Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Thames Clipper Accessibility Information.
- Http://www.thamesclippers.com/route-time-table
- Related link Routes and timetables.
- Http://www.thamesclippers.com/route-time-table
- Related link Thames Clipper Ferry Access Guide.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/royal-borough-of-greenwich/mbna-thames-clippers-ferries
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Comments
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- Opening times vary according to the ferry timetable.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Westcombe Park.
- The nearest underground station is North Greenwich (Jubilee Line).
- The nearest DLR station is Canning Town.
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Comments
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- The pier is approximately 200m from the O2 entertainment complex.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is O2.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located off the Thames Path.
- There is level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 300cm (9ft 10in).
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Comments
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- From the direction of the O2, the walkway towards the pier entrance is covered and with easy slopes.
- The pier can also be approached directly from the Thames Path.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The ticket office opens at peak times.
- At other times fares are taken onboard the boat.
Level Change (Pier)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading from the ticket office area down to the boarding point.
- 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.
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Comments
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- The ramp leading to the pier varies from moderate to easy depending on the tide level at the time.
- It is a long slope without intermediate resting places.
Inside Access (Boarding Area)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
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Comments
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- The outside boarding area has some shelter but may be very windy.
- There is level access from the boarding area into an enclosed waiting room.
- There are automatic sliding doors 130cm wide with a 3cm raised threshold.
- The doors are operated by push pad to enter and sensor to exit.
- There is fixed seating with armrests in the waiting room and space for wheelchair users to park alongside.
- There is a vending machine with controls of 130cm high.
- There is a live service information board on the outside of the waiting room building.
- There is no information inside the building.
Outside Access (Boarding Points)
- This information is for the entrance located on the pier.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open by sliding.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 187cm (6ft 2in) wide.
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Comments
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- The doors are unlocked by staff when a boat is moored.
Level Change (Boarding Points)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading from the pier to the ferry.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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Comments
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- Staff are always available to assist when boarding the boat.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Comments
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- The are accessible toilets on the boats which operate the RB1 services from this pier.
- Please see the guide to MBNA Thames Clipper Ferry for details.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
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Comments
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- Standard toilets are available on all the boats serving this pier.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.