Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Sandy.
- 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 is located to your left as you face the ticket office.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 500cm x 370cm (16ft 5in x 12ft 2in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- 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.
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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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- There are several 20 minute free parking bays available opposite the Platform 2 Entrance.
Access Point (Platform 1 Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the side of Platform 1 leading from Stratford Road.
- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the accesspoint.
- 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.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
Platform 1 Ticket Barriers
- The ticket barriers are locatedahead beyond the entrance.
- The ticket barriers are staffed during the peak periods and there is a help point available for other times of the day.
- The standard barriers open automatically away from you and have a width of 63cm.
- The accessible barriers open automatically away from you and have a width of 106cm.
- The accessible barriers are ideal for wheelchair users or passengers with children or luggage.
- Assistance can be provided if required.
Access Point (Platform 2 Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the side of Platform 2 leading from Station Road.
- There is 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the Access Point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not 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 the left going up.
Platform 2 Ticket Barriers
- The ticket barriers are located ahead beyond the entrance.
- The ticket barriers are staffed during the peak periods and there is a help point available for other times of the day.
- The standard barriers open automatically away from you and have a width of 63cm.
- The accessible barriers open automatically away from you and have a width of 106cm.
- The accessible barriers are ideal for wheelchair users or passengers with children or luggage.
- Assistance can be provided if required.
Outside Access (Ticket Office Platform 2)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Reception (Ticket Office Platform 2)
- The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
Level Change (Footbridge Platforms 1 and 2)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading to and from the footbridge to each platform.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/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 12:25 - 06:00.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located next to Platform 2.
- 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.
- Shops and services within the station include a cafe/kiosk.
- All key concourse shops and services have level access.
- 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) which has/have level access is / are 2.
- The platform(s) which can be accessed by using alternative outside access entrances only is / are 1.
Toilet with Adaptations (Platform 2 Entrance)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the ticket office.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right of the ticket office.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from staff member.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 162cm x 224cm (5ft 4in x 7ft 4in).
- There is not 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 92cm (3ft).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is sensor.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 80cm (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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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 good.
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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 accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 86cm (2ft 10in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
Additional Info
- Documents are available in Braille.
- Documents are available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
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Comments
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- Wheelchairs are available.