Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Platform 1)
- 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 free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located to the right of the platfom 1 entrance.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 450cm x 500cm (14ft 9in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 75m (82yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated 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 dropped kerbs.
- 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.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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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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- This car park is pay & display.
Parking (Platform 2)
- 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 to the rear of platform 2.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 450cm x 500cm (14ft 9in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 180m (196yd 2ft) from the platform 2 entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 216m (236yd 8in) from the platform 2 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 tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 230cm (7ft 7in).
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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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- Parking is number plate recognition pay on exit.
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 doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in) wide.
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Comments
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- One of the doors was locked leaving a gap of 68cm.
- There is another entrance onto the platform next to the ticket office with no doors.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the ticket office and platform 1.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading up to platform 1.
- There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The ramp bypasses the steps.
Outside Access (Platform 2 Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located off the A507.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
Level Change (Platform 2 Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading on to platform 2.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 148cm (4ft 10in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located next to the ramp.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The ramp bypasses the steps.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The reception desk is 2m (6ft 7in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Scooters are allowed in some parts of the venue.
- The scooter can be used in the station.
- The scooter cannot be used on trains unless carrying a scooter permit.
- Lighting levels are varied.
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 footbridge.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Train Station
- There are generally 1 member(s) of staff on duty.
- The station is staffed.
- There is not an office to obtain help.
- The station is not staffed between 12:10 - 06:45.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located immediately beyond the main entrance, to the right.
- The ticket office is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- The train companies operating from within this station are First Capital Connect.
- There is not a taxi rank at the station.
- There are 2 platform(s) in the station.
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Additional Station Information
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- Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
- Accessible toilets are not located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are not located on the main station concourse.
- There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
Train Station Platform
- This information is for platform(s) 1-2.
- The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 1-2.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.