Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Platform 1 South)
- 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 to the left when facing the main entrance.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 489cm x 526cm (16ft 1in x 17ft 3in).
- The nearest designated bay is 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance - platform 1 south entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance - platform 1 south entrance.
- 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 uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- 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.
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Comments
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- There are clearly marked walkways located within this car park leading to the entrance.
Parking (Platform 2 North)
- 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 to the right when facing the Platform 2 Entrance.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 359cm x 530cm (11ft 9in x 17ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 1m (3ft 3in) from the rear entrance - platform 2 north entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 11m (12yd 1in) from the rear entrance - platform 2 north entrance.
- 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 uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- 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.
Assisted Travel Contact Information
- Assisted Travel Helpline telephone number: 0800 058 2844
- Assisted Travel Text Relay service (for the hard of hearing): 1800 138 1018
- SMS Text: 07860 034 269
- For more information on assisted travel please click here.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of Platform 1.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 155cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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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.
Access Point (Rear Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the side of Platform 2 leading to the Car Park on Platform 2.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 109cm.
- This gate is usually held open and often manned with a member of staff during peak periods.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the gate from the car park.
- 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.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 125cm (4ft 1in).
Reception (Ticket Office Platform 1)
- The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance- Platform 1 South.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
Station News - Ticket Office Platform 1
- The shop is on the left as you enter the ticket office from the main entrance on platform1.
- There is a single door measuring 77cm in width, which is heavy and opens away from you (push).
- There is an easy ramp/slope in front of the door to enter which is 80cm in width and has no handrails.
- The shop has a counter on the left as you enter and sells various newspapers, snacks and drinks.
Ticket Barrier - Ticket Office Platform 1
- The ticket barriers are located in the ticket office, directly ahead as you enter from the main entrance
- The standard ticket barriers open automatically away from you and have an opening width of 62cm.
- The wide ticket barriers open automatically away from you and have an opening width of 106cm.
- The wide ticket barriers are suitable for wheelchair users and passengers with buggies/children and luggage.
- There is a member of staff available at the ticket barriers for any assistance needs or queries.
Train Station
- There are generally 2 member(s) of staff on duty.
- The station is staffed.
- There is an office to obtain help.
- The office to obtain help is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance - platform 1 south.
- This office is located to the right as you enter the main entrance - platform 1 south, on platform 1.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located to the right as you enter the main entrance - platform 1 south.
- The ticket office is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance - platform 1 south.
- The train companies that operate within this station include:.
- Please click here for access information for Great Northern.
- There is a taxi rank at the station.
- The taxi rank is located within the platform 1 south car park.
- The taxi rank is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance - platform 1 south.
- Shops and services within the station include the Royston Crow and Cravin Coffee.
- All key concourse shops and services have level access.
- There are 2 platform(s) in the station.
- The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 1-2.
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Additional Station Information
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- Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
- Wider ticket barriers are available to access platforms.
- Accessible toilets are located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are located on platform(s) 1.
- Accessible toilets are not located on the main station concourse.
- There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
Level Change (Footbridge Platforms 1 and 2)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on both platforms.
- There is/are 15_ step(s) to the area/service.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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Comments
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- Photographs 1 and 2 show the stairs on Platform 1 to the Footbridge.
- Photographs 3 and 4 show the Footbridge between platforms.
- Photographs 5 and 6 show the stairs on Platform 2 to the Footbridge.
Platform 1 Waiting Room
- The waiting room is close to the footbridge leading to platform 2.
- There is a single door to enter the waiting room measuring 78cm in width, heavy and push to open.
- The waiting room has metal bench style seating which have armrests on both sides throughout.
- There is an overhead screen and audible messages available.
- The lighting level is moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance - platform 1 south.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter through the main entrance - platform 1 south.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a unisex toilet.
- The accessible toilet is located within the female standard toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 161cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 3in).
- There is not 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are not 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 grab rails 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 medium.
Level Change (Toilets)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Standard Toilet(s)
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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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right when entering through the main entrance - platform 1 south.
- The female and male toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance - platform 1 south.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.