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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.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Bristol Temple Meads.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are parking meters on St Nicholas Street.
  • The road is busy and the parking bays are narrow.

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Outside Access (Exchange Market)

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• Entrance View
  • 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.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • 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.

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Access Point (Glass Arcade)

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• Access Point View
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Covered Market)

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• Entrance View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The gate at this entrance is closed at the end of the trading day until the following morning.

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Outside Access (Exchange Avenue)

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

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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.

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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.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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

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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).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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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 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.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • 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.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • 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).

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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 View
  • Photographs 3, 4 and 5 show the access to the male standard toilets.

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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.