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Woolwich Public Hall
Welington Street
Woolwich
Greenwich
London
SE18 6PW
Tel: 020 8854 8888
Web: http://www.greenwich.gov.uk/
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Introduction
Related link Woolwich Town Hall.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 13:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Woolwich.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Woolwich Arsenal.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
The dimensions of the on street marked Blue Badge parking bays are 5m x 1.9m (16ft 4in x 6ft 2in).
On street Blue Badge parking is located at the front of the Public Hall entrance.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Public Hall Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the back 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 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
No Level Access (Public Hall Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located at the back of the building.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
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 137cm (4ft 5in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located at the back of the building.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
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 double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
No Level Access (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located at the front of the building.
There are 16 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.
Outside Access (Lift Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the right 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 intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 108cm (3ft 6in) 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 92cm (3ft ) wide.
No Level Access (Lift Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located at the right side of the building.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There is a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
Reception
The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main 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 a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
No Level Access (Public Hall to Town Hall)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located going from the Town Hall to the Public Hallh.
There are 14 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are low.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Theatre / Opera House
There are not designated spaces for wheelchair users.
This venue does not provide audio described performances.
There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
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.
Registrars and the Public Hall are located on the ground floor.
The first floor houses meeting rooms.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the right of the venue.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 26m (28yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.24m x 1.4m (4ft x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 90cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does 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 no additional signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 6m (19ft 8in) from the rear entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the rear 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 by sliding.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 233cm x 287cm (7ft 7in x 9ft 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 left.
The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is twist/turn.
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 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 the right.
There is a shelf within the adapted toilet.
The shelf is not higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
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 52cm (1ft 8in).
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 a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 136cm (4ft 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 cannot 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 poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
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 medium.
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 80cm (2ft 7in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located at the rear entrance.
The female toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the rear entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are low.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located at the rear entrance.
The male toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the rear entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are low.
No Level Access (Public Hall Female Toilets)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located at the front of the toilet entrance.
There are 11 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are low.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
No Level Access (Public Hall Male Toilets)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located at the front of the toilet entrance.
There are 6 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are low.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested 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.
Staff are not Type Talk aware.
