Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Bonapartes.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/bristol-city-council/access-guides/bonapartes
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Comments
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- There are 15 platforms located in this station.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
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 at the front of the station.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot 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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Drop-off Point
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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.
Parking (Tunnel Car Park)
- 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 through the tunnel off Station Approach.
- The car park type is sheltered.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot 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).
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.
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 permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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.
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
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- The narrow gates are 60cm wide.
- There is an easy slope between the gates.
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 permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Waiting Room Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of platform 13.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
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Comments
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- There is a similar entrance at the opposite side from platform 15.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The desk is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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Comments
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- The advanced bookings desk to the left does not offer a hearing loop.
- It is open from 08:30-18:00 7 days a week.
Reception (Information Office)
- The desk is 48m (52yd 1ft) from the internal security gates.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high (110cm+).
- The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Reception (Lost Property Office)
- The desk is 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift (Platform 11/12).
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- This is by lift.
- The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Train Station
- There are generally 4-18 member(s) of staff on duty.
- The station is staffed.
- There is an office to obtain help.
- The office to obtain help is 48m (52yd 1ft) from the internal security gates.
- This office is located to the right of platform 3-4.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located off the main foyer.
- The ticket office is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The train companies that operate within this station include:.
- Please click here for access information for Great Western Railway.
- Please click here for access information for Cross Country.
- Please click here for access information for South West Trains.
- There is a taxi rank at the station.
- The taxi rank is located at the front of the building.
- The taxi rank is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Shops and services within the station include WHSmith, Upper Crust, Europcar, AMT Coffee, The Patsy Shop and Starbucks.
- All key concourse shops and services have level access.
- There are 15 platform(s) in the station.
- The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 1-2, 5-15.
- The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 3-4.
- The platform(s) which can be accessed by either level access / ramps / lifts / stairclimber from inside the station is / are 1-15.
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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, 5-15.
- Accessible toilets are located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are located on platform(s) 3, 13-15.
- Accessible toilets are not located on the main station concourse.
- There is a wheelchair available to borrow.
- To borrow a wheelchair, please contact a member of staff.
Level Change (Train Access)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the platforms.
- The ramp or slope is portable.
- Please contact a member of staff.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 72cm (2ft 4in).
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Comments
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- Portable ramps are used to give access to the trains when required.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are similar steps that give access to each platform.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of platform 3.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G.
- The lift is 39m (42yd 1ft) from the internal security gates.
- 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 165cm x 172cm (5ft 5in x 5ft 8in).
- 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 within 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- There are similar lift's to give access to each platform.
Toilet with Adaptations (Platform 3)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 45m (49yd 8in) from the internal security gates.
- The accessible toilet is located to the right of platform 3, adjacent to the information office.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex 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 outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 220cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- 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 are mirrors.
- 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 47cm (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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the sink is 78cm (2ft 7in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Platform 13-15)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 49m (53yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The accessible toilet is located to the rear of the platform 13/15.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a unisex toilet.
- Separate female and male accessible toilets are available.
- 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 outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 430cm (6ft 3in x 14ft 1in).
- 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is no dropdown rail.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are not available.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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 good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The 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 male accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- The female accessible toilet backs onto the male accessible toilet and offers a drop down rail.
- It also offers handrails on both sides which have a good contrast.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located on the lower ground floor.
- The female and male toilets are 34m (37yd 7in) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do 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.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.