Access Guide
Introduction
- There are three sections to the St Nicholas Market; the sections link together but there are separate entrances to each area.
- The Glass Arcade Market is the oldest section and includes flowers, goods and multi-cultural street food.
- The Covered Market has a wide range of market stalls including many specialist music and international stalls.
- The Exchange Market is in the elegant Corn Market Hall and has varied stalls including antiques.
- There is also the Nails Market on Friday and Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00 outside The Exchange which sells artwork, jewellery and a range of other goods.
- Bristol Farmers Market is open 09:30 to 14:30 on Wednesday on Corn Street and Wine Street.
- The Friday Food Market is open 10:00 to 16:00 on Wine Street.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Bristol Temple Meads.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 3500cm x 290cm (114ft 10in x 9ft 6in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located on St Nicholas Street.
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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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- There are parking meters on St Nicholas Street.
- The road is busy and the parking bays are narrow.
Outside Access (Exchange Market)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the venue in Corn Street.
- 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 width of the door opening is 300cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The 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 300cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading up to 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.
Access Point (Glass Arcade)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located High Street.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- There are bollards at this access point.
Outside Access (Covered Market)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in All Saints Lane.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 205cm.
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Comments
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- The gate at this entrance is closed at the end of the trading day until the following morning.
Outside Access (Exchange Avenue)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located within Exchange Avenue, off St Nicholas Street.
- 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 width of the door opening is 290cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading from St Nicholas Street up to the entrance and walkway in Exchange Avenue.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
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Comments
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- At this entrance the gate is held open during opening hours and then closed in the evening.
- The walkway is cobbled and is uneven for the first 15m, then it is paved.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located throughout the market.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is tactile, Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Source food hall and café entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located within the Source Food Hall and Café.
- 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 not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards and outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 210cm (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 70cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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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- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- 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.
Level Change (Accessible Toilet)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the accessible toilet.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located ahead as you enter via the Exchange Avenue entrance.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Exchange Avenue entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
- 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 ahead as you enter the All Saints Lane entrance.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the All Saints Lane entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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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 standard female toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Level Change (Standard Toilets)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
- There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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Comments
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- Photographs 3, 4 and 5 show the access to the male standard toilets.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- 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.