Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Services and facilities available in the venue include: an ATM, a Greggs, an ASDA shop and a Starbucks coffee machine.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Bache.
- This station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways and moveable physical obstructions.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is not available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
ATMs (External)
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located at the front left of the petrol station building.
- The ATM is clearly signed.
- The approach to the ATM has uneven surfaces and a kerb.
- There is not a Talking ATM.
- Headphones for the ATM cannot be provided.
- This is a cash withdrawal ATM.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 100cm and 132cm.
Petrol Station
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Parking
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- The petrol station has standard parking bays.
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Forecourt
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- Staff can provide assistance at the pumps.
- Customers can alert staff that they require assistance by doing the following: sounding the horn.
- Fuel pump nozzle holsters are at a height of 141cm.
- It is not possible to pay at the pump.
- Other facilities available on the forecourt include: paper towel dispensers, disposable glove dispensers, a tyre pressure machine and a water pump.
- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access via ramp into the shop.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
- There is a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a single automatic door.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 113cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
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Shop
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product bins and additional stock.
- Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving, self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets and sliding top cabinets.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- There is product signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
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Payment Counters and Checkouts
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- The payment counter surveyed is located to the right, from the entrance.
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The height of the counter is 100cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 104cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Eating and Drinking (Greggs)
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Location and Access
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- Greggs is located to the left from the petrol station entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
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Order and Payment
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- This area has a payment counter.
- The payment counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located on the right side of the store.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- There is a product bin in the middle of the store which reduces the width at the counter to 80cm.
- The height of the counter is 128cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter, but it was obstructed at the time of the survey.
- The height of the lowered section is 102cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 102cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
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Service
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- Menu types include: wall-mounted (digital), online and mobile phone app.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
