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Introduction

• Related link Bristol Temple Meads Station.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/bristol-city-council/access-guides/bristol-temple-meads-station

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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 Times

• Monday 07:00 - 20:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 20:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 20:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 20:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 20:00.
• Saturday 07:00 - 20:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 20:00.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the station.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 470cm (11ft 10in x 15ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 62m (67yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 80m (87yd 1ft) 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located adjacent to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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Parking (Tunnel Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located through the tunnel off Station Approach.
  • The car park type is sheltered.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 12 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 217cm x 510cm (7ft 1in x 16ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 400cm (13ft 1in).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 123cm (4ft) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main entrance.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.

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Outside Access (Internal Security Gates)

• This information is for the entrance located leading to the platforms.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • The narrow gates are 60cm wide.
  • There is an easy slope between the gates.

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Level Change (Internal Security Gates)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the approach to the security gates.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Outside Access (Bonapartes Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• Bonapartes Entrance
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 123cm (4ft) wide.

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Level Change (Bonapartes Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the venue.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Bonapartes entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 62cm (2ft).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 109cm (3ft 7in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet was being used for storage at the time of research.
  • There are further accessible toilets within the train station. Please see the Bristol Temple Meads Station access guide for further information.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located at the rear of the venue.
  • The female toilets are 26m (28yd 1ft) from the Bonapartes entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located at the rear of the venue.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Further standard toilets are located within Bristol Temple Meads station.

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Level Change (Accessible & Standard Toilets)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the approach to the accessible and standard female toilets.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located at the rear of the venue, leading to the standard male toilets.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.