Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Biggleswade.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- 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 free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 470cm x 350cm (15ft 5in x 11ft 6in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the ticket office entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the ticket office 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 have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- 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.
Village Taxis
- Village Taxis is located to the far right of the car park.
- Taxis can be ordered from here or by calling 01767 600 300
- There is a single step (14cm high) and a door width of 87cm.
- The reception window is 118cm high.
- There is a bench available inside.
Outside Access (Ticket Office Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Platforms)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the footbridge.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading down to the platforms from the footbridge.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is not a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
Outside Access (Alternative Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the footpath to the rear of the station.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the far end of the footbridge.
Level Change (Alternative Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading on to the footbridge.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the ticket office entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There are two ticket machines to the left of the ticket reception entrance.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- Lighting levels are varied.
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 14:30 - 06:00.
- 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 a taxi rank at the station.
- The taxi rank is located at the front of the station in the car park.
- The taxi rank is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Shops and services within the station include a cafe/kiosk.
- There are 4 platform(s) in the station.
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Additional Station Information
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- Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
- Wider ticket barriers are not available to access platforms.
- Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1.
- 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) 1-4.
- The platform(s) accessed by steps only is / are 1-4.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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.