Access Guide
Woolwich Town Hall
Wellington Street
Woolwich
Greenwich
London
SE18 6PW
Tel: 020 8854 8888
Web: http://www.greenwich.gov.uk/
Introduction
Related link Woolwich Public 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.
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
The name of the car park is Sainsburys Car Park.
The car park is located at the rear of the building.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
The dimensions of the on street marked Blue Badge parking bays are 5.9m x 1.8m (19ft 4in x 5ft 10in).
On street Blue Badge parking is located at the front of the building.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are available.
The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 5.9m x 1.8m (19ft 4in x 5ft 10in).
Standard marked parking bays are located at the front of the building.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 (Ground Floor )
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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 60m (65yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the ground floor.
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 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 147cm x 240cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 10in).
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 67cm (2ft 2in).
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 the left.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
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 48cm (1ft 6in).
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 placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in) 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
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 poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
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 71cm (2ft 3in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Adapted Toilet (First Floor)
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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 41m (45yd) from the lift.
The adapted toilet is located on the first floor.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
This is by lift.
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 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 194cm x 214cm (6ft 4in x 7ft ).
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 not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 122cm (4ft ) high.
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 not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
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 poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet, and the female 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.
This is by lift.
Standard Toilet (Ground Floor )
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor.
The female and male toilets are 60m (65yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet (First Floor)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the first floor.
The female toilets are 48m (52yd) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the 1st floor.
The male toilets are 32m (35yd) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located within the female 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.
This is by lift.
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.
