Lee Valley White Water Centre Lee Valley White Water Centre, Station Rd, Waltham Cross EN9 1AB, UK

You’ll find gallons of fun at Lee Valley White Water Centre, from white water rafting on the Olympic course to family paddling on our lake. Choose from a range of activities or sit back and watch the action at The Terrace Bar & Café; you’re guaranteed an unforgettable day out at this London 2012 venue.   

We’re not just wild about white water. The Terrace Bar & Café is the perfect chill out spot and you can watch the action without dipping your toe in the water! Plus our range of events and activities throughout the year will keep the whole family entertained.  

If that's not enough to keep you and the little ones busy, there's acres of fun to explore just a hop, skip and jump away in the beautiful River Lee Country Park.

Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the main building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

Level Change

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

Reception

• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.

Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played inside the building.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the reception desk as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 210cm (3ft 4in x 6ft 11in).
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.

Accessible Toilet (Changing Area)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
• The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
• The accessible toilet is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The accessible toilet is located on the right as you enter the changing area corridor.
• There is level access to the accessible toilet.

Accessible Toilet (First Floor Restaurant)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
• The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
• The accessible toilet is 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
• The accessible toilet is located on the first floor within the restaurant area, to the left when exiting the lift.
• There is level access to the accessible toilet.

Accessible Changing Room (Changing Area)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located within the accessible toilet within the changing area.
• There is level access to the changing room.
• The accessible changing room is 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The door is locked by a twist lock.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 350cm x 215cm (11ft 6in x 7ft 1in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
• The lateral transfer space is 161cm (5ft 3in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is a flush on the transfer side.
• The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a wheel in shower, handrails and a ceiling tracking hoist.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The tap type is lever.
• Other facilities available are a shower chair.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• There is a mirror in the accessible chsanging room.
• The mirror is not placed at a lower level (60cm from the floor) or at an angle for ease of use.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• The accessible changing room has a ceiling tracking hoist.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a ceiling tracking hoist.
• The height of the seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).

Accessible Shower (Changing Area)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located within the standard changing rooms.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).
• Other facilities available are a fixed hoist.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.