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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 not available.
• Step-free ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
• Step-free standard toilet facilities are available.
• Baby change facilities are not available.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities can be found to the right as you enter the store.

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Getting Help and Assistance

• Click + Collect is available at this store.
• The Click + Collect point is located to the right as you enter the store.
• There is a collection point available at this store.
• The collection point is located to the right as you enter the 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), flat-bed and wheeled basket.
• Documents/information can be provided in: large print on request.
• An assistance dog toilet or toileting area is not available at the store.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.

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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 Huntingdon Road.
• The nearest train station is Huntingdon.
• For more information on Great Northern Rail services please click here (opens new tab).

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Parking

• The store has its own parking facilities which do 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 store entrance.
• The car park is free for all users.

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• Parking View
  • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There are 4 Blue Badge parking bays.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge bays are 280cm x 465cm.
  • There is a hatched zone at the rear only.
  • The hatched zone is at least 120cm.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • There is a road to cross with dropped kerbs, but no tactile paving.
  • Potential obstacles between the Blue Badge parking and the entrance include dropped kerbs without tactile paving.

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Approach

• The surface of the approach is block paving and stone/concrete tiles.
• There is a ramp with a slight gradient on approach.

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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.
• There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
• There are bollards with poor colour contrast and no visual identification band in front of the entrance.
• There is step-free access at this entrance.
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 154cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• There are security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.
• The minimum width between the barriers is 140cm.

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Shop

• There is step-free access throughout the shop.
• The lighting levels in the shop are varied.
• 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 flooring has bold repeating patterns which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
• The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
• Access throughout the shop is unobstructed.
• There is poor colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is background noise in the shop.

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Area (Garden Centre)

• 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 158cm.
• There is step-free access throughout the area.
• The lighting levels in this area are varied.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• The flooring surface is not smooth and even due to uneven paving/tiles.
• The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
• There is poor colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is background noise in the area.

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Planning Area (Kitchens and Bathrooms)

• The planning area is located in the centre of the store.
• There is step-free access to the planning area.
• The lighting levels in the planning area are good.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest desk is 75cm.
• The distance between the floor and the highest desk is 101cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
• There are high stools and some chairs without armrests.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the planning area.

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Counter (Paint Mixing)

• The counter is located ahead and left as you enter the store.
• The counter is approximately 20m from the store entrance.
• Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the lift.
• 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.
• There is an assistance button which is 125cm from the floor.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (Collections)

• The counter is located ahead as you enter the store.
• The counter is approximately 2m from the store 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 sufficient space to write or sign documents and no clear knee recess.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Checkouts

• The checkout area is located to the left as you enter the store.
• There is step-free access to the checkout area.
• The checkout area is not clearly signed.
• The lighting levels at the checkout area are good.
• The store has: staffed checkouts and self-service checkouts.

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• Staffed Checkout(s) View
  • The checkout is 82cm high.
  • The checkout for seated users is 65cm 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.
• Self-Service Checkout(s) View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkouts vary between 120cm and 145cm.
  • 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.

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Standard Toilet

• This toilet is located to the right front of the store.
• This toilet is approximately 30m from the store entrance.
• There is step-free access into the toilet.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
• The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
• The colour contrast between the external toilet door and wall is fair for both female and male.
• The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.

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Exit

• This information is for the exit located beyond the checkouts.
• The exit area/door is clearly signed.
• There is a dark mat or floor marking at this exit that might be perceived as a hole.
• 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 153cm.
• 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 160cm.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.