Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Brixton.
- The nearest underground station is Brixton.
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a ceremonies suite and meeting rooms.
- Related link Lambeth Town Hall.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-lambeth/access-guides/lambeth-town-hall
- Related link Assembly Hall.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/assembly-hall
- Related link Lambeth Civic Centre.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/lambeth-civic-centre
Opening Hours
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 available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 360cm x 657cm (11ft 10in x 21ft 7in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on Buckner Road, at the rear of the venue.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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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 5 Blue Badge bays available on Buckner Road which serve the Town Hall and Civic Centre.
- These are access controlled by automated bollards from the entrance on Acre Lane.
Buckner Road and Town Hall Courtyard
- Lambeth Town Hall and the Civic Centre are connected by Buckner Road and a courtyard at the rear of the two buildings.
- There is vehicle access for Blue Badge holders and for deliveries into Buckner Road from Acre Lane.
- Access is controlled by an intercom and automated bollards.
- Buckner Street is set out as a shared surface with level block paving throughout.
- There is street lighting and there are some street trees and public cycle racks on the right as you approach the Civic Centre from Acre Lane.
- The entrance to the Town Hall courtyard is to the left off this area.
- There is a wide open gateway into this area, which is pedestrianised.
- There is a path immediately to the right after the gateway which connects with Brixton Hill.
- Ahead, a hedge with fencing to the left, and rows of trees to the right mark the route towards the Town Hall.
- The first building on the right is the Register Office.
- The entrance to the Town Hall is directly ahead at the end of the courtyard.
- There is an entrance to the Assembly Room on the left.
- The courtyard has some seating without armrests which can be rearranged.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the central courtyard.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
Reception
- The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- The lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Toilet
- The nearest accessible toilet and Changing Places facilities are located within the adjoining Town Hall building.
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 off the corridor between the Register Office and the Town Hall.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the corridor between the Register Office and the Town Hall.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the standrd female toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.