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Summary

• This guide was created in July 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 ramped/sloped 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 not available.
• Baby change facilities are not available.

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Getting Help and Assistance

• Click + Collect is available at this store.
• The Click + Collect point is located to the right of the store, to the left of the main checkouts.
• The following are available to borrow: wheelchairs.
• The types of trolley available at this store include: standard, flat-bed and wheeled basket.
• An assistance dog toilet or toileting area is not available at the store.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.

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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 Morden Road.
• Morden Road is served by Transport for London (TfL) bus services 93 and N155.
• The nearest train station is Wimbledon.
• For more information on Southwestern Railway please click here (opens new tab).
• The nearest underground/overground station is South Wimbledon.
• South Wimbledon is served by the Northern Line.
• For more information on Transport for London (TfL) Underground services please click here (opens new tab).

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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 signed but unmarked.
• The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 13m from the main entrance.
• The car park is free for all users.
• Free parking for all users is limited to 3 hours.
• Clearly signed parent and child parking bays are available.
• There are no Load and Go parking spaces available.

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• Parking View
  • The car park is located to the front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Parking spaces are provided on a first come first serve basis.
  • There is an overflow car park for staff and visitors.
  • The overflow car park is to the rear of the building (turn right at the entrance to the Nelson Trade Park, then turn left behind the store).
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is 1 Blue Badge parking bay.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge bays are 225cm x 482cm.
  • There is a hatched zone on one side only.
  • The hatched zone is at least 120cm.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • Potential obstacles between the Blue Badge parking and the entrance include a lack of pedestrian walkways to cross the car park.

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Approach (Main Car Park)

• The surface of the approach is tarmac.
• There are bollards on the approach which have a minimum width of 213cm and are 80cm high.
• The bollards do not contrast visually with the tarmac.
• There is ramped/sloped access on approach.
• There is a slope with a slight gradient on approach.

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Approach (Overflow Car Park)

• The surface of the approach is concrete and tarmac.
• There are bollards on the approach which have a minimum width of 213cm and are 80cm high.
• The bollards do not contrast visually with the tarmac.
• There is ramped/sloped access on approach.
• There is a slope with a slight gradient on approach.

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Entrance

• This information is for the entrance located to the left of the building.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• There is not 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 opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 143cm.
• There are security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.

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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 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 a browse and order point in the shop.
• There is background noise in the shop.

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Area (Garden Centre)

• The area is external.
• This area can be found just in front of the entrance.
• There to access this area from the shop.
• There is step-free access throughout the area.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
• There is high colour contrast between the shelving and floor in all areas.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in the area.

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Planning Area (Kitchens and Bathrooms)

• The planning area is located to the left after the main entrance.
• 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 96cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• 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.

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Counter (Collections)

• The counter is located to the right of the store.
• The counter is approximately 21m 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 106cm high.
• The counter for seated users is 84cm 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.

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Counter (Paint Mixing)

• The counter is located ahead from the entrance, on the left.
• The counter is approximately 21m 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 is placed in front of a patterned background.
• The lighting levels at the counter are good.
• The counter is 106cm high.
• The counter for seated users is 83cm high.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Checkouts

• The checkout area is located on the right after 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 good.
• The store has: a staffed checkout and self-service checkouts.

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• Staffed Checkout(s) View
  • The checkout is 106cm 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 not 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 127cm and 152cm.
  • 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.

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Accessible Toilet

• There is no accessible toilet in this store.

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Standard Toilet

• There is no standard toilet.

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Exit

• This information is for the exit located at the main entrance.
• The exit area/door is not 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 142cm.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.
• There are bollards with low colour contrast and a visual identification band beyond the exit.