Access Guide
Location
- The nearest National Rail station is Great Victoria Street.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- Parking information and tariffs are provided at the entrance and by the pay stations.
- The car park is located on King Street / Francis Street.
- The car park type is multi storey.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 368cm x 480cm (12ft 1in x 15ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 198cm (6ft 6in).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The Blue Badge bays are located on car park level 3, shopping first floor.
- Pay Machine heights are between 110-150cm.
- There are manual doors to the stair and lift well at car park levels P1 to P6.
- There are automatic doors to the stair and lift well at car park levels P2 to P6.
- There is no level access at car park level P1.
Entrance (Car Park Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on car park level 3.
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Entrance
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- 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 102cm.
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Comments
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- There are a set of manual doors next to the automatic doors.
- This entrance gives access to the first floor of the shopping mall.
Outside Access (Royal Avenue Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Royal Avenue.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 147cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 153cm.
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Comments
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- There are two sets of automatic doors at this entrance with manual doors between.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the shopping mall.
Outside Access (Smithfield Market Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Smithfield Square North.
- 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 110cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 153cm.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the shopping mall.
Outside Access (Berry Street Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Berry Street.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 110cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 136cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance and between the doors.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the shopping mall.
Reception (Customer Relations)
- The desk/counter is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Smithfield Market entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There are wheelchairs available to borrow for use within the centre.
- However this is administered by Motability based in Smithfield Market.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- There is a children's play area on the first floor of the shopping mall near the car park entrance.
Eating and Drinking (Food Hall)
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The standard height for tables is 72cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- The type of food served here is fast food.
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Comments
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- The information given is for the seating area of the shopping centre food court.
Other Floors (Car Park)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are P1, P2, P3 (S1), P4, P5, P6.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the parking on level P1.
Other Floors (Main Concourse - Smithfield End)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Escalators
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- Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
- The floors which are accessible by escalator are G, 1.
- The escalators steps are clearly marked.
- The foot and head of the escalators are not clearly marked.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors (Main Concourse - Royal Avenue End)
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Escalators
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- Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
- The floors which are accessible by escalator are G, 1.
- The escalators steps are clearly marked.
- The foot and head of the escalators are not clearly marked.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is another escalator which gives access to floors 1, 2.
- Private offices are on the second floor.
Lift (Car Park)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter via the car park entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are P2, P3 (S1), P4, P5, P6.
- The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 192cm x 173cm (6ft 4in x 5ft 8in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
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Comments
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- There are 2 lifts that serve levels P2 to P6 and 2 lifts that serve levels P3 to P6 only.
- Shops are at level P3 (shopping first floor).
- Blue Badge parking is at level P3 (shopping first floor).
Lift (Royal Avenue End)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the main concourse.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, (2).
- The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Royal Avenue entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 144cm x 202cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 8in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
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Comments
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- There are private offices on the second floor which is not open to the public.
Changing Places
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Location and access
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- The facility is located on the first floor of the shopping level, to the left as you enter from the car park level 3 entrance.
- The facility is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the car park entrance.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do need a key for the facility.
- It is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 385cm x 319cm (12ft 8in x 10ft 6in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 178cm (5ft 10in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 265cm (8ft 8in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Drop down rails are provided for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Standard Toilets)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is tactile, written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lift by the Royal Avenue entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the male and female standard toilet facilities on the first floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a shared toilet.
- There is a similar accessible cubicle in each of the female and male standard toilet facilities.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 197cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 6in).
- There is not 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 78cm (2ft 7in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a low 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 bright.
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Comments
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- The male cubicle was measured. The female cubicle is similar.
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lift by the Royal Avenue entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lift by the Royal Avenue entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Parent and Baby Room
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located on the first floor of the shopping level by the standard toilets.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 30m from the lift by the Royal Avenue entrance.
- There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is pictorial and written text 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 93cm.
- The wash basin tap type is sensor.
- There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- Other facilities include a microwave (above 120cm high), a, nappy vending machine (120cm high), a modesty curtains for the nursing chairs, a paper towel dispenser and a bottle warmer.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available 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.