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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in November 2020.
• To help keep all customers and colleagues well, stores have additional social distancing measures in place such as signage and floor markings.
• M&S hosts will welcome you on arrival and will carefully count the number of customers in-store using a market-leading app to ensure social distancing is maintained.
• Colleagues across stores have been provided with additional hygiene measures – from hand sanitisers to Perspex screen at till points – and extra cleaning is taking place to keep up the excellent standards for you and the teams.
• A new Book & Shop tool enables Sparks Customers to book a shopping slot in advance to keep queues to a minimum and maintain a safe shopping environment for all customers.
• Toilet facilities have closed due to Covid-19. If you need access to the toilet urgently, please speak to a colleague.
• Opening times may be subject to change due to Covid-19 restrictions. Latest opening time for stores can be found here.

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Introduction

• The store is located on a main shopping street.

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Public Transport and Parking

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• Public Transport View
  • There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the store.
  • The nearest train station is Kendal.
• Parking View
  • The store has its own car park.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Information including payment terms, is provided at the entrance to the car park, to make it clear whether or not free parking is available to Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the front of the store.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked/signposted.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 444cm x 452cm (14ft 7in x 14ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the upper car park entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the upper car park entrance.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
  • 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 and block paving.
  • Customers do not have to cross a road between the car park and the store.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

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Approach (Upper Car Park)

• There is step free access on the approach to the store.
• The surface of the approach is concrete tiles, which is uneven in places.
• There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach to the store.

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Outside Access (Upper Car Park)

• This information is for the entrance located in the upper car park.
• There is step free access at this entrance.

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• Entrance Details View
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is a second set of doors at this entrance.
  • The second set of doors open automatically.
  • The second set of doors are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 190cm (6ft 3in).

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Approach (Basement Car Park)

• There is step free access on the approach to the store.
• The surface of the approach is concrete.

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Other Floors (Basement Car Park Entrance)

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• Stairs View
  • There are stairs for public use.
  • The stairs are located in the basement car park.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are basement car park and ground floor.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the stairs.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lift is clearly visible from the stairs.
• Escalator(s) View
  • There is/are not escalator(s) for public use.
• Lift View
  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located in the basement car park.
  • There is step free access to the lift.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are basement car park and ground floor.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The clear door width is 138cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 296cm x 196cm.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out the lift.
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • The lift has a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift has an audible announcer.
  • The lift has a hearing assistance alarm system.
  • The height of the lift controls are between 90cm and 99cm.
  • The lift controls have tactile markings.
  • The lift controls do not have Braille markings.

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Inside Access

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• Inside Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the store.
  • The store does not play background music.
  • There is a/are fixed hearing assistance system(s) in the store.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) is/are located at the Order & Collect counter.
  • There is not a cash machine in the store.
  • There is a/are wheelchair(s) available to borrow.
  • Trolleys designed for the use of wheelchair users are available.
• Order and Collect View
  • There is an Order and Collect service in the store.
  • Customers can obtain online Order and Collect items from the Order and Collect counter.
  • The Order and Collect counter is located to the right of the store as you enter the upper car park entrance.
  • There is step free access to the Order and Collect counter.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the Order and Collect counter.
  • The Order and Collect counter is approximately 6m from the upper car park entrance.
  • The height of the Order and Collect counter is 91cm.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.

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Till/Counter

• The till/counter is located to the left of the store as you enter the upper car park entrance.
• There is step free access to the till/counter.
• There is a clear accessible route to the till/counter.
• The till/counter is approximately 26m from the upper car park entrance.
• The height of the till/counter is 91cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system at the till/counter.

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Womenswear

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• Womenswear View
  • Womenswear is located ahead as you enter the upper car park entrance.
  • There is step free access to Womenswear.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Womenswear aisle(s).
  • There is a browse and order hub within Womenswear.
• Till(s)/Counter(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Womenswear till(s)/counter(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the Womenswear till(s)/counter(s).
  • The nearest Womenswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 48m from the upper car park entrance.
  • The height of the Womenswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 92cm.
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 6 fitting room(s) in total within Womenswear, 1 of which is an accessible fitting room.
  • There is step free access to the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The clear width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 202cm x 222cm.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a/are wall mounted rail(s) in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a drop down rail in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a mirror in the accessible fitting room(s), the bottom edge of the mirror is 31cm from the floor.
  • There are coat hooks in the accessible fitting room(s) at 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a drop down/tip up chair in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the chair from the floor is 48cm.
  • There is a functional assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the assistance bell from the floor is 98cm.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 5 standard fitting room(s) within Womenswear.
  • There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the standard fitting room(s).
  • There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).

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Beauty

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• Beauty View
  • The Beauty department is located in the centre of the store as you enter the upper car park entrance.
  • There is step free access to the Beauty department.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Beauty department aisle(s).

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Menswear

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• Menswear View
  • Menswear is located in the centre of the store as you enter the upper car park entrance.
  • There is step free access to Menswear.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Menswear aisle(s).
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 1 fitting room(s) in total within Menswear, 1 of which is an accessible fitting room.
  • There is step free access to the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is not a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The clear width of the opening is 91cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 198cm x 230cm.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a/are wall mounted rail(s) in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a drop down rail in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a mirror in the accessible fitting room(s), the bottom edge of the mirror is 31cm from the floor.
  • There are coat hooks in the accessible fitting room(s) at 104cm and 144cm from the floor.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a drop down/tip up chair in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the chair from the floor is 48cm.
  • There is a functional assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the assistance bell from the floor is 103cm.

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Lingerie

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• Lingerie View
  • Lingerie is located to the rear left of the store as you enter the upper car park entrance.
  • There is step free access to Lingerie.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Lingerie aisle(s).

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Babywear/Kidswear

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• Babywear/Kidswear View
  • Babywear/Kidswear is located to the rear right of the store as you enter the upper car park entrance.
  • There is step free access to Babywear/Kidswear.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Babywear/Kidswear aisle(s).

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Home

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• Home View
  • The Home department is located to the rear right of the store as you enter the upper car park entrance.
  • There is step free access to the Home department.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Home department aisle(s).

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Food Hall

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• Food Hall View
  • The Food Hall is located to the rear right of the store as you enter the upper car park entrance.
  • There is step free access to the Food Hall.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Food Hall aisle(s).
• Till(s)/Counter(s) View
  • There is a food information counter.
  • There is step free access to the food information counter.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the food information counter.
  • The height of the food information counter is 95cm.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
  • There is a/are checkout(s) and high activity till(s) in the Food Hall.
  • The height of the checkout(s) is/are 95cm.
  • The height of the high activity till(s) is/are 89cm.
  • The height of the lowered section of the high activity till(s) is 69cm.

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Café (M&S Café)

• The Café is located to the rear right of the store as you enter the upper car park entrance.
• There is step free access to the Café.
• There is a clear accessible route to the Café.
• There is step free access throughout the Café.
• Food and/or drink(s) is/are ordered from the service counter.
• Food and/or drinks can be brought to the table.
• The height of the service counter is 84cm.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 1m from the Café entrance/opening.
• The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 70cm.
• There is clear manoeuvring space throughout the Café.
• Menus are available on the wall.
• Hand held large print menus are available on request.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in good contrasting colours.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Two handle cups are not available.
• The Café does not play background music.
• WiFi is available in the Café.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an accessible toilet in the store.

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• Location of and Access to the Accessible Toilet View
  • The accessible toilet is unisex.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the rear right of the store as you enter the upper car park entrance.
  • There is step free access to the accessible toilet.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the accessible toilet.
  • The accessible toilet is approximately 28m from the upper car park entrance.
• Features and Dimensions of the Accessible Toilet View
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the accessible toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens towards you (pull).
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 282cm x 331cm.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 152cm.
  • There is a drop down rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm, but the pull cord is out of reach (10cm+ from the floor).
  • There are disposal facilities in the accessible toilet.
  • There are coat hooks in the accessible toilet at 166cm and 172cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures in the Accessible Toilet View
  • There is a/are wall mounted rail(s).
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf or equivalent flat surface in the accessible toilet (includes toilet cistern).
  • The shelf or equivalent flat surface is within 95cm of the floor.
  • There is a mirror in the accessible toilet, the bottom edge of the mirror is 71cm from the floor.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 97cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
  • The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
  • The tap(s) can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The distance from the nearest tap(s) to the toilet seat is 36cm.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 98cm.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 88cm.
• Colour Contrast in the Accessible Toilet View
  • There is a colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a colour contrast between internal door and wall.
  • There is a colour contrast between the grab rail(s) on the right and wall.
  • There is a colour contrast between the grab rail(s) on the left and wall.
  • There is a colour contrast between the drop down rail and wall.
  • There is a colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • There is an/are additional accessible toilet(s) in the store, however details may vary.
  • The additional accessible toilet(s) is/are located to the rear right of the store as you enter the upper car park entrance.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table/bench once extended and in use is 84cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There are no standard toilets in the store.

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Additional Information

• Staff undertake regular internal awareness training.
• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• There is a member of staff available to provide assistance.
• There is not a home delivery service available from the store.

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Sunflower Lanyard Scheme

• This store is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
• The Sunflower Lanyard Scheme helps people with hidden disabilities which aren’t always obvious – such as autism, dementia and visual or hearing impairments.
• For more information on this scheme please click here.