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Highbury Fields

Highbury Crescent, Highbury, London, N5 1RA

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include children's playground with toilets, large sand pit, water play feature, Bandstand One O'Clock Club, Oasis Cafe, enclosed dog-free picnic area, deadwood sculpture and Boer War memorial.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Highbury and Islington.
  • The nearest underground station is Highbury and Islington.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Parks and Gardens

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have compact earth, tarmac, concrete and muddy surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are slight slopes on the paths.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Sports and Tennis Courts

  • There are multi purpose sports pitches and tennis courts located in Highbury Fields. The Basketball and 5-a-side pitches are accessed via a steep slope.

Children's Play Area

  • There is a gated children's play area within the Fields.
  • The gates open away from you and are 96cm wide.
  • There are swings, slides and various climbing apparatus.
  • The areas are covered with safety surfaces.

Level Change (access to Café Counter)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the café counter.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

Eating and Drinking (Oasis Cafe)

  • The following information is for the café.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • 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 counter.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests.
  • The standard height for tables is 74cm.
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
  • Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Menus are wall only.
  • Picture menus are not available.
  • Menus are not clearly written.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

Level Change (Access to Toilets)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located at the rear of the hub.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located leading up to the toilets.
  • There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
    • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located in the park hub in the childrens play area.
    • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the entrance to the children's play area.
    • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located in the shared standard toilet.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

Additional Info

  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.