Gate access: After staffed collection times (Wednesday, 3.30–6.45pm), the main gate is locked with a keypad. This requires good vision and hand dexterity to operate.
Steps: Main gate (for collection later than 6.45pm Weds) will be closed so requires a step over a bar about 20cm high. Level access during staffed collection (Wednesday 3.30-6.45pm).
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Parking: You can pull in directly in front of the gates if driving, or park on the street nearby.

Limited mobility access: The cupboard can only be reached by climbing onto a bench, so it is not suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
Padlocked cupboard: Access requires unlocking a padlock, which may be difficult for users who have limited hand dexterity or reduced vision.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Parking: Nearby parking is available on Stoneleigh Road and at Stoneleigh Road Car Park A.

Uneven access and level changes: There is a steep kerb to reach the cupboards, which are positioned on pebbles. This may be difficult for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility or balance.
Padlocked cupboards: Access requires unlocking a padlock, which may be difficult for users who have limited hand dexterity or reduced vision.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Lighting conditions: Lighting can be low during winter evenings, which may impact visibility.
Parking: A disabled parking bay and a single yellow line on River Park Road nearby.

Keypad locks: The cupboard is accessed via 2 keypad locks. This requires good vision and hand dexterity to operate.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Unlevel access: Small lip step up, doors heavy, narrow space (not room for a wheelchair).
Parking: There is one disabled parking bay outside the Castle and plenty of bike parking.

Padlocked cupboard: Access requires unlocking a padlock, which may be difficult for users who have limited hand dexterity or reduced vision. There is also a turn button inside the top left door to keep the doors flush.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Level access
Parking: There is parking available on the street outside.

Keypad lock: Requires good vision and hand dexterity to operate.
Door opening: The bottom of the door catches on the floor, so it only opens to around 90 degrees.
Storage access: Shelves are deep, and bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Level access
Parking: There is parking available on the street outside.

Ramp access: The wooden ramp into the garden can become slippery when wet.
Padlocked cupboard: Access requires unlocking a padlock, so good hand dexterity and adequate vision are needed.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Parking: Parking is not available on the main road outside. Limited parking may be found on nearby side streets.

Shop access: Small step at entrance of the shop.
Storage access: Bags are stored on small open shelves, some are at a low level, requiring reaching, bending or stretching.
Parking: Single yellow line and parking bays available on Perth Road.

Ground conditions: When leaves have fallen, the area can become slippery and uneven earth around trees may be difficult to see.
Level access
Padlocked cupboards: Access requires unlocking a padlock, so good hand dexterity and adequate vision are needed.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Parking: There is no nearby parking available.

Padlocked cupboard: Access requires unlocking a padlock, so good hand dexterity and adequate vision are needed.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Parking: Nearby parking is limited as it's a congested area with permit parking only.

Padlocked cupboard: Access requires unlocking a padlock, so good hand dexterity and adequate vision are needed.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Level access
Lighting: Low lighting on winter evenings.
Parking: Disabled parking only.

Padlocked cupboard: Access requires unlocking a padlock, so good hand dexterity and adequate vision are needed.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Level access
Lighting: Low lighting on winter evenings.
Parking: You can carefully pull into the forecourt if driving a smaller car. There is limited visibility for pedestrians on the pavement due to the gate – caution needed.

Path and entry: There is an uneven concrete path leading to the venue. Double doors are often closed in colder months and may need to be opened to allow wheelchair access.
Bar area: Inside the bar area there are stools and tables to navigate. The venue can be busy during peak times (especially evenings). Bar staff are available to assist.
Inner access to cupboards: A second set of double doors leads to a space with a deep step onto a gravel floor, followed by another step up to the cupboards. The surface here is uneven and the space is too narrow for wheelchair access.
Padlocks: There is a padlocked door and padlocked cupboard. These require good hand dexterity and adequate vision to operate.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Parking: Brief parking is sometimes possible, but private parking areas must be avoided. GROW can arrange parking for those who require it for access reasons. Please email [email protected] with as much notice as possible.
Access: More access information is available here: https://www.growhackney.co.uk/access-accessibility
Support: Although access is limited, GROW staff will very likely be able to support visitors with access needs.

Ground conditions: The pathway in front of the cupboards is cobbled and uneven underfoot.
Padlocked cupboard: Access requires unlocking a padlock, so good hand dexterity and adequate vision are needed.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching. Some shelves are particularly high, but a small step stool is available inside the cupboard.
Cupboard fittings: The bolts on the top of the doors are positioned high and may be difficult to open if closed (they should be left open during collection).
Parking: On-street pay and display parking is available outside the farm.

Padlocked cupboard: Access requires unlocking a padlock, so good hand dexterity and adequate vision are needed.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching. The top shelf is particularly high.
Level access
Lighting: Low light on winter evenings.
Parking: Nearby parking available.

Ground conditions: Uneven green paving and dropped kerb. Level access.
Padlocked cupboard: Access requires unlocking a padlock, so good hand dexterity and adequate vision are needed.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Parking: Nearby parking available.

Padlocked cupboard: Access requires unlocking padlocks, so good hand dexterity and adequate vision are needed.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Level access
Lighting: One side is well lit by a lamppost, the other can be dark and a torch may be required on winter evenings.
Parking: You can pull in next to the cupboards briefly to collect.

Access: Small ramp at gate (30-40cm) and big step up to cupboards.
Padlocked cupboards: Access requires unlocking padlocks, so good hand dexterity and adequate vision are needed.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Parking: Parking available on street outside, restricted 12pm-2pm.

Padlocked cupboard: Access requires unlocking padlock, so good hand dexterity and adequate vision are needed.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Level access
Parking: Parking restrictions Mon-Fri 10am-12pm.

Ground condition: Access cupboard over grass, somewhat uneven ground.
Padlocked cupboard: Access requires unlocking padlock, so good hand dexterity and adequate vision are needed.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.

Space inside shop: The shop can be quite full, and there may not be enough space for a wheelchair to easily manoeuvre throughout the area.
Level access
Storage access: Bags are stored on open shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.

Garden door access: The garden door is sometimes locked and can be opened from the bottom, or you can ask a receptionist for assistance.
Ground conditions: The area in front of the cupboard can become slippery when wet. Level access.
Padlocked cupboard: Access requires unlocking a padlock, so good hand dexterity and adequate vision are needed.
Storage access: Bags are stored on open shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.

Storage access: Bags are stored on open shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.

Padlocked cupboard: Access requires unlocking a padlock, so good hand dexterity and adequate vision are needed.
Storage access: Bags are stored on open shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Level access
Parking: Parking available in car park next to the cupboard.

Ground conditions: Uneven paving. No steps, but not level.
Padlocked cupboard: Access requires unlocking a padlock, so good hand dexterity and adequate vision are needed.
Storage access: Bags are stored on open shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching. Some bags are more difficult to access due to the shape of the cupboard, there is a grabber to help you.
Parking: Parking is available on the street, restrictions/charges apply.

Ground conditions: The cupboard is situated on grass, which may be difficult for those with limited mobility or balance.
Padlocked cupboard: Access requires unlocking a padlock, so good hand dexterity and adequate vision are needed.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Lighting: There is no lighting between the pathway and the cupboard, a torch may be needed for winter evenings.
Parking: Parking bays are available outside. Charges apply Monday to Friday, 11am–1pm (£1.50 per hour), and are free at all other times.

Ground conditions & access: Access through a narrow gate. The cupboards are located on uneven and sometimes muddy ground (not level).
Padlocked gate and cupboards: Access requires unlocking padlocks, so good hand dexterity and adequate vision are needed.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Lighting: Lighting is low, and a phone torch may be required for visibility.
Parking: Parking is available on the street outside.

Uneven access and level changes: The paved area where the veg shed is located has a raised edge - there are x2 ramps to provide level access, but the paving is an uneven stone surface.
Padlocked cupboards: Access requires unlocking a padlock, which may be difficult for users who have limited hand dexterity or reduced vision.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Lighting conditions: Lighting can be low during winter evenings, which may impact visibility.
Parking: No parking is available on site. Some parking is available on adjacent local roads (e.g. Victoria Park Square, Peel Grove and Approach Road) - please check parking signage before leaving your vehicle.

Padlocked garage: Access requires unlocking a padlock, so good hand dexterity and adequate vision are needed.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Level access

Ramp access: There is a long ramp that is smooth and non-slip, but it may be at a slightly steep angle. It is suitable for buggies and bikes but may be more challenging for some mobility scooters and wheelchairs.
Post-ramp access: After the ramp, access becomes more difficult due to uneven, pitted paving and a drain gully in an awkward position. The space may also be too narrow for some mobility aids.
Space constraints: Opening cupboard doors would not be possible from a wheelchair, as the alley in which they sit is narrow.
Keypad and padlocks: Access requires entering a gate with a keypad and unlocking padlocked cupboards, so good hand dexterity and adequate vision are needed.

Padlocked cupboards: Access requires unlocking a padlock, so good hand dexterity and adequate vision are needed.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Level access

Padlocked cupboard: Access requires unlocking a padlock, so good hand dexterity and adequate vision are needed.
Storage access: Bags are stored on shelves at different heights, which may require reaching, bending, or stretching.
Level access
Parking: Parking available in the pub carpark and in parking bays on Archway Road.