Access Guide
Overview - Standard
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About
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- Services available in the venue include: Menswear, Womenswear, Childrenswear, Gap, Home and Costa Coffee.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a public car park nearby.
- The name of the nearest car park is Trafford Centre - Regent T3.
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- The nearest train station is Urmston Station.
- This station has step-free access.
- The nearest tram stop is The Trafford Centre.
- This tram stop has step-free access.
- The nearest bus station is The Trafford Centre Bus Station.
- This bus station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is no main entrance for the building.
- There are 3 other entrances.
- 2 of the other entrances have step-free level access.
- 2 of the other entrances have step-free level access via lift.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways, pillars and moveable physical obstructions.
- The ground floor, first floor and mezzanine can be accessed via a standard lift, escalator and stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located on the mezzanine level at the back of Costa Cafe.
- The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
- Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the mezzanine level at the back of Costa Cafe.
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Changing Facilities
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- The fitting rooms with adaptations are located In the women's fitting rooms on the ground floor, and the men's fitting rooms on the first floor.
- The standard fitting rooms are located in the women's fitting rooms on the ground floor, and the men's fitting rooms on the first floor.
Parking
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Public Parking
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- There is a public car park located next to the Trafford Centre.
- The name of the car park is Regent T3.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
- Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.
Ground Floor Entrance
- This entrance is located on the ground floor of Regent Crescent.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
Shop Floor (Ground Floor)
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some of the aisles are obstructed by product racks.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of this area.
- Some of the columns have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise.
- There is wayfinding, product and overhead signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Seating available for customers includes: sofas and stools.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Womenswear)
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- The fitting room surveyed is located ahead from the ground floor entrance within the women's fitting rooms.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The distance from the ground floor entrance is 45m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is no signage for the fitting room.
- There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
- The width of the opening is 93cm.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 231cm (width) x 215cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the fitting room.
- There are grab rails in the fitting room.
- The grab rails for the fitting room have a high colour contrast.
- There are dropdown rails in the fitting room.
- The dropdown rails for the fitting room have a high colour contrast.
- There is a seated bench available.
- The seat/chair is 48cm from the floor.
- There is an assistance bell at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a long mirror.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Counter (Womenswear)
- The counter is located ahead from the ground floor entrance.
- The distance from the ground floor entrance is 40m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 102cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 106cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Counter (Home)
- The counter is located to the right from the ground floor entrance, and on the right side of the department.
- The distance from the ground floor entrance is 45m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 106cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 110cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Counter (Childrenswear)
- The counter is located ahead from the the ground floor entrance at the rear of Childrenswear.
- The distance from the ground floor entrance is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 102cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 106cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located ahead from the ground floor entrance.
- The distance from the ground floor entrance is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
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Standard Lift
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- The ground floor, first floor and mezzanine can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a medium colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 88cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 117cm (width) x 196cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a varying colour contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Escalators
- The escalators surveyed are located ahead from the ground floor entrance.
- The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by escalator.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are not clearly marked.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Stairs
- The stairs are located at the rear of Home.
- The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Shop Floor (First Floor)
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some of the aisles are obstructed by product rails.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a low visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of this area.
- Some of the columns have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise.
- There is wayfinding, product and overhead signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Seating available for customers includes: sofas and stools.
- Customers can obtain online items from the online returns and collections point at the right rear of Home on the first floor.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Menswear)
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- The fitting room surveyed is located on the first floor to the left from the lift lobby within the men's fitting rooms.
- The fitting room surveyed is male only.
- The distance from the lift is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is no signage for the fitting room.
- There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
- The width of the opening is 118cm.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 288cm (width) x 190cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the fitting room.
- There are grab rails in the fitting room.
- The grab rails for the fitting room have a high colour contrast.
- There are dropdown rails in the fitting room.
- The dropdown rails for the fitting room have a high colour contrast.
- There is a seated bench available.
- The seat/chair is 48cm from the floor.
- There is no assistance bell.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a long mirror.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 137cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Counter (Menswear)
- The counter is located to the left from the lift lobby at the right side of Menswear.
- The distance from the lift is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 103cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 107cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Counter (Home - First Floor)
- The counter is located to the left from the lift lobby through Menswear.
- The distance from the lift is 40m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 107cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 111cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Online Returns and Collections
- The collection point is located to the left from the lift lobby then at the right rear of Home first floor.
- The distance from the lift is 60m.
- The most accessible route to the collection point has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access to the collection point.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 109cm to 119cm from the floor.
- A lowered touchscreen is not available.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- There is a separate screen for the returns. The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 114cm to 125cm from the floor.
Stairs (To Mezzanine)
- The stairs are located on the first floor at the rear of Menswear.
- The first floor and mezzanine level can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Eating and Drinking (Costa)
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Location and Access
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- Costa is on the mezzanine level ahead from the lift.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
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Order and Payment
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located on the right side of the cafe.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 102cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 127cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menu types include: wall-mounted.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, sofas, benches and stools.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the lift on the mezzanine level at the rear of the Costa Cafe.
- The distance from the lift is 25m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 148cm (width) x 219cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a long mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 125cm and 181cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 101cm.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
