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H. Samuel

1-3 Eastgate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 1LG

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Overview

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Eastgate Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.

Entrance (to Lower Shop Floor)

  • This entrance is located on the corner of Eastgate Street and Northgate Street.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 145cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.

Entrance (to Upper Shop Floor)

  • This entrance is located on Northgate Street.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 145cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Shop

  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the lower and upper parts of the shop floor (3 steps).
    • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
    • The majority of product aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
    • There is background noise.
    • Signage is provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
    • Seating available on this floor includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and high stools.
    • Customers can obtain online items from any member of staff on the shop floor.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Payment View
    • The checkout area is located on the lower shop floor.
    • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
    • The venue has a payment counter.
    • The queue width for the main checkouts is at least 150cm and there is no need to turn.
    • The height of the payment counter is 86cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Entering the venue via the lower shop floor entrance area gives step-free level access to the payment counter.