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Worksop Bus Station

Watson Road, Worksop, S80 2BG

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include the bus station and Stop & Pour Café.

Location

  • The nearest National Rail station is Worksop.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on Newcastle Street.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 183cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Outside Access (Stop & Pour Café Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on Newcastle Street.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.

Reception (Travel Information Centre)

  • The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
  • The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 04/10/2022.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

Bus Station Seating and Waiting Area

  • As you enter the bus station from the main entrance there is seating throughout and alongside each bay where buses pull in.
  • Seats are fixed and have armrests on both sides.
  • The floor is tiled and shiny.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Lighting levels are good throughout.
  • Music is played throughout the bus station.

Bus Station

  • The station is staffed.
  • There are generally 1 member(s) of staff on duty.
  • There is not an office to obtain help (other than the ticket office).
  • There is a ticket office / travel centre.
  • The ticket office / travel centre is located on the right as you enter from the main entrance.
  • The ticket office / travel centre is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There are 8 stands / bays.
  • The stands which have level access are A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H.
  • The bus companies operating within this station are Stagecoach Buses and Nottinghamshire County Council Buses.
  • There is not a taxi rank at the station.
  • There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
  • Shops and services within the station include Stop & Pour Café.
  • All key concourse shops and services have level access.
  • Comments View
    • There are large single doors, 130cm in width which open automatically leading to the buses from the bus station at each bay.
    • These only open when the bus is in the bay and ready to depart.
    • Photographs 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 show examples of these doors..

Entrance (Bus Station to Stop & Pour Cafe)

  • This information is for the entrance located to the right as you enter from the main entrance.
  • Entrance View
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.

Eating and Drinking (Stop & Pour Café)

  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located at the front of the bus station off Newcastle Street.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
  • Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Stop & Pour Café entrance.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • The standard height for tables is 75cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Menus are hand held and wall.
  • Menus are not available in Braille.
  • Menus are not available in large print.
  • Picture menus are not available.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

Toilet with Adaptations (Bus Station - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located on the right as you enter from the main entrance, opposite Bay A.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from the Travel Information Centre.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 220cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 3in).
    • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a mirror.
    • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are low to moderate.

Standard Toilet(s) (Bus Station)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the right as you enter from the main entrance.
    • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
    • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the right as you enter from the main entrance.
    • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
    • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a charge of 20p to use the toilets.
    • The payment machine for this is at a height of 146cm.
    • A change machine is also available at a height of 156cm.
    • There are two female and two male toilets available.

Parent and Baby Room (Bus Station)

  • There is a parent and baby room for public use.
  • The parent and baby room is located to the right as you enter from the main entrance, next to the accessible toilet.
  • The parent and baby room is approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
  • Staff do need to be notified for use of the room.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
  • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
  • There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
  • The height of the wash basin is 88cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is push.
  • There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
  • There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.