Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Westfield Stratford City.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/westfield-stratford-city
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- This venue is located in the Arcade of Westfield Shopping Centre.
- For further information on the venue please visit the Westfield Stratford City access guide.
Opening Times
- Monday 10:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 20:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 20:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Sunday 12:00 - 18:00.
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- The store opens at 11.30am on Sunday's for browseing.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
- This venue is situated in Stratford.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Stratford International.
- The nearest underground station is Stratford.
- The venue is in a shopping mall.
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- The nearest DLR station is Stratford.
Parking
- For more information on parking, please see the Westfield Stratford City guide.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 165cm (5ft 5in) wide.
Outside Access (Ground Floor)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
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- There is a similar entrance on the First Floor.
Outside Access (Customer Collections)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear/side of the venue.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in) wide.
Reception (Customer Services)
- The desk is 45m (49yd 8in) from the escalators.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the cafe entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 60cm (1ft 12in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is main meals and snacks.
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 G-1-2-3.
- The escalators steps are not clearly marked.
- The head and foot of the escalators are clearly marked.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left of the venue.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are -2--1-G-1-2-3.
- The lift is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main 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 200cm x 105cm (6ft 7in x 3ft 5in).
- 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 does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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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.
- The accessible toilet is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the left of the venue.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 240cm (7ft 3in x 7ft 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 160cm (5ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
- 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 sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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 grab rails 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 medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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- There are similar toilets on the second and third floors.
- The accessible toilet on the first floor is also similar, it just has a sliding door instead of push or pull.
- The transfer space varies from left to right in the accessible toilets.
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 first floor.
- The female and male toilets are 20m (21yd 2ft) from the the escalators.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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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 a designated room, on the third floor.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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- There are similar standard toilets located on the third floor.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.