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Arches Leisure Centre
80 Trafalger Road
Greenwich
London
SE10 9UX
Tel: 020 8317 5020
Email: sam.wright@gll.org
Web: http://www.gll.org
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Greenwich.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Greenwich.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
The name of the car park is Park Row.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.
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 not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) 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 doors.
The ramp or slope is steep.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the building.
There are 9 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Reception
The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) 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 a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Swimming Pool (Fitness Pool)
There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
The hoist is manual.
There are not steps into the swimming pool.
There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
Swimming Pool (Leisure Pool)
There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
There is a wet side chair available.
There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
The hoist is manual.
There are steps into the swimming pool.
There is a handrail on both sides of the steps.
There are 5 steps.
There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located past the fitness swimming pool.
The fitness suite is 30m (33yd) from the the main entrance.
There is level access to the fitness suite.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is not level access to all of the equipment.
No Level Access (Cardio Theatre)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the corridor towards the cardio theatre.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located within the fitness suite.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
There is not a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
Standard Toilet (Foyer)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located in the foyer area.
The female and male toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are low.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located within the female toilets.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Adapted Toilet (Dry Side)
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.
There is no additional signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the right of reception.
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 inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 83cm (2ft 8in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 220cm x 195cm (7ft 2in x 6ft 4in).
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 100cm (3ft 3in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
It is a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are 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.
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 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 137cm (4ft 5in) high.
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 not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
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.
Adapted Toilet (Wet Side)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The adapted toilet is similar to Dry side with right hand lateral transfer space.
Adapted Shower (Wet Side)
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the wet side adapted changing room.
There are handrails.
There is a shower chair.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Adapted Changing Room (Dry Side)
There is not a Changing Places facility available.
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located to the right of reception.
The adapted changing room is 20m (22yd) from the the main entrance.
The adapted changing room is 16m (17yd) from the reception desk.
The adapted changing room is 8m (26ft 2in) from the the fitness pool.
There is a wheel in shower.
Other facilities available are adapted toilet, sing, shower chair.
There is not level access to the adapted changing rooms.
Within; shower, toilet.
No Level Access (Fitness Suite and Dry Side Changing)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located at the beginning of the corridor.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Adapted Changing Room (Wet Side)
There is not a Changing Places facility available.
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located with leisure pool.
The adapted changing room is 20m (22yd) from the pool.
The adapted changing room is 60m (65yd) from the reception desk.
The adapted changing room is 3m (9ft 10in) from the pool.
The dimensions of the adapted changing room are 140cm x 200cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 6in).
There is a wheel in shower.
There are handrails.
Other facilities available are foldable chair 45cm,.
There is level access to the adapted changing rooms.
Standard Toilet (Wet Side)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located next to the leisure pool.
The female and male toilets are 50m (55yd) from the the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are low.
Standard Changing Room (Wet Side)
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located next toleisure.
The standard changing room is 40m (44yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 35m (38yd) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 5m (16ft 4in) from the leisure.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Toilet (Dry Side)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located within dry side change.
The female and male toilets are 30m (33yd) from the the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Shower (Dry Side)
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in standard dry side changing rooms.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room (Dry Side)
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located on corridor toward fitness suite.
The standard changing room is 40m (44yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 35m (38yd) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the fitness suite entrance.
No Level Access (Cardio Equipment)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located around the area.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located opposite cardio theatre ramp.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the right going up.
No Level Access (Gallery)
There is not a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located above leisure pool.
There are 15+ steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are low.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the right going up.
No Level Access (Studio)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located at the doors threshold.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
No Level Access (Tone Zone)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located at 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.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
There is a soft play area for children.
