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Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone

Sewardstone Road, Chingford, London, E4 7RA

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include 65 touring pitches, 2 tent fields and a owner only static home park.

Opening Times (Office)

  • Monday 08:00 - 20:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 20:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 20:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 20:00.
  • Saturday 08:00 - 20:00.
  • Sunday 08:00 - 20:00.

Location

  • The nearest National Rail station is Enfield Lock.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

  • The site has barrier controlled access for vehicles.
  • Guests can access the site at any time after they have been issued a security card at check-in.
  • Parking is available throughout the site.
  • There are 4 parking bays behind reception.
  • The bays are 270cm wide x 480cm in length.
  • There is a moderate tarmac slope from the car park to reception.
  • There are 2 designated parking bays opposite the accessible shower.

Outside Access (Pedestrian Site Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the site.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).

Outside Access (Reception & Site Shop Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).

Level Change (Reception & Site Shop Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up.

Reception

  • The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the reception and site shop 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 desk/counter is staffed.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk/counter.

Inside Access (Reception & Site Shop)

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.

Campsite

  • There are roads running throughout the campsite.
  • The roads have varying easy and moderate slopes in places.
  • There are footpaths available throughout the campsite.
  • The gradient of the footpaths vary from easy to moderate.
  • The path surfaces vary between concrete, tarmac, gravel and grass.

Laundrette

  • The laundrette is located to the right when facing the reception and site shop entrance.
  • There is not level access to the laundrette.
  • There is a moderate slope leading up to the entrance.
  • The door opens away from you (push).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
  • There is a small lip in the doorway.
  • Inside the laundrette there is level access throughout.
  • There are washing machines and dryers, an ironing section and a washing up area.

Wooden Pods

  • The information is for pod number one.
  • There is a shallow step onto the pod base.
  • The door to access the pod is single.
  • The door opens towards you (pull).
  • The width of the door opening is 63cm.
  • There is a deep step in the doorway.
  • Facilities in the pod include bunk beds with a double bed at the bottom, a fridge, kettle, heater and fold away table and chairs.

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 180m (196yd 2ft) from the reception and site shop.
    • This accessible toilet is located in the rear toilet block.
    • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a unisex toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is not a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from reception and site shop.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • The door is light.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 230cm x 280cm (7ft 7in x 9ft 2in).
    • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 150cm (4ft 11in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
    • 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 coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • 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).
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • 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 bright.

Level Change (Accessible Toilet and Shower)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

Accessible Shower

  • Accessible shower facilities are available.
  • The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head and a flip-down seat.
  • The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • Other facilities available include; dropdown rails.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the toilet block.
    • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the reception and site shop.
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels are bright.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the front of the toilet block.
    • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the reception and site shop.
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels are bright.
  • Comments View
    • There are additional standard toilets available in the toilet block at the rear of the site.

Standard Shower (Male)

  • Shower facilities are available.
  • The shower(s) surveyed is/are located to the right when facing the reception and site shop entrance.
  • There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
  • Comments View
    • The standard female showers are located next to the standard male showers.

Level Change (Standard Toilet and Standard Male Showers)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • 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.

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.