Access Guide
Getting Here (McArthurGlen Designer Outlet)
- The McArthurGlen Designer Outlet can be accessed via the M6 and A460 from the south or it can be accessed via the A460 from the north.
It can also be accessed via the M6 and A5 to the west. - The outlet has its own parking available.
The car park is divided into 6 car parks A, B, C, D, E and F.
There is Blue Badge parking and parent and child parking only available in Car Park C. - There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the shopping centre.
- The bus stop is located within the grounds of the outlet and is the McArthurtGlen Designer Outlet (Stand B).
The services provided are the 60 and X51 platinum.
There is sloped access and a pedestrian crossing to access the outlet from this bus stop. - For more information on bus providers please click here (opens new tab).
- The nearest railway station is Cannock.
- The nearest available train station is Cannock and is approximately 0.5 miles from the outlet.
This station is provided by West Midlands Railway. - For more information on train providers at this station please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Cannock Train Station please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance (McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands)
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- McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands map please click here (new tab).
- This venue offers a SignLive BSL interpreting service.
- Guest Services Associates receive Autism Awareness training.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- The venue does not offer a quiet shopping experience.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are mobility aids available.
- The mobility aids available include mobile hoists, wheelchairs, mobility scooters and shower chairs.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact guest services.
Approach (Front Entrance 1)
- The surface of the approach is block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 188cm.
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Approach
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- The height of the bollard(s) is 55cm.
- The bollard(s) has/have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
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Comments
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- There is level access if the access point is approached from the left or right.
- The black bollards along these paths have a minimum width of 122cm wide.
- There is level access if the access point is approached from the left or right.
Approach (Front Entrance 2)
- The surface of the approach is block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 121cm.
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Approach
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- The height of the bollard(s) is 88cm.
- The bollard(s) has/have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
- There is/are 6 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
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Comments
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- There is level access when approaching the access point from the left or right.
- There is stepped access if the access point is approached straight on from Car Park B.
- There is level access when approaching the access point from the left or right.
Approach (Right Side Entrance 1)
- The surface of the approach is block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 44cm.
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Approach
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- The height of the bollard(s) is 52cm.
- The bollard(s) has/have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Approach (Right Side Entrance 2)
- The surface of the approach is block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 70cm.
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Approach
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- The height of the bollard(s) is 60cm.
- The bollard(s) has/have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Access Point (Front Entrance 1)
- This information is for the access point located on the right side of the front of the outlet.
- This access point gives access to the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet.
- The access point is clearly signed.
- This access point sign says 'McArthurGlen Designer Outlet'.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this access point.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 118cm.
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Access Point
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- The height of the bollard(s) is 101cm.
- The bollards do not have an identification band to aid visually impaired people.
Access Point (Front Entrance 2)
- This information is for the access point located on the left side of the front of the outlet.
- This access point gives access to the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet.
- The access point is clearly signed.
- This access point sign says 'Welcome'.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There are bollards at this access point.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 109cm.
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Access Point
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- The height of the bollard(s) is 101cm.
- The bollards do not have an identification band to aid visually impaired people.
Access Point (Right Side Entrance 1)
- This information is for the access point located on the right side of the outlet and is the access point on the left.
- This access point gives access to the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet.
- The access point is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
Access Point (Right Side Entrance 2)
- This information is for the access point located on the right side of the outlet and is the access point on the right.
- This access point gives access to the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet.
- The access point is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
External Area(s) (McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands)
- Digital wayfinders are not available.
- Information posts are provided to aid wayfinding.
- This external area is not covered.
- The type of flooring in this area is stone and stone/concrete paving.
- The following types of seating can be found in this area; wooden benches and chairs without armrests.
- There are some centrally located kiosks or shops along walkways in this area.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- Background music is played in this area.
- Background music is played throughout the outlet, including within toilets.
- There is a children's play area which is located at the rear of the outlet.
- There is step free access in this area.
- There is level access throughout the outlet.
There are maps available at each access point and throughout.
The stone flooring becomes slippery when wet.
