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Summary

• This guide was created in September 2023.
• There are no public transport links within 200m of the venue.
• The venue shares another venue's 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 a designated safe place which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.
• The safe place can be found at the rear of the store in the staff area.
• There is a hearing assistance system at the tills and the collections counter.
• 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

• There is a collection point available at this store.
• The collection point is located at the front right of the store.
• 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, board carrier (A-frame), flat-bed and wheeled basket.
• Documents/information can be provided in: Braille on request, large print on request and different languages on request.
• 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 at Aldi, off N Gate.
• The nearest train station is Newark Northgate.
• For more information on train services to and from this station please click here (opens new tab).

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Parking

• The store has shared 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 12m from the main entrance.
• The car park is free for all users.
• Free parking for all users is limited to 2 hours.
• Clearly marked and signed parent and child parking bays are not available.
• There are no Load and Go parking spaces available.

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• Parking View
  • The car park is located in 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.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There are 8 Blue Badge parking bays.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge bays are 232cm x 520cm.
  • There is a hatched zone on both sides and to the rear.
  • The hatched zone is at least 120cm.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.

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Approach

• The surface of the approach is tarmac.
• There are bollards on the approach which have a minimum width of 113cm and are 90cm high.
• The bollards contrast visually with the tarmac.
• There is step-free access on approach.

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Entrance (Main)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front right 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 high colour contrast but 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 208cm.
• 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 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 browse and order point in the shop.
• There is background noise in the shop.

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Planning Area (Kitchens & 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 distance between the floor and the lowest desk is 76cm.
• The distance between the floor and the highest desk is 98cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
• There are seats which do not have armrests.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the planning area.

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Area (Garden Centre)

• The area is external.
• This area can be found at the rear left of the store.
• There are double automatic doors which are permanently held open to access this area from the shop.
• The width of the door opening is 193cm.
• 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 all walkways.
• There is background noise in the area.

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Counter (Collections)

• The counter is located at the front left of the store.
• The counter is approximately 15m 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 83cm 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 has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
• Colleagues are trained to use the hearing system.

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Counter (Paint Mixing)

• The counter is located to the left of the store.
• The counter is approximately 12m 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 82cm high.
• There is an assistance button which is 96cm from the floor.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Service (Timber Cutting)

• The service is located at the rear right of the store.
• The service is approximately 20m 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 136cm from the floor.
• The service does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Checkouts

• The checkout area is located to the left of 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: staffed checkouts and self-service checkouts.

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• Staffed Checkout(s) View
  • The checkout 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 has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
• Self-Service Checkout(s) View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkouts vary between 118cm and 150cm.
  • 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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Exit

• This information is for the exit located at the front left of the store.
• 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.
• There is step-free access at this exit.
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 205cm.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.
• There are bollards with high colour contrast but no visual identification band beyond the exit.

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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.