Access Guide
Summary
- This guide was created in August 2023.
- There are 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.
- Step-free ambulant toilet facilities are available.
- Step-free standard toilet facilities are available.
- Baby change facilities are available.
- Left hand transfer accessible toilet facilities can be found at the rear left of the store.
- Ambulant toilet facilities can be found at the rear left of the store.
- Female and male standard toilet facilities can be found at the rear left of the store.
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a collection point available at this store.
- The collection point is located to the left of 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, 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 not available.
Public Transport
- Please click here for opening times and directions to this store.
- There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
- The nearest bus stop is located on Purbrook Way.
- The nearest train station is Bedhampton.
- For more information on Bedhampton train 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.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 15m from the main entrance.
- The car park is free for all users.
- Clearly marked and signed parent and child parking bays available.
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Parking
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- The car park is located at the front and on the left side 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 more than 10 Blue Badge parking bays.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge bays are 230cm x 475cm.
- There is a hatched zone on one side only.
- The hatched zone is at least 120cm.
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Access from the Car Park
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- The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- Potential obstacles between the Blue Badge parking and the entrance include dropped kerbs with tactile paving.
Entrance (Main)
- 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.
- There are bollards with high colour contrast and a visual identification band in front of the entrance.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 162cm.
- 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 towards you.
- The width of the opening is 209cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 215cm.
- There are automatic swing gates and security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.
- The minimum width between the barriers is 196cm.
Entrance (TradePoint)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front left 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 is a ramp with a slight gradient and a width of at least 150cm .
- There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 264cm.
- 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 high colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
- There is background noise in the shop.
Area (Garden Centre)
- The area is internal and external.
- This area can be found right from the main entrance.
- There are double automatic doors which open by sliding to access this area from the shop.
- The width of the door opening is 193cm.
- There is step-free access throughout the area.
- The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
- There is high colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
- There is background noise in the area.
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- There is a second similar entrance at the rear right of the store.
Area (Building Yard)
- The area is external.
- This area can be found at the rear 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 223cm.
- There is step-free access throughout the area.
- The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
- There is high colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
- There is background noise in the area.
Planning Area (Kitchen and Bathrooms)
- The planning area is located at the rear 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 79cm.
- The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
- There are stools and some chairs without armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the planning area.
Counter (Paint Mixing)
- The counter is located ahead from the main entrance.
- The counter is approximately 26m 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 106cm high.
- The counter for seated users is 76cm high.
- There is an assistance button which is 86cm from the floor.
Counter (TradePoint)
- The counter is located left from the main entrance.
- The counter is approximately 70m from the main entrance.
- Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the counter.
- The counter has windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- The counter is 92cm high.
- The counter for seated users is 72cm high.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The counter for seated users has sufficient space to write or sign documents and no clear knee recess.
- The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
Counter (Collections)
- The counter is located left from the main entrance.
- The counter is approximately 35m from the main entrance.
- Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the counter.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- The counter is 106cm high.
- The counter for seated users is 82cm high.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The counter for seated users has sufficient space to write or sign documents and a clear knee recess.
- The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
Counter (Speedy Tool Hire)
- The counter is located left from the main entrance.
- The counter is approximately 42m from the main entrance.
- Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the counter.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- The counter is 108cm high.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
Service (Timber Cutting)
- The service is located on the left hand side of the store.
- The service is approximately 70m from the main entrance.
- Clear signage for the service is not 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 147cm from the floor.
- The service does not have a hearing assistance system.
Checkouts
- The checkout area is located left from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the checkout area.
- The checkout area is clearly signed.
- The lighting levels at the checkout area are moderate to good.
- The store has: staffed checkouts 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 70cm high.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the staffed checkout for seated users.
- The Chip & PIN card machines are not 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 80cm and 124cm.
- The Chip & PIN card machines are not 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear left of the store.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 100m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 83cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- The dimensions of the cubicle are 230cm x 187cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 123cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm.
- The toilet has a covered cistern to lean back against.
- The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder and the wash basin.
- The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the soap dispenser and the hand dryer.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm.
- The following grab rails are available: a vertical grab rail on the transfer side, a horizontal grab rail on the door and vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor, the internal door, all grab rails and the toilet seat.
- The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the hand dryer and the toilet roll holder.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it is not at a recommended height and may not be reachable.
- The height of the wash basin is 70cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 93cm.
- The cubicle also has: a full length mirror, a waste bin without lid and a sanitary bin.
- The cubicle does not have coat hooks.
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Comments
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- The door to enter the toilet area is 83cm wide.
Standard Toilet
- This toilet is located at the rear left of the store.
- This toilet is approximately 100m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The male standard toilet was surveyed.
- There is also a female toilet in the same location.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door and wall is high for both female and male.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a baby change facility at a recommended height.
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Comments
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- There is a separate baby changing room located in-between the male and female toilets.
Exit
- This information is for the exit located left from the main entrance.
- 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 189cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The second set of doors are double automatic doors which open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 208cm.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.
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Comments
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- There is a third set of exit doors 240cm wide.