located within some of the standard toilets.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • The email address for disabled visitors is [email protected].
    • View the web page for disabled visitors (opens new tab).
    • There are hearing assistance systems.
    • There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
    • The designated safe space is located on the ground floor of the Bedser Stand in the Chill Room.
    • Audio description commentary is available at this stadium.
    • The headsets are collected from the pavilion.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The toilets with adaptations are located at the rear of the stands on the walkways and on all floors of JM Finn Stand hospitality, within the SSE Energy Solutions Stand Hospitality, within the Bedser Stand Hospitality and in the Mickey Stewart Members' Pavilion.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within some standard toilets.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the walkways at the rear of the stands and within the hospitality areas.
  • Changing Places Facilities View
    • Changing Places facilities are located on the walkway at the rear of the SSE Energy Solutions Stand and in the JM Finn Stand Reception.

Parking Information

  • Please note that no match-day parking is available at, or in the vicinity of the ground, and we advise all customers to use public transport.
  • We only offer parking to Blue Badge holders, which is situated off-site on major match-days (Internationals and Vitality Blast). However, this is very limited and is distributed on a first-come-first-served basis.
  • Match-day Blue Badge Car Parking booking is open four weeks prior to a fixture. To book, please contact Theresa Peters on [email protected].
  • If you are a Blue Badge holder in the London Borough of Lambeth, you are entitled to park free of charge on the side streets near The Kia Oval.
  • Please be aware that for major match-days there are road closures in place around Kennington and Oval which may affect access to some side streets around the ground.
  • On non match days there is parking on the walkways around the ground.
  • For conference parking including Blue Badge holders please contact the Conference and Events team on 020 7820 5670.

John Edrich Gate - Accessible Assitance

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located off Kennington Oval.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free level access at the access point.
    • There is a single gate at this access point.
    • There is a ticket reader at a height of 110cm.
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 113cm.
    • The gate has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a second single gate.
    • The width of the opening is 90cm.
    • The gate has a high colour contrast.

Burns Gate - Accessible Assitance

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located off Kennington Oval.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free level access at the access point.
    • There is a double gate at this access point.
    • The gates are permanently held open.
    • One of the gates was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The width of the opening is 220cm.
    • The gates have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a member of staff with a handheld ticket reader.

Hobbs Gate

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located off Kennington Oval.
    • The approach to the access point has a bollard.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free level access at the access point.
    • There is an open gap at this access point.
    • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
    • There is member of staff with a handheld ticket reader.

Alec Stewart Gate - Guest Entrance

  • Access Point View
    • This access point is located off Kennington Oval.
    • The access point is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free level access at the access point.
    • There is a double gate at this access point.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
    • The gates open automatically towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 90cm.
    • The gates have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a reception desk located ahead as you enter.

Outer Concourse and Walkways

  • There is step-free access on the walkways around the concourse.
  • The surface of the paths is block paving.
  • There are food and drink stalls around the concourse.
  • There is bench seating and picnic benches available.
  • There is clear directional signage.
  • There is a stadium plan/map.
  • There is a steward available for assistance on a matchday.

Links to Bar, Restaurants and Hospitality

Links to Hospitality and Additional Services

Food and Drink

  • The food and drink counters are located around the concourse walkways.
  • The food and drink counters are clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access to the food and drink counters.
  • Some of the counters are between the recommended heights of 95cm - 110cm.
  • There are lowered sections at some of the food and drink counters.
  • Some of the lowered sections are between the recommended heights of 76cm - 86cm.
  • Menus are wall-mounted, digital and available on a touchscreen.
  • The following are available: self-serve touchscreens, drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • Assistance is available when ordering food and drink.

Bedser Stand - Multi Faith Room

  • The room is located on the ground floor of the Bedser Stand.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: ritual washing facilities.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • An adapted ritual washing facility is available.

Bedser Stand - Chill Room

  • The room is located on the ground floor of the Bedser Stand.
  • The distance from the Bedser Stand entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 66cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: armchairs.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There are two massage recliner chairs available.

Changing Places (SSE Energy Solutions Stand - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located in the SSE Energy Solutions Stand, along the concourse.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • There is a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial, written text and 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible' signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 91cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium colour contrast.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 265cm (width) x 425cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 242cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 190cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a fixed height wash basin.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 85cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 128cm from the floor.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 100cm from the floor.
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (JM Finn Stand - Rear - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the JM Finn Stand.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight slope.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free access via a slope into the facility.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 225cm (width) x 222cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 150cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 105cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 76cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 78cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (JM Finn Stand - Lower Tier - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the stand.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free access via a steep threshold slope into the facility.
    • There is pictorial, written text and 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible' signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 176cm (width) x 396cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 102cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 102cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 78cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 98cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 83cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.