Access Guide
H.G. Wells Conference & Events Centre
Church Street East
Woking
Surrey
GU21 6HJ
Tel: 01483 712705
Fax: 01483 712706
Email: sales@hgwells.co.uk
Web: http://www.hgwells.co.uk
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The opening times given are for the office only.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Woking.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Woking.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Parking is available in the nearby Victoria Way Car Park.
There is a walkway from this car park through to the reception area of the H.G. Wells Centre.
Outside Access (Church Street East)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
No Level Access (Church Street East)
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 8 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Victoria Way Car Park)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Wheelchair users can access the entrance on level 4 of the car park by entering the car park at ground floor level and taking the lift up to the 4th floor and then going across the link bridge.
This entrance situated on level 4 of the car park leads into the HG Wells reception area.
Reception
The reception desk is 20m (22yd) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The reception desk is situated on the 1st floor.
Inside Access
There is not 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.
The lighting levels are bright.
No Level Access (Inside Access)
Access to The Griffin & Wells Rooms from the reception area is via a moderate ramp, 140 cm in width.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
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.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the foyer.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 2m x 2m (6ft 6in x 6ft 6in).
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not 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 for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 30m (33yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the reception area.
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 twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 190cm x 150cm (6ft 2in x 4ft 11in).
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).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
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 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 is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
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 walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the reception area.
The female toilets are 30m (33yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the reception area.
The male toilets are 30m (33yd) from the accessible 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 standard toilet.
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.
This service cannot be requested.
Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
Comments
For opening times please phone the venue on 01483 712705.
