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Heathway Shopping Centre

Heathway, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 8RE

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Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Dagenham Dock.
  • The nearest underground station is Dagenham Heathway.

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Saturday 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.

Parking

  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is at the back of the venue.
  • The car park type is multi-storey.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There are 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.2m x 4m (10ft 5in x 13ft 1in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 120m (131yd) from the car park entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 142m (155yd) from the car park 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • The Blue Badge bays are located on level 5.
  • Level 5 is where the entrance to the shopping centre is located.
  • The Blue Badge bays are located on level 5.
  • Level 5 is where the entrance to the shopping centre is located.

Other Floors (Car Park)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5 and 6.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are deep (18cm+).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • The lighting levels are low to moderate.

Lift (Car Park)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located in the car park.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-3-5 and 7.
  • The lift is approximately 120m (131yd 8in) from the car park entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 192cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 4in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the shopping centre.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 227cm (7ft 5in).

Level Change (Car Park Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the shopping centre on Heathway.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • Comments View
    • There is an identical entrance located further along Heathway.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Reception (Centre Management)

  • The desk/counter is 1m (3ft 3in) from the car park entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
  • The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Comments View
    • There is no level access to reception if using the main entrance.
    • The intercom height is 119cm.

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Music is played throughout the venue.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Level Change (Inside Access)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond both entrances.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

Standard Toilet(s)

Accessible Toilet

  • Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

Access Guides Available For (Heathway Shopping Centre)

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents are not available in large print.
  • A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.