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Ranger′s House
Chesterfield Walk
Blackheath
London
SE10 8QX
Tel: 020 8853 0035
Fax: 020 8853 0090
Web: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/rangershouse
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include exhibits on the ground and 1st floor.
This venue is open for general viewing from 11:00 - 17:00 Sundays only, from 1st April - 30th September.
Please contact the venue for bookings and tours.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the village.
This venue is situated in Blackheath.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Blackheath.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
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.
There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
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.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
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 at the front of the building.
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 away from you (push).
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 directly in front of the entrance.
There are 11 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
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 single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 76cm (2ft 5in) wide.
No Level Access (Accessible Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located directly in front of the entrance.
There are 9 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.
There is a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
Lift (Platform)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the left as you face the entrance steps.
The lift is a platform lift.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The lift is 2m (6ft 6in) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.95m x 1.4m (3ft 1in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 99cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
The lighting level in the lift is low.
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the accessible entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk has 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.
Museum
Exhibits can not be audio described.
Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
Touch tours are not available.
Video tours are not available.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Concessions are not available.
There is a wheelchair to borrow.
To borrow the wheelchair ask any member of staff.
Other Floors (Main Staircase)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the left side going up.
There is a landing.
Other Floors (Stairlift Staircase)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the left side going up.
There is a landing.
Lift (Stairlift)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the bottom of the stairs.
The lift is a stair lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 1m (3ft 3in) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
There is a wheelchair available to borrow at the top of the stairs.
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 7m (22ft 11in) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the left as you enter the accessible entrance.
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 77cm (2ft 6in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 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 left.
The lateral transfer space is 80cm (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 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 a shelf within the adapted toilet.
The shelf is higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
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.
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 at basement level.
The female and male toilets are 18m (20yd) from the stairs.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
No Level Access (Standard Female and Male Toilets)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading from reception to the toilets.
There are 15+ steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the left going up.
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.
Staff are not Type Talk aware.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
