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Introduction

• Related link Flitwick High Street Guide.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/flitwick-high-street-guide

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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in March 2021.
• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Flitwick.
• The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 450cm x 360cm (14ft 9in x 11ft 10in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 32m (35yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 40m (44yd) 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • The patron does have to cross a road.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.

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Outside Access (Footbridge Entrance)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open (no doors).

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• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to the top of the footbridge.

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Level Change (Footbridge Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located immediately beyond the entrance.
• There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) 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 medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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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.

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Level Change (Footbridge)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading to and from the footbridge.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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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 19:30 - 06:00.
• There is a ticket office.
• The ticket office is located immediately beyond the main entrance.
• The ticket office is 1m (3ft 3in) 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 on the access road.
• The taxi rank is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
• Shops and services within the station include a newspaper kiosk and a breakfast bar.
• All key concourse shops and services have level access.
• There are 4 platform(s) in the station.

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• Additional Station Information View
  • Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
  • Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1-4.
  • Accessible toilets are not located on the platform(s).
  • There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.

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Train Station Platform

• This information is for platform(s) 1-4.
• The platform(s) which has/have level access is / are 4.
• The platform(s) accessed by steps only is / are 1-3.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 17m (19yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located in an outbuilding between the station and the car park.
  • There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
• Comments View
  • The adapted toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.

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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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located in an outbuilding next to the station and car park.
  • The female and male toilets are 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
• Comments View
  • The toilets were out of use at the time of the survey.

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Level Change (Toilets)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the pavement leading to the toilets.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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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.