Access Guide
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Wood Street.
- The nearest underground station is Leytonstone.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- Payment for parking is made at payment meters within the car park.
- The car park is located off Whipps Cross Road.
- 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 with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is loose chippings.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 202cm (6ft 8in).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Access Point (Pedestrian Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located within the car park.
- 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 difficult to open.
- Although there is a gate at this access point, there are uneven paths around the gate.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading to the pedestrian entrance and beyond.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
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Comments
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- The pathways at the entrances vary in width from 60cm to 300cm.
- Access from the car park to the fields and boating lake is uneven and can be steep in places, so assistance may be required.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have compact earth, gravel and muddy surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are slight and steep slopes on the paths.
- There are not any bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
Log Diner
- The diner is located off the main road to the right as you face the car park.
- The diner is open seven days a week.
- The counter is at a height of 170cm.
- The menu is on the wall to both sides of the counter.
- Telephone orders can be placed by calling - 020 8530 5664.
- Orders can be brought to your table.
- There are picnic benches either side of the diner.
- The diner serves hot and cold food and drinks.
Lakeside Diner
- The diner is located off the main road to the left as you face the car park.
- The diner is open seven days a week.
- The door to the diner is 70cm wide and is held open during opening hours.
- The counter is at a height of 85cm.
- The menu is on the wall and is also available as hand held.
- Orders can be brought to your table.
- There is a seating area outside to the front of the diner.
- The diner serves hot and cold food and drinks.
Boat House and Cafe
- The cafe here is open seven days a week.
- The door to the cafe is 85cm wide and is held open during opening hours.
- The counter is at a height of 130cm.
- The menu is on the wall.
- Orders can be brought to your table.
- There is a seating area to the side of the cafe.
- The cafe serves hot and cold food and drinks.
- Tickets for the hire of the boat are purchased at the cafe.
- Life jackets are available and collected from the rear of the venue.
- The rear door to the venue is 85cm wide and is held open during opening hours.
- There is a medium step to the floating pontoon.
- The pontoon varies in depth depending on how high the waters are.
- There is a portable ramp available, please ask a member of staff at the cafe and they will assist you.
- The width of the ramp is 100cm.
- The boating lake is open from 10:00 – 20:00.
- Weather permitting the boats continue operating into late September at the weekends.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.