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Overview

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• About View
  • This is a mostly indoor shopping centre with some outdoor areas.
  • Outdoor areas are partially sheltered.
  • The shopping centre has a lower and upper mall.
  • Access between floors is via lift, stairs and escalators.
  • There a customer/guest information point available.
  • The information point is located on the Lower Mall, within Moon Court (by Marks and Spencer), between the Rose Gallery and Thames Walk.
  • The information point does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • A play area for children is available.
  • The play area is located outside the Winter Garden, with an additional, smaller play area outside The Village.
  • The play area does not have any equipment with adaptations.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The shopping centre has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There are 6 car parks in total and 6 have Blue Badge parking available.
  • Some car parks with Blue Badge parking have step-free level access to the shopping centre.
  • Other car parks have step-free access to the shopping centre via slope or ramp.
  • There is a drop-off point and a taxi rank.
  • The nearest train station is Greenhithe for Bluewater.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • The nearest bus station is Bluewater.
  • This bus station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair, an electric wheelchair, a mobility scooter and walking aids.
  • View more information on borrowing or hiring equipment (opens new tab).
  • This venue offers a quiet shopping experience.
  • Quiet Hours are provided on Monday - Friday from 10:00 - 12:00, during which the volume of background music in the centre is reduced and lighting levels are lowered. Please note that this only applies to the communal areas of the shopping centre and not to the individual businesses operating within it.
  • British Sign Language can be provided virtually.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print (on request).
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • View shopping centre information on getting assistance (opens new tab).

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 21 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located in the Lower Guildhall, in the Lower Rose Gallery, within the Winter Garden area, in the Upper Guildhall, in the Upper Rose Gallery, and in Upper Thames Walk.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard male and female toilets located in the Upper Rose Gallery, and within the standard male and female toilets located on Upper Thames Walk.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the Lower Guildhall, in the Lower Rose Gallery, in the Upper Guildhall, in the Upper Rose Gallery, and in Upper Thames Walk.
• Changing Places Facilities View
  • Changing Places facilities are located in Lower Thames Walk, and in the Lower Guildhall.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the family toilet in the Lower Guildhall, within the family rooms in the Lower Rose Gallery, within the toilets with adaptions and family toilets in the Upper Guildhall; within the family toilets in the Upper Rose Gallery, within the toilets with adaptations and family toilets in Upper Thames Walk.

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Parking (Thames Walk - Blue)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front right of the Thames Walk area of the shopping centre, between Marks and Spencer and NEXT.
  • The car park is open air/surface, multi-storey and sheltered.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac and concrete.
  • The height of the restriction barrier is 220cm.
  • There are 80 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 269cm (width) x 502cm (depth).
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The nearest designated bay is 22m from the Thames Walk Car Park Lower Level entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
  • This route has bollards.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • There is a steep slope on the route from the Blue Badge bays to the Thames Walk Car Park Middle Level entrance.
  • There is a very easy slope on the route from the Blue Badge bays to the Thames Walk Car Park Upper Level entrance.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • There are 12 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 275cm (width) x 458cm (depth).
  • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • You do not need an online account to use the charging point.
  • Payment can be made with a credit/debit card (contactless), with a membership/loyalty card (contactless) and via an app.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Parking (Plaza - Yellow)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front left of the Thames Walk area of the shopping centre, between Marks and Spencer and NEXT.
  • The car park is open air/surface, multi-storey and sheltered.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac and concrete.
  • The height of the restriction barrier is 220cm.
  • There are 135 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 270cm (width) x 484cm (depth).
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The nearest designated bay is 29m from the Plaza Car Park Lower Level entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
  • This route has bollards.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • There is a slight slope on the route from the Blue Badge bays to the Plaza Car Park Middle Level entrance.
  • There is a very slight slope on the route from the Blue Badge bays to the Plaza Car Park Upper Level entrance.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • There are 17 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 310cm (width) x 414cm (depth).
  • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • An online account is required to use the charging point.
  • Payment can be made via an app.
  • The EV charging bays in the Plaza Car Park are Tesla superchargers, for Tesla vehicles only.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Parking (Guildhall - Pink)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the Guildhall area of the shopping centre, between NEXT and John Lewis.
  • The car park is open air/surface, multi-storey and sheltered.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac and concrete.
  • The height of the restriction barrier is 220cm.
  • There are 57 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 501cm (depth).
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the Guildhall Car Park Lower Level entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
  • This route has bollards.
  • There is a very easy slope on the route from the EV charging bays, including the Blue Badge EV charging bay, to the Guildhall Car Park Middle Level entrance.
  • There is a very easy slope on the route from the Blue Badge bays to the Guildhall Car Park Upper Level entrance.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are 1 electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay designated for Blue Badge holders are 270cm (width) x 503cm (depth).
  • The controls for the Blue Badge charging points are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nozzle holster for the Blue Badge charging points is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • You do not need an online account to use the charging point.
  • Payment can be made with a credit/debit card (contactless), with a membership/loyalty card (contactless) and via an app.
  • The nearest Blue Badge charging point is 10m from the Guildhall Car Park Middle Level entrance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Parking (Rose Gallery - Green)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the Rose Gallery area of the shopping centre, between John Lewis and Marks and Spencer.
  • The car park is open air/surface, multi-storey and sheltered.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac and concrete.
  • The height of the restriction barrier is 220cm.
  • There are 64 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 253cm (width) x 495cm (depth).
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the Rose Gallery Car Park Lower Level entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
  • This route has bollards.
  • There is a very easy slope on the route from the car park to the Rose Gallery Car Park Middle Level entrance.
  • There is a very easy slope on the route from the Blue Badge bays to the Rose Gallery Car Park Upper Level entrance.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Parking (Winter Garden - Orange)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in the Winter Garden area of the shopping centre, in front of Marks and Spencer.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 28 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 273cm (width) x 482cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 245cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 104m from the Winter Garden entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep slopes.
  • This route has bollards.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located to the rear of the car park as you enter, outside Marks and Spencer.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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Parking (Village - Light Blue)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in the Village area of the shopping centre, in front of NEXT.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 270cm (width) x 486cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 241cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 237m from the Village entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep slopes.
  • This route has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Getting Inside (Lower Mall)

• The approach to the building is step-free and level.
• The most accessible approaches to the Lower Mall of the shopping centre are via a very easy slope (in the case of the Plaza Car Park Lower Level entrance, Thames Walk Car Park Lower Level entrance, and Rose Gallery Car Park Lower Level entrance).
  There is a slight slope on the approach to the Guildhall Car Park Lower Level entrance, and there are steep slopes on the approaches to both the Winter Garden and Village entrances.
• The most accessible entrance surveyed was the Plaza Car Park Lower Level entrance.
• This entrance gives access to Lower Thames Walk.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
• There is no main entrance for the building.
• There are 5 other entrances.
• 2 of the other entrances have step-free access via very easy slope.
• 3 of the other entrances have step-free access via slope.

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Entrance (Plaza Car Park Lower Level)

• This entrance is located in the Lower Mall at Thames Walk, between Marks and Spencer and NEXT.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 153cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is sloped and stepped access as you enter.
• The slope bypasses the steps.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There are 3 steps as you enter.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 14cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

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Getting Around (Lower Mall)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include pillars, permanent physical obstructions and moveable physical obstructions.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is deep pile carpet in some areas.
  • There is background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Counter (Guest Services)

• The counter is located on the Lower Mall, within Moon Court (by Marks and Spencer), between the Rose Gallery and Thames Walk.
• The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 103cm.
• There is a lowered section at the counter.
• The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
• The counter has a television and windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• The payment machine is moveable.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 73cm to 173cm from the floor.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• There is deep pile carpet in some areas.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Changing Places (Lower Thames Walk)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on Lower Thames Walk.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • There is a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The distance from the Plaza Car Park Lower Level entrance is 46m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 307cm (width) x 536cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 206cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 64cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the left transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a wash basin mounted soap dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Changing Places (The Village)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located in the Lower Guildhall, within the Village area.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is not any signage on or near the door.
  • The door is push pad activated.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a push button lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 348cm (width) x 222cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 240cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on top of the cistern.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 190cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (The Village - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the Lower Guildhall, within the Village area.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 222cm (width) x 213cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 137cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a wall sensor flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 87cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 73cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Rose Gallery - Family Toilet)

• The room is located in the Lower Rose Gallery, within the Winter Garden toilet area.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 92cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 93cm.
• There is also a toilet, a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser, a mirror and a coat hook in the room.
• The wash basin has a sensor tap.
• The room has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
• The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Lift (Thames Walk - Plaza Car Park Entrances)

• The lift surveyed is located on Lower Thames Walk, on the left as you enter the shopping centre through the Plaza Car Park Lower Level entrance.
• The distance from the Plaza Car Park Lower Level entrance is 46m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The Lower Mall and Upper Mall can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 2000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 130cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 203cm (width) x 168cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Escalators (Thames Walk - Plaza Car Park Entrances)

• The escalators surveyed are located on Lower Thames Walk, straight ahead and then on the right as you enter the shopping centre through the Plaza Car Park Lower Level entrance.
• The Lower Mall and Upper Mall can be accessed by escalator.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• There is a bollard at the base of the escalator, which is not clearly marked and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding flooring.

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Stairs (Thames Walk - Plaza Car Park Entrances)

• The stairs are located on Lower Thames Walk, straight ahead as you enter the shopping centre through the Plaza Car Park Lower Level entrance.
• The Lower Mall and Upper Mall can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.