Access Guide
Introduction
- The Colonnades Shopping Centre is a located between the Frenchgate and Waterdale Shopping Centres. There are approximately 15 retail units within the shopping centre.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Doncaster.
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 not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located in Duke Street.
- The car park type is underground.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- 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 concrete.
- 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).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the door opening is 66cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 66cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located immediately before the entrance door.
- 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 width of the ramp/slope is 66cm (2ft 2in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low to moderate.
Outside Access (Shopping Centre to Car Park Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the shopping centre.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 68cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Outside Access (Pells Close)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the end of Pells Close.
- There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 512cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located immediately in front of the entrance.
- 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
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Comments
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- There are a number of bollards at this entrance. The minimum width between the bollards is 155cm.
Outside Access (Cleveland Street Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Cleveland Street.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 530cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located at the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
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Comments
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- One of the ramps surveyed is temporary while roadworks take place on Cleveland Street. On completion, this entrance will provide access to the shopping centre with a slight ramp only.
Outside Access (Duke Street)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on Duke Street.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 452cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the entrance.
- 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B,G.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the underground car park.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B,G.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Shopping Centre
- The pathways within the shopping centre are level. The pathways are block paving.
- Motorised scooters are allowed.
- Lighting levels are varied throughout.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.