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Getting Here

• The Galleria is located in the centre of Hatfield, just off the A1 between junctions 3 and 4.
  If coming from junction 3 follow the A1001 northwards.
  If coming from junction 4 follow the A1001 southwards.
• There are 3 car parks at The Galleria. 2 of which are open-air and 1 is multi-storey.
  There are several Blue Badge bays in each car park.
• There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the shopping centre.
• The nearest bus stop is located on Cavendish Way, approximately 0.2 miles from The Galleria.
• For more information on Bus timelines please click here (opens new tab).
• The nearest railway station is Hatfield.
• Hatfield Station is approximately 1.6 miles from the venue.
• For more information on Hatfield Station (National Rail) please click here (opens new tab).
• For more information on Thameslink Railway please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• The place of safety is located in a void unit on the lower level.
  Customers who would like to use this space need to visit the customer service desk beforehand.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There are mobility aids available.
• The mobility aids available include wheelchairs, motorised wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact the venue on 01707 278 301 or book in advance.
• Please note when hiring a scooter or wheelchair, ID is required (proof of address) or your disabled badge.

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Related Access Guides (The Galleria Parking)

• The Galleria - Central Car Park link (new tab) - click here
• The Galleria - Multi-Storey Car Park link (new tab) - click here
• The Galleria - North Car Park link (new tab) - click here

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Outside Access (Main North Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the north side of the main shopping centre.
• This entrance gives access to the main shopping centre.
• The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
• There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
• The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are double width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 142cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the far left as you face the entrances.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • 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 the right going up.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrances.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
  • The going 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.
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Main South Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the south side of the shopping centre.
• This entrance gives access to the lower level of the shopping centre.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• This entrance sign says 'Welcome'.
• There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
• There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
• The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is/are double width.
• The width of the door opening is 153cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• There are bollards at this entrance.
• The minimum width between the fixed barriers is 156cm.

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• Entrance View
  • The bollards do not have an identification band to aid visually impaired people.
  • There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Internal Area(s) (Lower Level)

• Digital wayfinders are not available.
• The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
• There is flooring with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
• There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
• There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• The lighting levels are good.
• Background music is played in this area.
• There is a children's play area which is located in the centre of the lower level.
• There is step free access in this area.

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Parent and Baby Room (Lower Level Main beside Le Creuset)

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located on the lower level, beside Le Creuset.
• There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 86cm.
• The wash basin tap type is sensor.
• There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
• There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are low.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Parent and Baby Room - Lower Level Main beside Le Creuset)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the baby change.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible toilet.
  • Clear wayfinding signage for the toilet(s) is provided.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 171cm x 248cm (5ft 7in x 8ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by waste bins.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 178cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 102cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are low.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• Opposite Transfer Toilet(s) View
  • There is not an opposite transfer toilet in this location.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Lower Level Main beside Procook and Blue Inc. - Accessible and Standard Toilet)

• There is a ramp/slope located on the approach to the accessible and standard toilets.
• The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Lower Level Main beside Procook and Blue Inc)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located besides Procook and Blue Inc.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible toilet.
  • Clear wayfinding signage for the toilet(s) is provided.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 202cm x 219cm (6ft 8in x 7ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 133cm (4ft 4in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 99cm (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).
  • The height of the wash basin is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 103cm (3ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are low.
• Comments View
  • There is an intercom to request access. This can be opened remotely.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Lower Level Main beside Procook and Blue Inc)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.
• The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located besides Procook and Blue Inc.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
• An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
• There is not a lowered wash basin available.
• The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
• Lighting levels are low.
• The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located besides Procook and Blue Inc.
• There is ramped/sloped access to the male toilet(s).
• There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
• There is not a lowered urinal available.
• There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the lowered urinal.
• The lowered urinal does not contrast visually with the wall.
• An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
• There is not a lowered wash basin available.
• There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the lowered wash basin.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
• Lighting levels are low.

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Other Floors

• Stairs can be used to access other floors.
• The stairs are located on both sides of the of the shopping centre.
• The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
• There are 15+ steps between floors.
• The height of the step(s) is/are not 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 not 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.
• There is not 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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Escalator(s)

• Wayfinding signage is not provided for escalators.
• The escalators go both up and down.
• The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are G and 1.
• The escalator(s) steps are not clearly marked.
• The foot and head of the escalator(s) are not clearly marked.
• The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are good.

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Step(s)

• There is a/are step(s) located at the foot of the escalators.
• The step(s) is/are used to access the escalators.
• There is/are 4 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
• The going 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.
• 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 good.

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Related Access Guides (The Galleria)

• The Galleria - Customer Services link (new tab) - click here
• The Galleria - Lower Level North link (new tab) - click here
• The Galleria - Upper Level link (new tab) - click here