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The venue is approximately 0.8 miles from the A228 Boyle Way via Pound Road, Old Road and Branbridges Road.
There is no car park at the venue. There is limited on-street standard parking available outside the venue on Pound Road.
There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
The nearest bus stop is 35 metres away on Pound Road with direct links to Hadlow, Tunbridge Wells, Larkfield, Five Oak Green and East Peckham.
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The nearest Railway Station is Beltring.
The nearest station is Beltring approximately 1.3 miles away with direct links to Tonbridge, Paddock Wood, Maidstone West and Gillingham.
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There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print on request and different languages on request.
There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
There are not mobility aids available.

The surface of the approach is block paving.
The approach surface is uneven in places.
There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has handrails on both sides.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
There is/are 2 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails.
The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
The step(s) does/do not have tactile paving at the top and bottom.

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
This entrance sign says 'East Peckham Library'.
There is step-free access at this entrance.
There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
There is not a bell/buzzer.
There is not an intercom.
The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
The door(s) is/are single width.
The width of the door opening is 98cm.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

The reception point is located at the rear of the venue.
The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the entrance.
The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
There is step-free access to the reception point.
There is not a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
The reception counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
There is a lowered section of the counter.
The height of the lowered section at the counter is 72cm.
There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the counter.
The counter is staffed.
There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
The type of flooring in the reception area is laminate.
There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

There is step-free access throughout the area.
There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is laminate.
There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
The lighting levels are good.
Wayfinding signage is not provided.
There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
This venue does not play background music in public areas.
There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

The library is located directly beyond the entrance door.
The library is 1m from the entrance.
There is step-free access into the library.
The type of flooring in the library is vinyl.
There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
There is an ordering service.
There is step-free access within the library.
There are reading/study desks available.
The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 74cm in height.
There are no height adjustable desks available.
The seats do not have armrests.
A member of staff is available to provide assistance.
The library does have a computer area.
There is step-free access to the computer area.
The majority of the computer desk(s) are 73cm in height.
There are no height adjustable desks in this area.
The library does have computers with accessible software.
The computers have Windows 10 Ease of Access software available.
Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
A height adjustable chair is / are available.
The seats do not have armrests in the computer area.
One of the computer desks is height adjustable.