Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include shops, a gym, a changing places facility, an accessible toilet, and female and male standard toilets.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Princess Square Car Park.
- Princess Square Car Park link (new tab) - click here.
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- Princess Square Shopping Centre is accessible from the Bracknell Bus Station end of the Braccan Walk in The Lexicon, or from within the Princess Square car park.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Bracknell.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Bracknell.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 19:00.
- Sunday 11:00 - 16:00.
Parking (Princess Square Car Park)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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- Please refer to the separate access guide for Princess Square Car Park by clicking here (opens in a new tab).
Outside Access (Princess Square Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Princess Square, near the start of Braccan Walk.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 355cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance.
- There is/are 6 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
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Comments
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- The steps vary in height between 14cm - 16cm.
- The lowest step varies between level and 14cm.
- There is not tactile paving at the bottom of the right hand most flight.
- The steps vary in height between 14cm - 16cm.
Entrance (Level 1 from Car Park)
- This information is for the entrance located on level 1 of the Princess Square car park.
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Entrance
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- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm.
- 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 (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 149cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in between the first and second set of doors.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
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Comments
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- There are 2 adjacent sets of doors at this location.
- There is a similar entrance to the left hand side of the car park.
- There are 2 adjacent sets of doors at this location.
Entrance (Level 2 from Car Park)
- This information is for the entrance located on level 2 of the Princess Square car park.
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Entrance
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- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 154cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the first set of doors, and in between the first and second set of doors.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
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Comments
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- There are 2 adjacent sets of doors at this location.
- There is a similar entrance on level 3.
- The entrance on level 3 has a steep slope in front of the first set of doors, and a steep slope between the first and second set of doors.
- There are 2 adjacent sets of doors at this location.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the shopping centre.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There is a short ramp on a slope with a slight incline to some shops on level 1.
Other Floors (Escalators)
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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 clearly marked.
- The lighting levels are good.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left of the building from the Princess Square entrance, off the main atrium, and near the entrances from the car park.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the third floor and on the fourth floor.
- The lift is approximately 53m (57yd 2ft) from the Princess Square entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 237cm x 198cm (7ft 9in x 6ft 6in).
- 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 not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift controls are within 80cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The stairs on level 4 also open out to level 4 of the Princess Square car park.
Changing Places (Level 2 Transfer Both Sides)
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located on level 2.
- The facility is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the lift.
- The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
- The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
- There is level access to the facility.
- The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- You do need a key for the facility.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from enquiry phone number stated on the door.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 340cm x 378cm.
- The ceiling height is not at a minimum of 2.4m.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 226cm (7ft 5in).
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is a lever flush.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a high colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
- There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 194cm (6ft 4in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers the changing bench and the toilet.
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Shower Details
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- There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is available.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- 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.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 103cm.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The wide paper roll dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 108cm.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 100cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a/are clinical waste and pedal waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
- There is a coat hook.
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 100cm and 142cm from the floor.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located straight ahead and left out of the lift, then on the right.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 212cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not 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 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 can 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 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Level 3 Female)
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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 level 3.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the lift.
- 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 good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the female standard toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet(s) (Level 3 Male)
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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 Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 3.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the lift.
- 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 good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the male standard toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.