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Lee Valley Riding Centre
Lea Bridge Road
Leyton
London
E10 7QL
Tel: 020 8556 2629
Email: ridingcentre@leevalleypark.org.uk
Web: http://www.leevalleypark.org.uk
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Introduction
Opening times can vary. Please contact the centre for details.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Leyton.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Clapton.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
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 4m x 5.6m (13ft 1in x 18ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 28m (30yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 170cm (5ft 6in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
There are internal and external areas within the Riding Centre.
There is spectator seating available within the indoor arena.
No Level Access (Hoist)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located between the courtyard and the mount area.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a hoist available to assist riders with limited mobility to mount horses.
Restaurant / Bar (Cafe)
The following information is for the cafe.
Once inside, there is not level access to the service.
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 72cm (2ft 4in) cm.
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in) cm.
No Level Access (Cafe)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located between the foyer and the cafe entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
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 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in a cubicle within both the male and female standard toilets.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 205cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 8in).
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 78cm (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.
Disposal facilities are not 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.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer can 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 placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
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 poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Adapted Shower
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the male and female changing rooms.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 7in).
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the foyer area.
The female toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the foyer area.
The male toilets are 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located within the standard male and female toilets.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
The showers are located in the male and female changing rooms.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
There is a step into the shower.
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 Type Talk aware.
