Access Guide
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Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Alexandra Palace.
- The nearest underground station is Wood Green.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 19:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 19:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 19:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 19:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 19:00.
- Sunday 11:00 - 17:00.
Opening Times (East and West Car Parks)
- Monday 06:00 - 01:30.
- Tuesday 06:00 - 01:30.
- Wednesday 06:00 - 01:30.
- Thursday 06:00 - 01:30.
- Friday 06:00 - 01:30.
- Saturday 06:00 - 01:30.
- Sunday 06:00 - 01:30.
Parking (East Car Park)
- 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 is located on Pelham Road.
- The car park type is multi storey.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 490cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the east car park lift.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 38m (41yd 1ft) from the east car park lift.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).
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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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- Please use postcode N22 6LN for this car park.
- There are pay stations available on the ground and first floor levels of the shopping centre.
- There are 10+ parent and child bays available.
- The Blue Badge parking and parent and child parking bays are located on the third floor.
Parking (West Car Park)
- 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 is located on Caxton Road.
- The car park type is multi storey.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 490cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the west car park lift.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 38m (41yd 1ft) from the west car park lift.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).
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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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- Please use postcode N22 6TB for this car park.
- There are pay stations available on the ground and first floor levels of the shopping centre.
- There are 10+ parent and child bays available and you must obtain a permit for your vehicle from either the Ask Me Point or the Management Suite, both on the first floor.
- The Blue Badge parking and parent and child parking bays are located on the third floor.
Outside Access (Mayes Road Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Mayes Road, opposite Iceland Foods.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
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Comments
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- There is another set of doors to the left, with the same specification on both the first and second set of doors.
Level Change (Mayes Road Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- 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 both sides.
Outside Access (High Road 1 Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on High Road, opposite Argos.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Outside Access (High Road 2 Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on High Road, opposite Five Guys.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in).
Outside Access (High Road 3 Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on High Road, opposite Costa.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in).
Outside Access (High Road 4 Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on High Road, next to Footlocker.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in).
Level Change (High Road 4 Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
Reception (Ask Me Point - First Floor)
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- Level access to the desk/counter is via lift.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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Comments
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- The Ask Me Point is located on the first floor next to Home Store.
- The Ask Me Point can assist with parking permits and lost property.
Reception (Management Suite - First Floor)
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- Level access to the desk/counter is via lift.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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Comments
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- The Management Suite is located on the first floor near the accessible toilets and standard toilets.
- There is a single door to access the management suite.
- The door opens automatically towards you
- The door is push pad operated.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- The Management Suite can assist with parking permits and lost property.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Level Change (Market Hall Food Court)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on both approaches to the Market Hall Food Court leading from the main walkway from the Mayes Road entrance.
- 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.
Other Floors (East Car Park)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
- 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 medium.
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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 G and 1.
- The escalators steps are clearly marked.
- The foot and head of the escalators are clearly marked.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The escalators are located just after you enter from High Road 4 entrance.
Other Floors (West Car Park)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- 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 medium.
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Comments
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- The Stairs are located just beyond the west car park lifts and High Road 1 entrance.
Other Floors (City Square)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1.
- 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 bright.
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Comments
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- The stairs are located opposite Primark in City Square.
Other Floors (Escalator 1)
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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 G and 1.
- The escalators steps are clearly marked.
- The foot and head of the escalators are clearly marked.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The escalator is located just after you enter from the High Road 2 entrance.
Other Floors (Escalator 2 and 3)
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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 G and 1.
- The escalators steps are clearly marked.
- The foot and head of the escalators are clearly marked.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The escalators are located next to Boots and are close to the High Road 4 entrance.
Lift (Market Hall)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located next to Primark in City Square.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 207cm x 146cm (6ft 9in x 4ft 9in).
- 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- There are two other lifts next to the lift surveyed.
Lift (East Car Park)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located just beyond the escalators as you enter the High Road 4 entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 207cm x 146cm (6ft 9in x 4ft 9in).
- 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- There are two other lifts next to the lift surveyed.
Lift (West Car Park)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located next to High Road entrance 1.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 207cm x 146cm (6ft 9in x 4ft 9in).
- 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- There is another lift next to the lift surveyed.
Parent and Baby Room
- The parent and baby room is located on the first floor next to the management suite, accessible toilet and standard toilets.
- There is a single width door to access the parent and baby room.
- The door opens away from you (push).
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 92cm.
- There are two baby changing tables available.
- The height of the baby change tables is 90cm.
- There is one standard child toilet available.
- There is a private cubicle available.
- The private cubicle has a single chair inside.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, next to the management suite and standard toilets.
- 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 shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the management suite or ask me point.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 270cm (5ft 5in x 8ft 10in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are waste paper pedal bin, non-infectious waste and sanitary disposal units.
- 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 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 not a towel dispenser.
- 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 cannot 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 good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The 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 accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 107cm (3ft 6in).
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Comments
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- Radar key can be purchased from a member of the management team.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, next to the management suite and accessible toilet.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- This is by lift.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested 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.