Access Guide
Introduction
- The station is open 24 hours a day but closes on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Opening Times (Ticket Office)
- Monday 05:55 - 19:35.
- Tuesday 05:55 - 19:35.
- Wednesday 05:55 - 19:35.
- Thursday 05:55 - 19:35.
- Friday 05:55 - 19:35.
- Saturday 05:55 - 19:40.
- Sunday 08:10 - 17:40.
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.
- The car park is located on Station Square, off Market Street.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 460cm (11ft 6in x 15ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 55m (60yd 5in) from the main 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in the short stay car park.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
Counter (Temporary Ticket Office)
- The counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The height of the counter is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The temporary ticket office is located outside the station, to the right of the main entrance.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- 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 were building works including scaffolding poles within the station entrance hall at the time of survey (January 2024).
Counter (Refreshments Kiosk)
- The counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the entrance.
- There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
- The height of the counter is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- There is not a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- The kiosk is available for hot and cold drinks, and pre-packaged snacks.
- The kiosk is usually open 06:00-14:00 Monday to Saturday.
- The kiosk is available for hot and cold drinks, and pre-packaged snacks.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located behind the footbridge stairs on each platform.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are the platforms and footbridge.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 55m (60yd 5in) from the main 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 160cm x 160cm (5ft 3in x 5ft 3in).
- 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 - 120cm 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.
Level Change (Footbridge)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading to and from the bridge between platforms.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Train Station
- There are generally 6 member(s) of staff on duty.
- The station is staffed.
- There is an office to obtain help.
- The station is not staffed between 21:30 - 05:45 Mon-Thurs, 21:30 - 08:00 Fri-Sat, 21:00 - 08:00 Sat-Sun, 21:00-05:45 Sun-Mon.
- The office to obtain help is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This office is located on platform 1, right after the barriers, see the sign 'Passenger Assistance'.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located immediately beyond the main entrance, to the right.
- The ticket office is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The train companies operating from within this station are South West Trains.
- There is a taxi rank at the station.
- The taxi rank is located to the left as you exit the station.
- The taxi rank is 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- Shops and services within the station include a news/drinks counter, vending machines.
- All key concourse shops and services have level access.
- There are 2 platform(s) in the station.
- The platform(s) which has/have level access is / are 1.
- The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 1, 2.
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Additional Station Information
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- Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
- Wider ticket barriers are available to access platforms.
- Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1, 2.
- Accessible toilets are located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are located on platform(s) 1.
- Accessible toilets are not located on the main station concourse.
- There is a wheelchair available to borrow.
- To borrow a wheelchair, please ask at the ticket or passenger assistance office.
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Comments
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- The main ticket office was closed at the time of survey due to refurbishment works (January 2024).
- A temporary ticket office was in place outside the main entrance, on the right.
- There is a slope on a slight incline towards the station building on platform 1.
- The main ticket office was closed at the time of survey due to refurbishment works (January 2024).
Toilet with Adaptations (Platform 1 Right 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 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on platform 1.
- There is not 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 required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 157cm x 328cm (5ft 2in x 10ft 9in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- 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 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 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 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 good.
Level Change (Accessible Toilet)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the accessible toilet.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Standard Toilet(s)
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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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on platform 1, next to the footbridge stairs.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 43m (47yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested 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 can be requested.