Access Guide








Kensal Rise Library
Bathurst Gardens
Kensal Rise
London
NW10 5JA
Tel: 020 8937 3660
Fax: 020 8960 8399
Email: kensalriselibrary@brent.gov.uk
Web: http://www.brent.gov.uk/libraries
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 20:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Kensal Rise.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Kensal Rise.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
On street Blue Badge parking is located 20 metres from Bathurst Gardens.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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 138cm (4ft 6in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 149cm (4ft 10in) 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 side of the entrance steps.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 118cm (3ft 10in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the right going up.
Reception
The reception desk is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
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.
The lighting levels are low.
Library
This library does not house a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does house a regular supply of books in large print.
This library does house a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
There is an ordering service.
It takes approximately 2-14 days to process an order.
For home library services please ring 020 8937 3460 or email homelibraryservice@brent.gov.uk.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
The photo shows the entrance ramp.




