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Chingford Mount Cemetery

121 Old Church Road, Chingford, London, E4 6ST

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Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Higham's park.
  • The nearest underground station is Walthamstow Central.
  • There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Opening Times (Cemetery Grounds)

  • Monday 07:30 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 07:30 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 07:30 - 16:00.
  • Thursday 07:30 - 16:00.
  • Friday 07:30 - 16:00.
  • Saturday 07:30 - 16:00.
  • Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • Comments View
    • Visitors can park along the main pathways within the grounds for free but must not park on any double yellow lines or obstruct any of the entrance gates, there are no Blue Badge bays available.

Access Point (Cemetery Way)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Old Church Road.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped 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 before the gates as you approach.
    • 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.

Access Point (Grove Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located off Grove Road.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located at the start of the pathway.
    • 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.
  • Comments View
    • This pathway is open 24/7 as it is a path used for the public to pass through day or night.

Access Point (Heathcote Grove)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Heathcote Grove.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • 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.
    • The width of the gap is 130cm.
  • Comments View
    • There is a second wider gate that can be unlocked for cars to pass through when needed.

Access Point (North Road)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located on Old Church Road.
    • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
    • 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.
    • The width of the gap is 110cm.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance opens immediately onto the main road.

Outside Access (Cemetery Office)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Reception (Cemetery Office)

  • The reception point is located after the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 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 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 high (110cm+).
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • There is not a knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • 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 carpet.
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed .
  • There is bench seating and single seats without armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

Cemetery Grounds

  • Throughout this cemetery, majority of the concreate paths are level and wide but may have uneven ground in places due to loose dirt and small stones, there are some steep slopes throughout the grounds with Cedar Path being the steepest which leads up to more headstones, the ground on this path is also uneven in places.
  • There is benched seating with armrests throughout the grounds.
  • Walking on most grassed areas to find a headstone will be uneven and narrow in places.
  • There are four access points surrounding the grounds with free parking available and for any assistance or queries you can speak to staff in the cemetery office that is based to the left after you enter the grounds via Cemetery Road, there is a toilet for public use and seating within the office.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet facilities in this area.

Standard Toilet(s)