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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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• Comments View
  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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Parking (Princess Square Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Comments View
  • Please refer to the separate access guide for Princess Square Car Park by clicking here (opens in a new tab).

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Outside Access (Princess Square Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • 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.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • 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).
• Step(s) View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • 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.

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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 View
  • 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.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 adjacent sets of doors at this location.
    
  • There is a similar entrance to the left hand side of the car park.

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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 View
  • 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.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • 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.

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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 View
  • There is a short ramp on a slope with a slight incline to some shops on level 1.

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Other Floors (Escalators)

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• Escalators View
  • 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.

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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.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The stairs on level 4 also open out to level 4 of the Princess Square car park.

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Changing Places (Level 2 Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • 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.
• Toilet Details View
  • 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).
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • 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.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
• Other Facilities View
  • 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.

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Accessible Toilet (Level 3 Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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).
• 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 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Level 3 Female)

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• 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 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.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • 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.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Level 3 Male)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • 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.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • 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.

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Access Guides Available For

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• Shopping View
  • The Lexicon - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Shopmobility - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).