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Brockley and Ladywell Cemetery

Brockley Road, London, SE4 2QY

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include an accessible toilet, which doubles as a standard toilet.
  • Services / facilities within the grounds include a cemetery, park and nature reserve.

Opening Times

  • Monday 10:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 10:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 10:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday 10:00 - 17:00.
  • Sunday 10:00 - 17:00.

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Crofton Park.
  • The nearest DLR station is Lewisham.

Parking (Blue Badge Holders Only)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • The car park is located along the main driveway leading into the cemetery from the Ladywell Access Point.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
    • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 255cm x 492cm (8ft 4in x 16ft 2in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 71m (77yd 1ft) from the Ladywell Access Point.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 77m (84yd 7in) from the Ladywell Access Point.
    • 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 car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • The Blue Badge bays are approximately 75m inside the cemetery from the Ladywell Access Point, straight ahead along the main driveway.
    • There is unrestricted standard on-street parking available on local roads near to both access points.

Access Point (Brockley)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Brockley Road, at its junction with Ivy Road.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • There is a cobbled surface at this gate, and then an uneven tarmac surface after it with several potholes. The gates are double with an opening width of 328cm.

Access Point (Ladywell)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Ivy Road, at its junction with Brockley Grove.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
    • The gate is permanently held open.
    • The gates are double and have an opening width of 437cm.

Park

  • The venue has its own car park.
  • The cemetery's own car park consists of two Blue Badge bays only. There is unrestricted standard roadside parking available near to both access points, however spaces may be limited.
  • Access to the park is via a level path and an uneven path.
  • Access Around the Park View
    • The park or garden does have footpaths.
    • The path(s) has a / have compact earth, loose wood chippings, tarmac, concrete, gravel and muddy surface(s).
    • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There are slight slopes on the paths.
    • The park has step free access throughout.
    • There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Staff and Services View
    • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • Toilet and/or changing facilities include; accessible toilet(s) and assistance dog spending area(s).
  • Additional Information View
    • There are outside taps at both lodges (next to both access points) which can be used to provide drinking water for dogs. The tap next to the Brockley Lodge also has a container underneath it, which acts as a suitable water bowl for an assistance dog (photograph 12).

Level Change (Access to Accessible Toilet)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance to the accessible toilet.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 138cm (4ft 6in).
  • Comments View
    • The majority of the ramp is 138cm wide, although the entrance to the ramp is only 87cm wide where it is partially obstructed by the outside tap and drain.

Accessible Toilet (Ladywell Entrance - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 100m (109yd 1ft) from the Ladywell Entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located diagonally to the left as you enter from the Ladywell Entrance. It is attached to the rear of the lodge (which is a private residence).
    • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 370cm x 177cm (12ft 2in x 5ft 10in).
    • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 309cm (10ft 2in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is push.
    • There is not a mixer tap.
    • There is not an emergency alarm.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are sanitary, non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 169cm from the floor.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
    • The shelf is at a height of 93cm.
    • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 148cm (4ft 10in).
    • 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 (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 101cm (3ft 4in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a ramp to access the facility - see separate Level Change section.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right only at the sink.
    • The light switches are at a height of 140cm, although there is ample natural light in the facility during daylight hours.
    • This facility is open to all and doubles as a standard shared toilet.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
  • The assistance dog toilet area is located all around the cemetery in the grassed and wooded areas.