Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- There are no toilet facilities.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a steep slope at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include pillars and moveable physical obstructions.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is not available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the shop.
- 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 slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 157cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
Shop
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Shop
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product displays and pillars.
- Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: high shelving.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- There is product signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
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Payment Counters and Checkouts
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- The payment counter is located to the left from the entrance.
- Signage is provided for the counter.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The height of the counter is 86cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 68cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 87cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.