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Hindu Temple (Shri Swaminarayan Mandir)

Venue Accessibility Profile

Please be aware that this venue may only be open to the public during London's Open House weekend. Contact the venue before planning a visit.

If you are affiliated with this venue and wish to confirm the below access details prior to Open House 2008, go to the Open House venue portal.

Address Details
Name	Hindu Temple (Shri Swaminarayan Mandir)
Address	105/119 Brentfield Road, Neasden
Borough	Brent
Town/City	London
Post Code	NW10 8LD View map of this area via Google Maps
Access summary	The first traditional Hindu Mandir in Europe, carved and constructed entirely according to the ancient Shipsashtras (treatise on Temple architecture). Also Hinduism exhibition...
Further Details
Type of venue	Open House
Further keywords	Cultural Diversity
General information	There is a sports centre at the rear of the complex - it has a range of activities for young people. Also there is music, dancing, singing, learning musical instruments, public speaking, talks. Festivals are celebrated.

Contact Information
Switchboard/Enquiry Line No	020 8965 2651
Fax	020 8961 2444
Getting To
Nearest BR station and approximate distance (metres)	Willsden and Stonebridge Park 1km or over
Nearest tube station and approximate distance (metres)	Neasden 1km or over
Parking
On-site parking availability	Yes
Designated disabled bays	Yes
Number of disabled bays	6

Main Entrance
Door Type	Double
Further Entrance Notes	The Temple's (Mandir) main entrance is rarely used, only for special occasions and a barrier is erected. This is up 33 steps (non-highlighted with two handrails) to a very large and heavy double door opening out.
More Accessible Alternative Entrance
Level Access	Ramped
Ramp Gradient	Regulatory
Ramp Type	Fixed
Door Type	Double
Door Opening	Inward
Further Entrance Notes	1.5m wide heavy doors
Location of alternative entrance	In the cultural centre at the side of the temple.

Access Inside
Are the steps highlighted?	Yes
Are there any handrails?	Two side
Floors served by lift	All floors server by stair lift.
Type(s) of lift	Public
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible screens/areas	All areas
Accessibility restrictions	There is a restriction of four wheelchair users allowed at any one time in the Temple. There is no restriction in the Cultural Centre. Escorts are required in the Temple only. If you inform them of your visit they will most times be able to assist.
Wheelchair and Scooter Users
Location of storage for wheelchairs/scooters	Limited number of wheelchairs for free loan available
Limited Mobility
Staff will assist	Yes
Facilities for Hearing Impaired
Services for Visually Impaired
Information Formats
Large print	On request
Guide Dogs
Restrictions	Yes
Information and restrictions relating to guide dogs	They have been working with the RNIB to develop touch tours and audio descriptions.

Refreshments
Availability	Restaurant: Yes Bar: Café:
Location	There is a cafe in a separate building at the end of the car park.
Accessibility	Level access to two wide double doors opening in. Refreshments cannot be taken to other parts of the complex. Vegetarian
Can carrying assistance be provided?	Yes
Refreshments service offered	Table service
Movable seating available?	Yes
Toilets and Phones
Adapted toilets	Male: Yes Female: Yes Unisex:
Location of toilets	There are adapted cubicles in both the ladies and gents toilets.
Further details	Level access, three doors to enter. There are also toilets in the cafe, both have one door and one step to enter and ave

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