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The Bob Hope Theatre
Wythfield Road
Eltham
London
SE9 5TG
Tel: 020 8850 3702
Web: http://www.bobhopetheatre.co.uk
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Opening Times (During a Show)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 19:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 19:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 19:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 19:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 19:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 19:00 - 22:00 |
| Sunday | 19:00 - 22:00 |
Depends on matinee and show start-time.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Eltham.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Eltham.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The nearest designated bay is 28m (30yd) from the side entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 31m (34yd) from the side 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.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are available.
The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 1.5m x 4.5m (4ft 11in x 14ft 9in).
Standard marked parking bays are located on Wythfield Road.
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 towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in) wide.
No Level Access (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the door.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the left side of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 134cm (4ft 4in) wide.
No Level Access (Side Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in the alley that accesses the side entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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 medium height.
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.
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 some parts of the venue.
The scooter cannot be used in the auditorium.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Theatre / Opera House
There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Designated seating is located the front row.
Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
A companion may sit with you.
Companions sit beside the wheelchair space.
It is 20m (22yd) from the designated seating area to the nearest adapted toilet.
This venue does not provide audio described performances.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Concessions are available.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
Restaurant / Bar
The following information is for the bar.
The bar does not serve food.
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.
No tables are permanently fixed.
Some chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 13m (14yd) from the side entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are available hand held.
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.
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 no additional signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 17m (18yd) from the side entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in a room accessed by going left in the bar.
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 locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 157cm x 189cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 2in).
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 81cm (2ft 7in).
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.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
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 the left.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 52cm (1ft 8in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 84cm (2ft 9in) high.
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 good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
At the time of survey (October 2009) the adapted toilet was undergoing modification.
Standard Toilet
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the foyer to the left.
The female toilets are 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the foyer to the right.
The male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
The photographs show the male standard toilet.
No Level Access (Standard Male Toilets)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located just inside the door.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Additional Information
Staff do not 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.
This service cannot be requested.
Plastic cups are not available.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
