Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
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Comments
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- New Cross Gate Station, which serves different rail lines, is approximately 500m away.
Opening Times (Supervisor's Office)
- Monday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Thursday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Friday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Saturday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Sunday 06:00 - 22:00.
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 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 available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located on Amersham Vale.
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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 on Amersham Vale.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
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Comments
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- There is a steep slope up towards New Cross Road (to the left of the station).
- There is a moderate slope in the opposite direction.
- There is a level area in front of the doors.
Outside Access (Alternative Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the station building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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Comments
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- This gate is only unlocked when the ticket office building is closed.
Level Change (Alternative Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located immediately after the gate.
- 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 clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- A ramp has been constructed in this area to bypass the steps.
- At the time of our visit the ramp was within the fenced construction area (picture 2).
- We were advised that the access could be given to the ramp at the discretion of the security staff.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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Comments
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- Self-service ticket machines are also available.
Train Station
- There are generally 2 member(s) of staff on duty.
- The station is staffed.
- There is an office to obtain help.
- The station is not staffed between 01:00 - 06:00.
- The office to obtain help is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- This office is located on Platform C, next to the waiting room.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located to the right after the main entrance.
- The ticket office is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The train companies operating from within this station are Southeastern, London Overground.
- Please click here for access information for Southeastern.
- Please click here for access information for London Overground.
- There is a taxi rank at the station.
- The taxi rank is located near to main entrance.
- The taxi rank is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Shops and services within the station include a news kiosk and coffee kiosk.
- All key concourse shops and services have level access.
- There are 4 (A-D) platform(s) in the station.
- The platform(s) which has/have level access is / are C.
- The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are A,B.
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Additional Station Information
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- Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
- Wider ticket barriers are available to access platforms.
- Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are all.
- Accessible toilets are located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are located on platform(s) C.
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Comments
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- There are security staff on the platforms between the ticket office closing times and the last trains.
Train Station Platform
Other Floors (Walkway)
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Steps
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- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Lift (A and B)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on platfrom A and B.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are overpass to platfroms A and B.
- The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the C and D lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 182cm (5ft 3in x 5ft 12in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Lift (C and D)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on platfrom C and D.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are overpass to platfrom C and D.
- The lift is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 182cm (5ft 3in x 5ft 12in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Level Change (Access to Platforms A - B)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading to platforms A and B.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- The step(s) is/are 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 both sides.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on Platform C.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 187cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 2in).
- There is 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- 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.
- 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 cannot 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 good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- 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 medium.
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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located through the waiting room on platform C.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on platform C.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are low.
Level Change (Access to Waiting Room and Female Toilets)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located at the entrance to the waiting room.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.