Access Guide
Introduction
- The East India Dock Basin is a nature reserve created from the former River Thames docks opposite the O2.
- The paths take in salt marsh, open water and meadow and there are hides for birdwatching.
- It is linked to the nearby Bow Creek Ecology Park.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Limehouse.
- The nearest underground station is Canary Wharf.
- The nearest DLR station is East India.
Opening Times
- The venue has seasonal opening times.
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- 1st July to 31st August - 08:30-21:00
- 1st September to 31st October - 08:30-19:30
- 1st November to 31st March - 08:30-17:00
- 1st April to 30th June - 08:30-19:30.
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 Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located on Orchard Place and Blackwall Way.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The on-street parking is restricted to resident permit holders Monday - Friday.
Access Point (Jamestown Way / Thames Path)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Jamestown Way / Thames Path.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 120cm.
Access Point (Blackwall Way)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the end of the road close to the roundabout junction with East India Dock Road / Lower Lea Crossing.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 140cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up to and beyond the access point.
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Comments
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- The slope towards the access point is slight, then slope beyond the access point leading into the park is steep.
Access Point (Orchard Place)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located near the entrance to Orchard Place.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 110cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right of the steps after the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located after the access point, to the left of the slope.
- There is/are 8 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 12cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have compact earth, tarmac and concrete surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Comments
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- There are some sections of path made of compacted earth and cobbles which can be bypassed.
Level Change (Paths Around the Park)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located around the park.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on the east side of the basin.
- There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- There are several easy and steep ramps and slopes around the park which cannot be bypassed if crossing the park or making a circuit of it.
- There are two bridges which cross the former dock gates.
- These are generally level with an easy slope at each end and handrails to both sides (photograph 5).
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.