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Madginford Library

Egremont Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8LH

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Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • Madginford Library is located on the edge of the village of Bearsted, next to Madginford Primary School and Madginford Hall.
      This is near the parade of shops on Egremont Road, about 500m south of the A20 Ashford Road.
    • There is a Blue Badge parking bay opposite the library entrance.
      The library has two standard parking bays for staff only opposite the entrance.
      Parking is available nearby, outside Madginford village hall, to the right of the library.
  • By Bus View
  • By Train View
    • The nearest Railway Station is Bearsted.
    • Bearsted Station is about 1.1 miles (about a 25 minute walk) north of the Library.
      The station is served by routes between London Victoria, Ashford International and Canterbury West.
      There is step free access by lift to all platforms.
      Staff are available to assist with the manual ramp between the platform and the trains.
      Bus route 11 covers the distance between the station and the A20 leaving a walk of approximately 0.6 mile (12 minutes) to the library.
    • For more information on access and facilities at Bearsted Station please click here (opens new tab).

Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
  • British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request and large print on request.
  • There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
  • The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located in the nearby car parks.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • There are not mobility aids available.

Parking (Library Staff and Blue Badge Parking)

  • The venue does have its own parking facilities.
  • Parking View
    • The car park is located opposite the library.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 480cm.
    • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
    • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
  • Paying View
    • There are no parking charges for the car park.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.
    • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • Drop-off Point(s) View
    • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
  • Comments View
    • The library parking is located at the entrance to the Madginford Hall car park and users have to cross the driveway.
    • The hall car park is available to library users and also has Blue Badge bays.
    • There are no charges for this car park.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the centre front of the building.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • The automatic door opens into a lobby.
    • From the lobby there are doors to the left or right to enter the library.

Reception

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located ahead from the main entrance.
    • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the reception point.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • There are 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 not 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 73cm.
    • 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 a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
    • The type of system is a portable loop.
    • The hearing assistance system is signed.
    • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested on 20/01/2020.
    • The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
    • 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 carpet.

Library

  • Library Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access into the library.
    • The type of flooring in the library is carpet.
    • There are no potential trip hazards within the room.
  • Library Services View
    • This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
    • This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
    • This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
    • There is an ordering service.
    • Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes a magnifier.
    • There is a self-service book borrow/return machine available.
    • The self-service machine touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is step-free access within the library.
    • There are reading/study desks available.
    • The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 70cm in height.
    • There are no height adjustable desks available.
    • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
    • A member of staff is available to provide assistance.
  • Computer Area View
    • The library does have a computer area.
    • The computer area is located to the right from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the computer area.
    • The majority of the computer desk(s) are 64cm in height.
    • There is a height adjustable desk in this area.
    • The library does not have computers with accessible software.
    • Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
    • A large rollerball mouse, height adjustable chair, large text keyboard and height adjustable table is / are available.
    • The seats do not have armrests in the computer area.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.