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Blackheath Halls
23 Lee Road
Blackheath
London
SE3 9RQ
Tel: 020 8463 0100
Fax: 020 8852 5154
Web: http://www.blackheathhalls.com
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
These times relate to the standard times the building is open.
Evening and weekend opening times depend on performances.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
This venue is situated in Blackheath.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Blachkeath.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest underground station is North Greenwich.
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 Blackheath Station Car Park.
The car park is located next to Blackheath Station.
Car park website http://www.lewisham.gov.uk
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.
There is an area at the front of the building which can be used as a drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the theatre.
There is not level access to the service.
The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 142cm (4ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 136cm (4ft 5in) 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 as you face it.
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 in front of the entrance.
There are 5 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp overcomes the steps mentioned, and has handrails on both sides.
Reception (Box Office)
The reception desk is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Theatre / Opera House (Great Hall)
There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Designated seating is located in the centre of the hall.
Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
A companion may sit with you.
Companions sit beside you.
It is 15m (16yd) from the designated seating area to the nearest adapted toilet.
This venue does not provide audio described performances.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Concessions are available.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
There is no fixed seating within the Great Hall, so wheelchair users can be accommodated anywhere in the hall on request.
Restaurant / Bar
The following information is for the bar.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
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 service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
All chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 73cm (2ft 4in) cm.
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 108cm (3ft 6in) cm.
Menus are wall only.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is lunches and snacks.
Food is only served during Tea Dances and Friday Lunchtime Recitals.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are the Recital Room.
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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 26m (28yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the end of the corridor between the Box Office and the Great Hall.
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 sliding bolt.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 175cm x 230cm (5ft 8in x 7ft 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 left.
The lateral transfer space is 104cm (3ft 4in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is 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 not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (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 105cm (3ft 5in) 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 placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 80cm (2ft 7in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
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 good.
Lighting levels are medium.
The cubicle also contains a fold up bench.
The bench is 75cm high and 182cm long.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located along the corridor leading to the adapted toilet.
The female and male toilets are 24m (26yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).
Staff are not Type Talk aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
