Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Guest Services, various retail outlets, eateries and children's play areas.
Opening Times
- Monday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 19:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday 09:30 - 18:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 16:30.
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- Christmas opening times will vary. Please contact the venue or see the website for more details.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Doncaster.
Parking (M&S)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the M&S retail park access point.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 62m (67yd 2ft) from the M&S retail park access point.
- 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 a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located at the front of the car park facing the retail park entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
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- Photograph 10 shows the bus stop opposite M&S access point.
Parking (Next)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the Next retail park access point.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 68m (74yd 1ft) from the Next retail park access point.
- 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 dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- 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.
Access Point (Lakeside Village Entrance - M&S)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located adjacent to M&S.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- The bollards at this entrance contrast with the paving.
The width between the bollards is 100cm.
Access Point (Lakeside Village Entrance - Next)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located adjacent to Next.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- The bollards at this entrance contrast with the paving.
The width between the bollards is 100cm.
Retail Park
- The surface of the pathways throughout the retail park are concrete paving slabs.
- There is an slight slope throughout.
- Benched seating is available.
Outside Access (Guest Services)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located adjacent to Ernest Jones.
- 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Inside Access (Guest Services)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
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- Guest Services has a photo booth, cash machine and a drinks vending machine.
- Photographs 6 and 7 show the children's soft play area within this area.
- Photographs 8 and 9 show the security doors to the rear left hand corner of the centre with an emergency call point at a height of 127cm.
- The call point is for security and information.
- A member of staff will attend if required.
- There is no public access beyond the security doors.
Changing Places (Guest Services - Left and Right Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located ahead as you enter Guest Services.
- The facility is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Guest Services entrance.
- The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
- The facility is located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
- There is level access to the facility.
- The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall .
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- You do need a key for the facility.
- The key is a radar key.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door is 114cm (3ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 414cm x 345cm.
- The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall .
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 68cm.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- There is a high colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
- There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
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Shower Details
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- There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is not available.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 87cm.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- The wide paper roll dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 90cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not an emergency alarm for the facility.
- There is a coat hook.
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 160cm and 167cm from the floor.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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- To obtain the key for the facility, please use the call point at the security doors by Guest Services.
Toilet with Adaptations (Guest Services - Right Transfer)
- 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 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Guest Services entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter Guest Services.
- 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 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 218cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 2in).
- There is 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
- 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.
- 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 non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 111cm and 162cm from the floor.
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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 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 47cm (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 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).
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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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Comments
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- There is an accessible toilets adjacent with transfer space on the left (photograph 7).
Standard Toilet(s) (Guest Services)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located ahead and to the right as you enter Guest Services.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Guest Services entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located ahead and to the left as you enter Guest Services.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the Guest Services entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Guest Services - Family Facility)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located at the rear of Guest Services.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Guest Services entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets 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 family facility.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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- Within the facility the standard toilet is 47cm high and the children's toilet is 37cm high.
Parent and Baby Room (Guest Services)
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located ahead and to the right as you enter Guest Services.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 25m from the Guest Services entrance.
- There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- The height of the wash basin is 90cm.
- The wash basin tap type is push.
- There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- Photographs 8, 9 and 10 show the adjacent feeding room.
Children's Play Area
- There are two children's play areas within Lakeside Village.
- The play area shown is adjacent to the next access point.
- The play area has various swings, climbing frames and toddlers rides.
- The other play area is adjacent to the M&S access point.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.