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Disabled Access Guide for Bromley Civic Centre - The Great Hall
Civic Centre
Stockwell Close
Bromley
Kent
BR1 3UH
Tel: 020 8313 4495
Fax: 020 8464 4707
Email: civichalls@bromleymytime.org.uk
Web: http://www.bromleymytime.org.uk
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Introduction
Related link Bromley Civic Centre - Stockwell Building 1.
Related link Bromley Civic Centre - Committee Rooms.
Related link Bromley Civic Centre - Stockwell Building 2.
Related link Bromley Civic Centre - Council Chamber.
Opening Times (Available for Hire)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 23:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 23:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 01:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Bromley.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Bromley South.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is multi-storey.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.3m x 5m (10ft 9in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd) from the car park entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 58m (63yd) from the car park entrance.
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 slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is concrete.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
The maximum height is 2m (6ft 6in).
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Great Hall Building Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Great Hall Building Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Great Hall Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located off the main corridor.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Restaurant / Bar
The following information is for the cafe.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 2m (6ft 6in) from the cafe entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 71cm (2ft 3in) cm.
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in) cm.
Menus are hand held and on the wall.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 17m (18yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located off the main corridor.
There is not level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 93cm (3ft ).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 145cm x 210cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 77cm (2ft 6in).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is a shelf within the adapted toilet.
The shelf is higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
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 48cm (1ft 6in).
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.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Toilets and Baby Change)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the left bypassing the steps.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading from the corridor to the toilets.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located off the main corridor.
The female and male toilets are 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located next to the toilets.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft ).
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
