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Kirkby Market

St Chad's Drive, Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside, L32 8RW

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a variety of market stalls and a cafe.

Location

  • The venue is in a pedestrian area.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Kirkby.
  • There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00 - 16:30.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 16:30.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 16:30.
  • Friday 09:00 - 16:30.
  • Saturday 09:00 - 16:30.
  • Sunday Closed.

Parking (Maximum stay 1 hour)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Maximum stay Blue Badge holders pay for the first hour but then have an additional hour free of charge, this can apply to any bay location as long as they are a Blue Badge holder.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There is tactile paving at the crossing point in the public car park.

Outside Access (Car Park Accessible Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located in New Kirkby Market car park.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 272cm (8ft 11in).

Outside Access (Car Park Ramped / Stepped Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located in the car park, to the right of the car park accessible entrance.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 272cm (8ft 11in).

Level Change (Car Park Ramped / Stepped Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance, leading from the north end of St Chad's Drive.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the entrance, leading from the north end of St Chad's Drive.
  • There is/are 3 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.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • The ramp and steps give access from north end of St Chad's Drives.
    • The ramp and steps can be avoided by accessing this entrance from the car park or using the car park accessible entrance.

Outside Access (St Chad's Drive South Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on St Chad's Drive.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 453cm (14ft 10in).

Level Change (St Chad's Drive South Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.

Outside Access (St Chad's Drive North Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located off the north end of St Chad's Drive.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 442cm (14ft 6in).
  • Comments View
    • There is an additional access point next to the entrance surveyed.

Level Change (St Chad's Drive North Entrance)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is/are 3 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.

Outside Access (Toilet Block Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located on St Chad's Drive, to the right of the St Chad's Drive South entrance.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 274cm (8ft 12in).
  • Comments View
    • There is a similar entrance to left of this entrance giving access to the market stalls and market office.
    • There are 5 similar entrances on Market Square, some of which are shown in photographs 3 and 4.

Level Change (Toilet Block Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.

Level Change (Market Square)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located leading from the north end of St Chad's Drive to Market Square.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up.
  • Comments View
    • There are bollards at the top of the slope which reduce the width to 150cm (4ft 9in).

Inside Access

  • 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 market.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Eating and Drinking (Martin's Deli Cafe)

  • The following information is for the cafe.
  • The cafe is located to the left of the market as you enter from the the car park accessible entrance.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
  • Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • All chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 44m (48yd 4in) from the car park accessible entrance.
  • The standard height for tables is 66cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
  • Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Menus are wall only.
  • Menus are not available in Braille.
  • Menus are not available in large print.
  • Picture menus are not available.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the toilet block entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter the toilet block entrance.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a unisex toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from market staff.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
    • The door is heavy.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 176cm x 244cm (5ft 9in x 8ft).
    • 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 left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 111cm (3ft 8in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is sensor.
    • 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 disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
    • 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
    • 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 a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 102cm (3ft 4in).
    • 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).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • 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 medium.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter the toilet block.
    • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the toilet block entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels are medium.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter the toilet block.
    • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the toilet block entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels are medium.

Baby Change Room

  • The baby change room is located ahead as you enter the toilet block entrance.
  • The baby change room is 2m from the toilet block entrance.
  • The door opens towards you (pull).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The clear width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door has pictoral and written text signage.
  • The door locks by lever twist.
  • There is a wall-mounted baby change table.
  • The height of the baby change table when extended is 92cm (3ft).
  • There is a flip-down seat.
  • The height of the flip-down seat is 53cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a sink.
  • The height of the sink is 78cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 101cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • There is a disposable pedal bin.

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents are not available 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.