Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include the Ecology Pavilion.
- The Art Pavilion is a large venue to hire for art exhibitions, events, wedding ceremonies and receptions and other celebrations.
There is standing room for 260 people.
The exhibition floor space is 480m².
The space can be configured according to requirements.
A variety of plinths are available which can be used for displays.
There are six exhibition boards.
There is also a food preparation area with microwaves and fridges. - Ecology Pavilion link (new tab) - click here.
- Mile End Park link (new tab) - click here.
Opening Times
- Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Cambridge Heath.
- The nearest underground station is Mile End.
- The nearest DLR station is Bow Church.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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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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- There are no marked bays within the car park.
- There is one on-street Blue Badge parking bay just outside the grounds of the venue.
- Photographs 1 and 2 show the venues parking area.
- Photographs 3 and 4 show the nearby on-street Blue Badge parking bay.
- Photograph 5 shows the standard on-street parking located on the street outside the venue.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading down from the car park area.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear right of the venue.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 6cm.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played depending on the booking / event.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
Ceremonial Room
- The ceremonial room for hire is located to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
- The entrance door is light, opens away from you (push) and has an opening width of 85cm.
- There is a small sofa with armrests available.
- Additional chairs are available on request.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have compact earth surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are slight slopes on the paths.
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Comments
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- This park area is located at the rear of the pavilion and accessed via the rear entrance and over a slight arched footbridge.
- The footbridge has handrails on both sides.
- The park area also gives access to the canal footpaths at the rear of the venue.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right of the venue as you enter via the main entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 215cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 1in).
- There is not 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- 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, waste paper pedal bin and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not 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 both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the far right as you enter the main entrance.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are low to moderate.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the far right as you enter the main entrance.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are low to moderate.
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Comments
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- Photographs 1, 2 and 3 show the female standard toilets.
- Photographs 4, 5, 6 and 7 show the male standard toilets.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.