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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Cabot Circus is located just off the end of the M32, at the junction of Temple Way (A4044), Newfoundland Street (A4032) and Bond Street South (A4044).
  • Cabot Circus has its own multi-storey car park with designated Blue Badge and family bays.
    There is direct access to the shopping centre.
    Fees do apply to all users of this car park.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • There are multiple bus routes that service Cabot Circus from both First West of England and the national coach network along with other local bus services.
  • For more information on local bus services please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Bristol Temple Meads.
  • Cabot Circus is a short 15 minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Station.
    This train station is serviced by CrossCountry, GWR and South Western Railway lines.
  • For more information on Bristol Temple Meads Station please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language. Please phone the venue in advance for more information
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
• There are mobility aids available.
• The mobility aids available include motorised wheelchairs, adjustable beds, mobility scooters, wheelchairs and mobile hoists.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact Bristol Shopmobility.
• Members of staff are available to provide help and assistance.

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Multi-Storey Car Park

• The shopping centre does have its own parking facilities.
• The car park is located off Newfoundland Street (A4032).
• The car park type is multi-storey.
• The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
• The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 215cm (7ft 1in).
• The car park does have a barrier control system.
• The car park surface is concrete.
• There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
• Designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on the ground level and level 3.
• There is a total of 2500 parking bays in the car park of which 75 are designated for the use of Blue Badge holders.
• There are parking charges for the car park.
• Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
• To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Payment machines are located outside the lifts on all levels of 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.
• There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

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Opening Times

• Monday 10:00 - 20:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 20:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 20:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 20:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 20:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 20:00.
• Sunday 11:00 - 17:00.

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Access Point (George White Street)

• This information is for the access point located off Penn Street, opposite Broadmead.
• This access point gives access to the upper ground floor of Cabot Circus.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• This access point sign says 'Welcome to Cabot Circus'.
• There is step-free access at this access point.
• There are bollards at this access point.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 122cm.

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• Access Point View
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 110cm.
  • The bollards do have an identification band to aid visually impaired people.
• Comments View
  • There are maps with clearly written lists of shops and services within Cabot Circus and Quakers Friars at this access point.

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Access Point (Stratton Lane)

• This information is for the access point located off Bond Street.
• This access point gives access to the upper ground floor of Cabot Circus.
• The access point is not clearly signed.
• There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
• There are bollards at this access point.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 120cm.

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• Access Point View
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 100cm.
  • The bollards do have an identification band to aid visually impaired people.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
• Comments View
  • There is map signage at this access point of shops and services within Cabot Circus and Quakers Friars.

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Access Point (Milk Street)

• This information is for the access point located off Temple Way.
• This access point gives access to the upper ground floor of Cabot Circus.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• This access point sign says 'Cabot Circus'.
• There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
• There are bollards at this access point.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 120cm.

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• Access Point View
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 90cm.
  • The bollards do have an identification band to aid visually impaired people.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • There is map signage at this access point of shops and services within Cabot Circus and Quakers Friars.

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Internal Area(s)

• Information posts are provided to aid wayfinding.
• The type of flooring in this area is stone.
• There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
• The following types of seating can be found in this area; metal benches.
• There are some centrally located kiosks or shops along walkways in this area.
• The lighting levels are good.
• Background music is not played in this area.
• There is step free access in this area.
• There is a steep slope with no handrails for access to the centre of the shopping centre.

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Guest Services Counter

• The counter is located by the main lift.
• There is step-free access to the counter.
• There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
• There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• The counter is placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• The lighting levels at the counter are good.
• The height of the counter is 96cm .
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• There is not a lowered section of the counter.
• There is not a clear list of services at the counter.
• There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The type of flooring in this area is stone.

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Escalator(s) (Ground Floor, Upper Ground Floor and Level 1)

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• Escalator(s) View
  • Escalators can be used to access other floors.
  • The escalator(s) is/are located on each side of George White Street in the centre of Cabot Circus.
  • Signs indicating the location of the escalator(s) are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The escalators go both up and down.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are Ground Floor, Upper Ground Floor and Level 1.
  • The escalator(s) steps are not clearly marked.
  • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are not clearly marked.

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Lift (Main)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the centre of Cabot Circus, opposite House of Fraser on Concorde Street.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 136m (148yd 2ft) from the Concorde Street access point.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Ground Floor, Upper Ground Floor and Level 1.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
• The clear door width is 112cm (3ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 212cm x 161cm (6ft 11in x 5ft 3in).
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.

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• Comments View
  • There are separate entry and exit doors on the first floor.

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Other Floors (Ground Floor and Upper Ground Floor)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located in the centre of the shopping centre, at the end of George White Street.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Ground Floor and Upper Ground Floor.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail in the centre.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.

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Other Floors (Upper Ground Floor and Level 1)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located next to the lift that gives access to the Upper Ground Floor and Level 1.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Upper Ground Floor and Level 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are low.

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Escalator(s) (Upper Ground Floor and Level 1)

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• Escalator(s) View
  • Escalators can be used to access other floors.
  • The escalator(s) is/are located on either side of the George White Street walkway, at the Penn Street end of George White Street.
  • The escalator(s) is/are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The escalators go both up and down.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are Upper Ground Floor and Level 1.
  • The escalator(s) steps are not clearly marked.
  • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are not clearly marked.

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Lift (Upper Ground Floor and Level 1)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the Penn Street end of George White Street.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Upper Ground Floor and Level 1.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 210cm x 160cm (6ft 11in x 5ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.

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• Comments View
  • An additional lift is located in this area.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor and level 1 of Cabot Circus.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor and level 1 of Cabot Circus.

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Cabot Circus

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• For more information about Cabot Circus – Toilets please click here (opens in new tab).