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Gillespie Park and Islington Ecology Centre
Gillespie Park Local Nature Reserve
191 Drayton Park
London
N5 1PH
Tel: 020 7354 5162
Fax: 020 7288 1717
Email: islingtonecologycentre@btopenworld.com
Web: http://www.islington.gov.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Times given are for the centre.
Opening times for the centre at weekends are according to staff availability.
The park is open every day from 08:00 until dusk.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Highbury East.
The venue is in a pedestrian area.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Drayton Park.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest underground station is Arsenal.
Parking (Blue Badge Holders)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.6m x 4.8m (8ft 6in x 15ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 10m (11yd) from the main 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 uneven surfaces.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
The car park is for the sole use of Blue Badge holders.
Outside Access (The Park)
This information is for the entrance located on Drayton Park.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 280cm (9ft 2in) wide.
No Level Access (The Park)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located inside the park entrance.
The ramp or slope is steep.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (The Park - Quill Street)
This information is for the entrance located on Quill Street.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 178cm (5ft 10in) wide.
No Level Access (The Park - Quill Street)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located inside the entrance.
The ramp or slope is steep.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access (The Park)
There is not level access to the service.
There are paths with block paving, wooden boardwalks and unsurfaced, with a moderate gradient, leading up to the ponds behind the Centre.
There are paths of easy or moderate gradient, with either a loose-chippings surface or unsurfaced, running though the nature reserve.
The photographs show 2 of the paths within the park.
Outside Access (Ecology Centre)
This information is for the entrance located on the car park.
There is not level access to the service.
The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
There is a 2 cm lip at the entrance.
Inside Access (Ecology Centre)
There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
A portable hearing loop is available on advanced request.
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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 9m (29ft 6in) from the ecology centre entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in a corridor to the right as you enter the centre..
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
There are separate male and female adapted toilets.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 148cm x 198cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 5in).
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 left.
The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
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 not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
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 43cm (1ft 4in).
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 6in) high.
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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 79cm (2ft 7in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Details given are for the male toilet.
The female toilet is a mirror image of the male toilet.
The toilets also serve as standard male and female toilets.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are not available.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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.
The photograph on the left shows the lecture room.
The photograph on the right shows the pond.
