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The AHOY Centre
Borthwick Street
Deptford
Greenwich
London
SE8 3JY
Tel: 020 8691 7606
Email: info@ahoy.org.uk
Web: http://www.ahoy.org.uk
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Opening Times (Office)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
This venue is situated in Deptford.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Deptford Bridge.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest underground station is Cutty Sark.
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 3.6m x 5.5m (11ft 9in x 18ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
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 slopes/ramps.
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 on the car park.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 88cm (2ft 10in) wide.
No Level Access (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception
The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the right as you enter the venue.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.89m x 1.6m (2ft 11in x 5ft 2in).
The clear door width is 84cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
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 Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the left as you pass the reception desk.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 214cm x 260cm (7ft x 8ft 6in).
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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 192cm (6ft 3in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 107cm (3ft 6in) high.
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 fair.
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
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 fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a second, mirror image, adapted toilet off the reception area.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Adapted Changing Room
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located within the adapted toilet.
The adapted changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
The adapted changing room is 3m (9ft 10in) from the reception desk.
The adapted changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the classroom.
The dimensions of the adapted changing room are 214cm x 260cm (7ft x 8ft 6in).
There is a wheel in shower.
There are handrails.
There is level access to the adapted changing rooms.
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 46cm (1ft 6in).
Other facilities available are a flip down seat and dropdown rail.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located off the reception area.
The standard changing room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 5m (16ft 4in) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the classroom.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the male and female changing rooms.
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 within the female changing room.
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 medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located within the male changing room.
The male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Children aged 8 and over are welcomed at the venue.
The photograph on the left shows one of the ramps used to access the boats at different tide levels.
A hoist can be positioned at various points along the ramps.
The boats can be loaded with passengers out of the water and then launched by a tractor.
The photograph on the right shows the classroom.
