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Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Chester.
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 Chester.

Opening Times

Monday 07:00 - 23:00.
Tuesday 07:00 - 23:00.
Wednesday 07:00 - 23:00.
Thursday 07:00 - 23:00.
Friday 07:00 - 23:00.
Saturday 07:00 - 23:00.
Sunday 11:00 - 17:00.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.

Venue Car Park View
- If a custom spends over £15 on their Tesco shopping they receive 3 hours parking free.
- The car park type is multi storey.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be 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 250cm x 460cm (8ft 2in x 15ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 100m (109yd 1ft) from the lift.
- 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 have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 190cm (6ft 3in).

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is bright.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located behind the checkouts.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 30m (33yd) from main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
The dimensions of the lift are 200cm x 200cm (6ft 7in x 6ft 7in).
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
The lift controls do have tactile markings.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
There is level access into the venue.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

Level Change (Rear Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Lighting levels are bright.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located opposite Costa at the front of the store.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- 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 heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 300cm (5ft 7in x 9ft 10in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located opposite Costa at the front of the store.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located opposite customer services.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the entrance lobby.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.