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Introduction

Related link The Boulevard.

Comments View
- The venue is located within The Boulevard.
- For access details to The Boulevard, please refer to the separate access guide.

Location

The venue is located within The Boulevard.
The venue is in a pedestrian area.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Scarva.

Opening Times

Monday 08:30 - 18:00.
Tuesday 08:30 - 18:00.
Wednesday 08:30 - 18:00.
Thursday 08:30 - 21:00.
Friday 08:30 - 21:00.
Saturday 08:30 - 18:00.
Sunday 08:30 - 18:00.

Parking

Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments View
- For parking details please refer to the access guide for The Boulevard.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main shopping centre entrance.
There is level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).

Outside Access (Front Entrance)

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This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).

Comments View
- There are 131cm wide bollards leading to this entrance from the car park.

Level Change (Front Entrance)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service(s).
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played throughout the venue.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are bright.

Eating and Drinking

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The following information is for the café.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the counter.
No tables are permanently fixed.
Some chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 53cm (1ft 9in).
The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
The standard height for tables is 73cm.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available.
Menus are hand held and wall.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 191cm x 190cm (6ft 3in x 6ft 3in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste, general domestic waste and sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 81cm (2ft 8in).