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Disabled Access Guide for Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone
Sewardstone Road
Chingford
London
E4 7RA
Tel: 020 8529 5689
Fax: 020 8559 4070
Email: scs@leevalleypark.org.uk
Web: http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk
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Introduction
The campsite is open March to end of January.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Chingford.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Enfield Lock.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
The site has barrier controlled access for vehicles.
The site opens at 08:00 and the gates are locked at 22:00.
Parking is available throughout the site.
There are 2 designated parking bays opposite the adapted shower.
Outside Access (Pedestrian Site Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the site.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
Outside Access (Reception & Site Shop Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 78cm (2ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Reception & Site Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
Reception
The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the reception and site shop entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access (Reception & Site Shop)
There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Inside Access (Laundrette)
There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access (Campsite)
There is a road running throughout the campsite.
The roads have varying easy and moderate slopes in places.
Outside Access (Wooden Pods)
This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 76cm (2ft 5in) wide.
The information above is for the 2 berth pod.
The 4 berth pod opening door width is 63cm.
Level Change (Wooden Pods)
There are steps to access this area/service.
There is 1 2 berth pod with 3 steps, 3 with 2 steps and 3 pods with 1 step in front of the entrances.
The 4 berth pods have 2 steps in front of the entrances.
Inside Access (Wooden Pods)
There is level access to the service.
The photograph shows the inside to the 4 berth pod.
There are 6, 2 berth pods and 11, 4 berth pods.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is no additional signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 180m (197yd) from the reception and site shop.
The adapted toilet is located in the rear toilet block.
There is not level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is not a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the reception and site shop.
The door opens inwards.
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 230cm x 280cm (7ft 6in x 9ft 2in).
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 150cm (4ft 11in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not 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 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 45cm (1ft 5in).
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.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
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 (Adapted Toilet)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Adapted Shower
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the adapted toilet.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 7in).
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located at the rear of the toilet block.
The female toilets are 29m (32yd) from the reception and site shop.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located at the front of the toilet block.
The male toilets are 12m (13yd) from the reception and site shop.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are additional standard toilets available in the toilet block at the rear of the site.
Level Change (Standard Toilets)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrances.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
Standard Shower
The showers are located in the toilet block.
There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
There is a children's play area available.
