Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday 08:15 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 08:15 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 08:15 - 20:00.
- Thursday 08:15 - 20:00.
- Friday 08:15 - 20:00.
- Saturday 08:15 - 20:00.
- Sunday 11:00 - 17:00.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Barking.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Barking.
Parking
- 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 type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 550cm (11ft 6in x 18ft 1in).
- The nearest designated bay is 14m (15yd) from the Car Park Roof Level Entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 50m (55yd) from the Car Park Lower Level 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.
- There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- The patron does have to cross a road.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 330.
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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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- The height restriction on the upper level of the car park is 260cm.
Outside Access (Car Park Lower Level Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the lower car park, outside Asda.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 127cm (4ft 2in) wide.
Outside Access (Car Park Roof Level Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on level 2.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Car Park Roof Level Entrance)
- 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.
Outside Access (Station Parade Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Station Parade.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 123cm (4ft 0in) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the upper level of the shopping centre.
Level Change (Station Parade Entrance)
- 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.
Outside Access (Ripple Road Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in Ripple Road.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the lower mall.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Lower Level)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in the mall leading to the Ripple Road Entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
No Level Access - Upper Level
- There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located in the mall leading to the station Parade Entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Other Floors
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Escalators
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- Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
- The floors which are accessible by escalator are 0-1.
- The escalators steps are not clearly marked.
- The head and foot of the escalators are not clearly marked.
- The lighting level is bright.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located just beyond the car park entrances.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0-1-2.
- The lift is 7m (22ft 12in) from Car Park Lower Level Entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 138cm x 190cm (4ft 6in x 6ft 3in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Toilet with Adaptations (Male)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located in the standard male toilet.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a male only toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from security staff and cleaners.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 192cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 4in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- 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 not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is an identical cubicle within the standard female toilet.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located on the upper level.
- The female and male toilets are 70m (77yd) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the parent and baby room next to the toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
- This is by lift.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.