Access Guide
Summary
- This guide was created in September 2023.
- There are no public transport links within 200m of the venue.
- The venue has its own parking.
- A designated drop off point is not available.
- The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- This entrance has double doors.
- The doors are automatic.
- There is step-free access throughout the building.
- There is not a designated safe place which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.
- Accessible toilet facilities are available, but they do not meet AccessAble's criteria.
- Step-free ambulant toilet facilities are available.
- Step-free standard toilet facilities are not available.
- Baby change facilities are available.
- Ambulant toilet facilities can be found at the rear of the store.
- Baby changing facilities can be found within the accessible toilet, at the rear of the store.
Getting Help and Assistance
- Click + Collect is available at this store.
- The Click + Collect point is located just inside the main entrance.
- There is a collection point available at this store.
- The collection point is located just inside the main entrance.
- There is a home delivery service from this store.
- The following are available to borrow: wheelchairs.
- The types of trolley available at this store include: standard, standard with baby seat, wheelchair attachable, board carrier (A-frame), heavy duty (heavy garden) and flat-bed.
- An assistance dog toilet or toileting area is not available at the store.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
Public Transport
- Please click here for opening times and directions to this store.
- There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
- The nearest bus stop is located outside the Hammer and Pincers Public House, 0.3 miles away.
- The nearest train station is Boston.
- For more information on Boston railway station please click here (opens new tab).
Parking
- The store has its own parking facilities which do not need to be booked in advance.
- Blue Badge parking is available.
- Blue Badge parking is clearly marked and signed.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 12m from the main entrance.
- The car park is free for all users.
- There are no Load and Go parking spaces available.
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Parking
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- The car park is located at the front of the store.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There are 7 Blue Badge parking bays.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge bays are 240cm x 470cm.
- There is a hatched zone on both sides and to the rear.
- The hatched zone is less than 120cm.
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Access from the Car Park
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- The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
Entrance
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the store.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- A colleague is available at this entrance to assist customers.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 180cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 151cm.
- There are security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.
Shop
- There is step-free access throughout the shop.
- The lighting levels in the shop are good.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the shop.
- All flooring in the shop is smooth and even.
- The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
- Access throughout the shop is unobstructed.
- There is low colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests throughout the shop.
- There is background noise in the shop.
Planning Area (Kitchen and Bathroom)
- The planning area is located at the centre of the store.
- There is step-free access to the planning area.
- The lighting levels in the planning area are good.
- The standard height for desks is 81cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
- The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the planning area.
Area (Garden Centre and Building Yard)
- This area can be found to the far right of the store.
- There are double automatic doors which open by sliding to access this area from the shop.
- The width of the door opening is 166cm.
- There is step-free access throughout the area.
- The lighting levels in this area are varied.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
- There is low colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
- There is background noise in the area.
Counter (Click & Collect/Collections)
- The counter is located at the main entrance.
- The counter is approximately 4m from the main entrance.
- The counter is visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the counter.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- The counter is 105cm high.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The counter for seated users has no clear knee recess.
- There is an assistance button which is 130cm from the floor.
- The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
Counter (Paint Mixing)
- The counter is located at the centre of the store.
- The counter is approximately 30m from the main entrance.
- Clear signage for the counter is visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the counter.
- The counter is placed in front of a patterned background.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- The counter is 105cm high.
- The counter for seated users is 75cm high.
- There is an assistance button which is 114cm from the floor.
- The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
Service (Timber Cutting)
- The service is located at the back of the store .
- The service is approximately 60m from the main entrance.
- Clear signage for the service is visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the service.
- The lighting levels at the service are good.
- There is an assistance button which is 112cm from the floor.
- The service does not have a hearing assistance system.
Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)
- This accessible toilet is located at the far end of the store.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 130m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
- The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 84cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- No key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The dimensions of the cubicle are 143cm x 190cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 68cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a lever flush on the non transfer side.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm.
- The toilet has a fixed horizontal rail without a padded backrest to lean back against.
- The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder, the wash basin and the soap dispenser.
- The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the hand dryer.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 136cm.
- The following grab rails are available: a vertical rail on the left side of the wash basin, a vertical grab rail on the transfer side, a horizontal grab rail on the door and a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: all grab rails and the dropdown rail.
- The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet roll holder, the hand dryer, the toilet seat, the floor and the internal door.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height.
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 70cm.
- The cubicle does not have a full length mirror and coat hooks.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- There is a flip down baby change table available at a height of 111cm.
Standard Toilet
- There is no standard toilet, but the accessible toilet can be used by everyone.
Checkouts
- The checkout area is located at the exit.
- There is step-free access to the checkout area.
- The checkout area is clearly signed.
- The lighting levels at the checkout area are good.
- The store has: a staffed checkout and self-service checkouts.
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Staffed Checkout(s)
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- The checkout is 82cm high.
- The checkout for seated users is 82cm high.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the staffed checkout for seated users.
- The Chip & PIN card machines are accessible to a wheelchair user from the staffed checkouts.
- The checkout does not have a hearing assistance system.
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Self-Service Checkout(s)
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- The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkouts vary between 115cm and 140cm.
- The Chip & PIN card machines are accessible to a wheelchair user from the self-service checkouts.
- There is a hand-held scanner.
- Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkouts.
Exit
- This information is for the exit located near the checkouts.
- The exit area/door is clearly signed.
- There are security barriers before the exit.
- A colleague is available at this exit to assist customers.
- There is step-free access at this exit.
- There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 183cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The second set of doors are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 212cm.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.