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Introduction

• Related link Leighton Buzzard High Street Guide.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/leighton-buzzard-high-street-guide

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Leighton Buzzard.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Leighton Buzzard.

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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 type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 450cm x 550cm (14ft 9in x 18ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the accessible platform entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the accessible platform 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 not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located at the front of the station.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge bays are 20m and 45m from the main station entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Access Point (Accessible Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the front of the station.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading from the entrance to the station platform.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Access Point (Platform 1 Rear Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located to the rear of the station.
  • There is not an information board/map at this access point.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
  • The gate is difficult to open.
  • The width of the gap is 170cm.
  • This entrance is usually locked.
    A member of staff needs to be notified if using this entrance.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the gate.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Reception (Ticket Office)

• The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high 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.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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• Comments View
  • The fixed hearing assistance systems are at the help points.

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Level Change (Footbridge)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading between the platforms.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Level Change (Access to Platforms from Ticket Office)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading up to the platforms.
• There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• 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 20:15 - 05:00.
• There is a ticket office.
• The ticket office is located on platform 4.
• The ticket office is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
• The train companies operating from within this station are London Midland.
• There is a taxi rank at the station.
• The taxi rank is located at the front of the station.
• The taxi rank is 5m (16ft 5in) from the main entrance.
• Shops and services within the station include Coffee Gap, Station Express.
• 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.
  • Accessible toilets are not located on the platform(s).
  • Accessible toilets are located on the main station concourse.
  • There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
• Comments View
  • There is a 78cm wide portable ramp available for access to trains.

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Train Station Platform

• The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 1-4.
• The platform(s) which can be accessed by either level access / ramps / lifts / stairclimber from inside the station is / are 2-3.
• Accessible toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.

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Level Change (Platform 1)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the platform.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Level Change (Barrow Crossing)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up and down to the crossing.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main station entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the foyer opposite the ticket office.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 195cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 5in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 08:00-18:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.

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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 opposite the ticket office.
  • The female toilets are 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located next to the ticket office.
  • The male toilets are 8m (26ft 3in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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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 member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.