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B&Q Norwich Hall Road

5 Neatmarket, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6FB

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Summary

  • This guide was created in December 2025.
  • 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 store 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 not available.
  • Step-free standard toilet facilities are not available.
  • Baby change facilities are available.
  • Left hand transfer accessible toilet facilities can be found in the rear right corner of the store.
  • Baby changing facilities can be found within the accessible toilet.

Getting Help and Assistance

  • Click + Collect is available at this store.
  • The Click + Collect point is located at the front of and on the right side of the store.
  • There is a collection point available at this store.
  • The collection point is located at the front of and on the right side of 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) and flat-bed.
  • 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 available.

Public Transport

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 markings are faded.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 25m from the entrance.
  • The car park is free for all users.
  • Free parking for all users is limited to 3 hours.
  • Clearly marked and signed parent and child parking bays are available.
  • There are no Load and Go parking spaces available.
  • Parking View
    • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
    • The car park is located in front of the store.
    • 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 more than 10 Blue Badge parking bays.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge bays are 230cm x 473cm.
    • 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.
    • There is a road to cross with flush tactile paving.

Approach

  • The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
  • There are bollards on the approach which have a minimum width of 161cm and are 91cm high.
  • The bollards have a visual identification band and contrast visually with the paving.
  • There is step-free access on approach.

Entrance

  • This information is for the entrance located on the front of and on the left side 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 visual contrast and a visual identification band in front of the entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 225cm.
  • 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 212cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • There are double automatic doors which opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 240cm.
  • There are automatic swing gates and security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The minimum width between the barriers is 180cm.

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 visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout the shop.
  • There is background noise in the shop.

Area (Garden Centre)

  • The area is external.
  • This area can be found on the left side of the store.
  • There are double automatic doors which open by sliding to access this area from the shop.
  • There are bollards at these doors with a minimum width between them of 225cm.
  • The width of the door opening is 254cm.
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
  • There is high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in all areas.
  • There is background noise in the area.
  • Comments View
    • The garden centre connects to the building yard via open access.

Area (Building Yard)

  • The area is external.
  • This area can be found on the left side of the store.
  • There are double automatic doors which open by sliding to access this area from the shop.
  • There are bollards at these doors with a minimum width between them of 220cm.
  • The width of the door opening is 226cm.
  • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
  • There is high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in all areas.
  • There is background noise in the area.
  • Comments View
    • The building yard connects to the garden centre via open access.

Service (Collections)

  • The service is located at the front of and on the right side of the store.
  • The service is approximately 13m from the entrance.
  • 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 106cm from the floor.
  • The service does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There are high stools at the service.

Counter (Paint Mixing)

  • The counter is located in front as you enter the store and on the right.
  • The counter is approximately 15m from the 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 114cm from the floor.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

Counter (Timber Cutting)

  • The counter is located in the rear right corner of the store.
  • The counter is approximately 45m from the 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 90cm high.
  • There is an assistance button which is 95cm from the floor.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

Planning Area (Kitchen and Bathroom Design)

  • The planning area is located on the left side and 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 77cm.
  • 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.

Checkouts

  • The checkout area is located to the right as you enter and at the front of the store.
  • There is step-free access to the checkout area.
  • The route to the checkout area is not unobstructed.
  • 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.
  • Staffed Checkout(s) View
    • The checkout is 100cm 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 65cm and 147cm.
    • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • This accessible toilet is located in the rear right corner of the store.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 45m from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 82cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • No key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm x 314cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet but it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern to lean back against.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin, the soap dispenser and the hand dryer.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm.
  • The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the door, a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side, a vertical grab rail on the transfer side, a vertical grab rail on the non transfer side 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 visual contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, all grab rails, the dropdown rail, the toilet roll holder and the hand dryer.
  • The following have a less clear visual contrast with their surroundings: the floor and the toilet seat.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 94cm.
  • There is a shelf located where it is not reachable.
  • The cubicle also has: a waste bin with lid, a sanitary bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • The cubicle does not have a full length mirror and coat hooks.

Exit

  • This information is for the exit located at the front of the store, through the checkouts.
  • The exit area/door is clearly signed.
  • There are security barriers before the exit.
  • The minimum width between the barriers is 188cm.
  • 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 206cm.
  • 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 175cm.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.
  • There are bollards with high visual contrast and a visual identification band beyond the exit.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 222cm.