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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include Gunnersbury Park Museum, a children's playground, and tennis courts.
• Gunnersbury Park Bowling Club and Capel College are also nearby.
• There is a standalone toilet block to the rear of the Gunnersbury Park Museum.
• There is an accessible toilet as well as standard shared toilets.
• Related link Gunnersbury Park Museum.
• https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-hounslow/access-guides/gunnersbury-park-museum.
• Related link Gunnersbury Park.
• https://www.visitgunnersbury.org/park.
• Related link Hounslow Parks mini-guide (PDF).
• https://nationalparkcity.london/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Hounslow_London_National_Park_City_-_Mini_Guide.pdf.
• For more information about Hounslow Parks, click here (opens a new tab).

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Opening Times

• The venue is open from dawn til dusk.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Gunnersbury.
• The nearest underground station is Acton Town.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The first 30 minutes parking is free.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 10 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 471cm (7ft 6in x 15ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m (49ft) from the car park access point.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 18m (59ft) from the car park access point.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 250cm x 710cm (8ft 2in x 23ft 3in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Lionel Road North.
  • There is 1 on street Blue Badge parking bay available on Lionel Road North without daily time restrictions.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Lionel Road North.
  • Standard marked parking bays without time restrictions are located towards the Great North Road end of Lionel Road North.
  • There are also standard marked parking bays in Popes Lane.
  • The standard marked parking bays are 200cm wide.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Access Point (Car Park)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located within the car park, nearest the leisure centre.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point .
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Access Point (Capel Manor College)

• This access point is located on Pope's Lane, opposite the sports ground.
• The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• This access point is mainly for vehicles but with a pedestrian walkway marked on the ground.

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Access Point (Pope's Lane / Gunnersbury Drive)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located in Pope's Lane, opposite Gunnersbury Drive.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point .
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 105cm.
  • There are some uneven surfaces at this access point.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located after the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Access Point (Gunnersbury Avenue)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on Gunnersbury Avenue, opposite Park Place.
  • There is an information board/map at this access point .
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located after the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Access Point (Great West Road / Lionel Road North)

• This access point is located along Lionel Road North from the Great West Road, opposite the BP Pulse charging station.
• The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
• The access point is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free access via slope.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is a single manual gate.
• The gate opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 108cm.
• The gate has a low visual contrast.
• The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
• The gate is permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Access Point (Lionel Road North)

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• Access Point View
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point .
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located after the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• Step(s) View
  • There are 2 similar access points opposite Lionel Primary School.

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Access Point (Lionel Road / Pope's Lane Corner)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located on the corner of Lionel Road and Pope's Lane.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is permanently held open.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Step(s) View
  • This access point is mainly for vehicles but may also be used by pedestrians.

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Access Point (Pope's Lane / Elderberry Road)

• This access point is located in Pope's Lane, opposite Elderberry Road.
• The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• There is step-free access via slope.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There are double manual gates, however one gate is locked or bolted.
• The locked gate can be opened on request .
• The gate opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 122cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The gates have a low visual contrast.
• The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Parks and Gardens

• The park or garden does have footpaths.
• The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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Generic (Children's Playground)

• The main playground is located by the car park access point.
• There is a heavy gate that pushes away with a width of 140cm.
• The playground contains a variety of play equipment.
• Surfaces in this area are soft rubber, grass and tarmac.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Toilet Block - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 75m (246ft) from the standard car park access point.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 151cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 2in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is sensor.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 88cm (2ft 10in) .
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 71cm (2ft 3in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within this toilet.
  • There is a short steep ramp at the threshold of the doorway.
  • There is a locking handle which can be used to indicate occupancy, but it was not working as a door lock at the time of survey (August 2025).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Toilet Block)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.