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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Southampton is easily accessible by car.
    If you are using a GPS or route finder system to get to Westquay Shopping Centre, enter "Harbour Parade" as the destination road.
    The Multi-storey and Podium car parks are both accessed from this road.
    From the East or West, approach Southampton on the M27.
    At junction 3 join the M271 signposted Southampton.
    At the roundabout take the first exit left, signposted Westquay and the Waterfront.
    Stay in the right hand lane and follow signs to Westquay Car Parks.
    From the North, follow the signs on the M3 to Westquay.
  • There are two car parks available at Westquay Shopping Centre; the Podium Car Park and the Multi-storey Car Park.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the shopping centre.
  • Bluestar run buses across Southampton and South Hampshire.
    Services are frequent and most run late into the night.
    Dayrider and Freedom passes are available from the driver for unlimited travel across the whole network.
    Bluestar run a service from the train station to Westquay and then down to the Red Funnel Terminal. This service costs £1 per trip and runs every half an hour.
  • For more information on Bluestar Buses please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Southampton.
  • Direct train services connect Southampton with all parts of the country.
    Southampton Central Station is just a few minutes walk away from Westquay and the city centre.
  • For more information on National Rail please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Southampton Central Station please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• For a map of the shopping centre please click here (new tab).
• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language. Please phone the venue in advance for more information
• British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print on request.
• Alternative formats of the shopping centre map are available in large print.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• The venue offers a quiet shopping experience.
• The shopping centres quiet hour takes place every Monday, 09:00-10:00.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There are mobility aids available.
• The mobility aids available include motorised wheelchairs and wheelchairs.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact Guest Services on Level 3.

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Multi-Storey Car Park

• The shopping centre does have its own parking facilities.
• The car park is located off Harbour Parade.
• The car park type is multi-storey.
• The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
• The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 200cm (6ft 7in).
• The car park does have a barrier control system.
• There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
• The car park surface is concrete.
• There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
• Designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on levels 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 in Zone B and also on level 15.
• 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 in the lift lobby of the car park.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
• There is a/are clearly marked drop-off point(s).
• The drop-off point(s) is/are located on all levels in Zone B.
• The route from the drop-off point(s) to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.

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• Comments View
  • At the time of the survey Levels 14 and 15 of the car park were not in use (February 2022).

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Multi-Storey Designated Parking Level (1B)

• There is/are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) on this level.
• The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 270cm x 460cm (8ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
• There is a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).

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• Blue Badge Parking View
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
• Parent and Child Parking View
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available on this level.
• Paying View
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and at the payment machines in the car park.
  • Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays on this level.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 3m from the lifts.

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Exit (Harbour Parade - Level 1)

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• Exit View
  • This information is for the exit located on Level 1.
  • The exit area/door is clearly signed internally.
  • This exit is signed with 'Harbour Parade'.
  • The exit is ramped/sloped or stepped.
  • There are no doors at this exit.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the exit.
  • 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low to moderate.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the exit.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.

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Multi-Storey Designated Parking Level (3B)

• There is/are 13 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) on this level.
• The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 270cm x 460cm (8ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
• There is a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).

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• Blue Badge Parking View
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
• Parent and Child Parking View
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available on this level.
• Paying View
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and at the payment machines in the car park.
  • Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays on this level.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 5m from the lifts.

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Multi-Storey Designated Parking Level (5B)

• There is/are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) on this level.
• The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 270cm x 460cm (8ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
• There is a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).

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• Blue Badge Parking View
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
• Parent and Child Parking View
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available on this level.
• Paying View
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and at the payment machines in the car park.
  • Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located on level 3B or 7B.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 5m from the lifts.
• Comments View
  • Electric vehicle charging bays are located on this level.

You are on Multi-Storey Designated Parking Level (7B). Skip to the next section.

Multi-Storey Designated Parking Level (7B)

• There is/are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) on this level.
• The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 270cm x 460cm (8ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
• There is a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).

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• Blue Badge Parking View
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
• Parent and Child Parking View
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available on this level.
• Paying View
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and at the payment machines in the car park.
  • Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays on this level.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 8m from the lifts.

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Route from the Multi-storey Car Park Level 7 to Westquay Shopping Centre North - Level 2

• There is step-free access from Level 7 of the car park to Westquay Shopping Centre North - Level 2.
• There are no doors to access the shopping centre.
• There is a covered walkway.

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Route from the Multi-storey Car Park Level 7 to Westquay Shopping Centre South and The Terrace

• There is step-free access from Level 7 of the car park to Westquay Shopping Centre South and The Terrace.
• There are no doors to access the shopping centre.
• There is a covered walkway.

You are on Multi-Storey Designated Parking Level (9B). Skip to the next section.

Multi-Storey Designated Parking Level (9B)

• There is/are 14 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) on this level.
• The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 270cm x 460cm (8ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
• There is a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).

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• Blue Badge Parking View
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
• Parent and Child Parking View
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available on this level.
• Paying View
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and at the payment machines in the car park.
  • Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located on Level 7B.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 10m from the lifts.

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Multi-Storey Designated Parking Level (11B)

• There is/are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) on this level.
• The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 270cm x 460cm (8ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
• There is a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).

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• Blue Badge Parking View
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
• Parent and Child Parking View
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available on this level.
• Paying View
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and at the payment machines in the building.
  • Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located on Level 7B.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 10m from the lifts.

You are on Multi-Storey Designated Parking Level (13B). Skip to the next section.

Multi-Storey Designated Parking Level (13B)

• There is/are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) on this level.
• The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 270cm x 460cm (8ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
• There is a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).

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• Blue Badge Parking View
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
• Parent and Child Parking View
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available on this level.
• Paying View
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and at the payment machines in the car park.
  • Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located on Level 7B.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 13m from the lifts.

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Multi-Storey Designated Parking Level (15)

• There is/are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) on this level.
• The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 280cm x 470cm (9ft 2in x 15ft 5in).
• There is not a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).

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• Blue Badge Parking View
  • The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
• Parent and Child Parking View
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available on this level.
• Paying View
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and at the payment machines in the car park.
  • Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located on Level 7B.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 22m from the lifts.
• Comments View
  • At the time of the survey this level was not in use (February 2022).

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Other Floors (Multi-storey Car Park)

• Stairs can be used to access other floors.
• The stairs are located at the rear of the car park.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
• The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15.
• 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 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 good.

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Lift (Multi-storey Car Park - Zone B)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the car park.
• There are 2 other lifts in this location.
• The other lifts have very similar/identical specifications.
• 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 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15.
• 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 fair.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 195cm x 175cm (6ft 5in x 5ft 9in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Westquay Shopping Centre

• For more information about Westquay Shopping Centre - North - Level 2 please click here (opens in new tab)
• For more information about Westquay Shopping Centre - North - Level 3 please click here (opens in new tab)
• For more information about Westquay Shopping Centre - North - Level 4 please click here (opens in new tab)
• For more information about Westquay Shopping Centre - South please click here (opens in new tab)
• For more information about Westquay Shopping Centre - Esplanade and Terrace please click here (opens in new tab).