You are on Summary. Skip to the next section.

Summary

Collapse all Expand all

• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • This motorway services is open 24 hours.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • Customers can get assistance by going to WHSmith or asking for the Duty Manager.
  • There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
  • British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • There is not a portable hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Services Available View
  • The following services are available here; a hotel, a petrol station, electric car charging points, cash machines and free WiFi.
• Toilets and Changing Facilities Available View
  • The following facilities are available here; standard toilets, shower facilities, an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities.
  • For detailed information on the toilets available please click here (new tab).
  • The Virtual Access Guide below shows the route from the Blue Badge parking bays to the accessible toilet, please click the link below.
  • For a Virtual Route Guide to the toilet facilities please click here (new tab).
  • There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
  • The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located in the dog walkers area, on the left hand side of the car park as you face the building.
• Shops View
  • The following shops are available here; M&S Simply Food and WHSmith.
  • For the M&S Simply Food AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the WHSmith AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
• Catering Facilities View
  • The following catering facilities are available here; Burger King, Chow, Costa, Greggs, KFC, and West Cornwall Pasty Co.
  • For the Burger King AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Chow AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Costa Kiosk AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Greggs AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the KFC AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the West Cornwall Pasty Co AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Costa Lounge AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
• Hotels View
  • The following hotels are available here; Travelodge.
• Adjoining Motorway Services View
  • There is an adjoining motorway services building which cannot be accessed via this building.
  • The following services are available at the adjoining motorway services; accommodation, a petrol station, electric car charging points, cash machines, free WiFi and conference/meeting room(s).
  • The following facilities are available at the adjoining motorway services; a Changing Places facility, an accessible toilet, standard toilets, baby changing facilities and shower facilities.
  • For the M4 - Reading Services - Eastbound AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).

You are on Getting Here. Skip to the next section.

Getting Here

• The westbound services are located directly off the M4 between junctions 11 and 12.
• There is signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services.
• The main car park has 8 Blue Badge parking bays, electric vehicle charging points, parent and child parking bays and a number of standard parking bays.
• There is 1 Blue Badge parking bay and a number of standard parking bays located to the left hand side of the petrol station.
• Coach parking is available to the right hand side of the car park as you face the building.

You are on Petrol Station. Skip to the next section.

Petrol Station

• The following services/facilities are available at the petrol station; a cash machine, standard parking bays, accessible and standard toilet facilities and Blue Badge parking bays.
• For detailed information on the petrol station please click here (new tab).

You are on Parking. Skip to the next section.

Parking

Collapse all Expand all

• Parking View
  • The car park is located in front of the services building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is lighting in the car park.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
  • Additional parking is available outside the petrol station.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • There is not signage available to direct users to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 250cm x 490cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
• Paying View
  • Parking charges apply after a limited time.
  • Free parking for all users is limited to 2 hours.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
  • Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment for parking charges is made over the phone and via an app/online.
  • To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • To pay please visit www.paybyphone.co.uk or call 0330 400 7275.
    Please quote the location number 2456.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • Pedestrian walkways are available in the car park.
  • The surface on the pedestrian walkways is tarmac.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 8m from the main entrance.
  • There are dropped kerbs from the Blue Badge bay(s) to the building.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the Blue Badge parking bay(s).

You are on Electric Vehicle Charging Points (Gridserve - Right). Skip to the next section.

Electric Vehicle Charging Points (Gridserve - Right)

Collapse all Expand all

• Standard Electric Vehicle Charging Point(s) View
  • There is a/are electric vehicle charging point(s) available.
  • The provider of the charging point(s) is Gridserve.
  • Rapid and fast charging is available.
  • The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located to the right of the car park facing the main services building.
  • Staff are able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
  • Customers can get assistance from WHSmith, inside the main services building.
  • There is/are 6 electric vehicle charging point(s).
  • The electric vehicle charging bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 480cm.
  • The charging point(s) is/are located to the rear as you approach the bay(s).
  • The height range of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 130cm to 140cm.
  • The height of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 105cm.
  • The charging point(s) require tap and pay (contactless payment).
  • Parking charges apply for all users (including Blue Badge holders).
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment for charging is made at the charging point(s).
• Comments View
  • The 2 charging points to the right (photographs 7 to 9) have a control panel 90cm high.
  • The nozzle of these charging points are 110cm high.
  • One of the 2 right hand charging points was not working at the time of survey.

You are on Electric Vehicle Charging Points (Gridserve - Left). Skip to the next section.

Electric Vehicle Charging Points (Gridserve - Left)

Collapse all Expand all

• Standard Electric Vehicle Charging Point(s) View
  • There is a/are electric vehicle charging point(s) available.
  • The provider of the charging point(s) is Gridserve.
  • Rapid and fast charging is available.
  • The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located to the left of the car park facing the main services building.
  • Staff are able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
  • Customers can get assistance from WHSmith, inside the main services building.
  • There is/are 12 electric vehicle charging point(s).
  • The electric vehicle charging bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay(s) surveyed are 276cm x 470cm.
  • The charging point(s) is/are located to the rear as you approach the bay(s).
  • The height of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 122cm.
  • The height of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 90cm.
  • The charging point(s) require tap and pay (contactless payment).
  • Parking charges apply for all users (including Blue Badge holders).
  • Payment signs are not provided.
  • Payment for charging is made at the charging point(s).
  • For more information and a guide to electric vehicle charging please click here.
• Blue Badge Electric Vehicle Charging Point(s) View
  • There is a/are designated electric vehicle charging point(s) available for Blue Badge holders.
  • The provider of the charging point(s) is Gridserve.
  • Rapid and fast charging is available.
  • The designated Blue Badge electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located to the left of the car park facing the main services building.
  • Staff are able to provide assistance with the designated Blue Badge electric vehicle charging point(s).
  • Customers can get assistance from WHSmith, inside the main services building.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge electric vehicle charging point(s).
  • The designated Blue Badge electric vehicle charging bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge electric vehicle charging bay(s) surveyed are 455cm x 465cm.
  • The charging point(s) is/are located to the rear as you approach the designated bay(s).
  • The height range of the designated Blue Badge electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 122cm.
  • The height of the designated Blue Badge electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 90cm.
  • The charging point(s) require tap and pay (contactless payment).
  • Parking charges apply for all users (including Blue Badge holders).
  • Payment signs are not provided.
  • Payment for charging is made at the charging point(s).

You are on Seating Area (Outside). Skip to the next section.

Seating Area (Outside)

• The seating area is located to the left of the services building.
• There is step-free access to the seating area.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
• In this area there are picnic tables, chairs without armrests and tables available.
• Chairs are not permanently fixed to the floor.
• Tables are not permanently fixed to the floor.
• The standard height for the underside of tables is 71cm.

You are on Play Area. Skip to the next section.

Play Area

• The play area is free of charge.
• There is step-free access to the play area.
• There is a clear unobstructed route to the play area.
• The play area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free access within the play area.
• There is a gate to access the play area.
  The gate is single, light and opens towards you (pull).
  The width of the gate is 97cm.

You are on Outside Access (Main Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the services building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Reading West'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance area which may look like a hole to some people.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 113cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 190cm.
  • There are 2 sets of external entrance doors, one each to the left and to the right sides.
    The entrance to the right is shown in photographs 1 to 5. The entrance to the left is shown in photographs 8 to 10.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

You are on Getting Around. Skip to the next section.

Getting Around

Collapse all Expand all

• Access and Circulation View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Music is played in some areas.
  • The cash machine(s) is/are located to the right from the main entrance.
  • The controls/screen heights of the cash machine(s) vary between 92cm and 126cm.
• Signage View
  • There is directional signage, overhead written signage and overhead pictorial signage available.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.

You are on Seating Area. Skip to the next section.

Seating Area

• The seating area is located ahead from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access to the seating area.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
• In this area there are booths, tables, bench seats, a mixture of chairs with and without armrests and long tables available.
• Some chairs are fixed to the floor.
• Some tables are fixed to the floor.
• The standard height for the underside of tables is 71cm.
• Music is played in some areas.
• There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
• Lighting levels are good.

You are on Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer). Skip to the next section.

Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Collapse all Expand all

• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • 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 a member of staff in WHSmith.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The signage says 'Accessible Toilet Not every disability is visible'.
  • The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The door(s) open(s) outwards.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 98cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door(s) is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 250cm.
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The lighting is permanent.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • The toilet seat contrast is poor.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 91cm.
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 78cm.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is push.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 88cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 85cm.
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby changing table available.
  • The height of the baby changing table is 91cm.

You are on Standard Toilet(s). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

Collapse all Expand all

• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located to the right from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 45m from the main entrance.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet entrance.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The lighting is permanent.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located to the right from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet entrance.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The lighting is permanent.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.

You are on Parent and Baby Room. Skip to the next section.

Parent and Baby Room

• The parent and baby room is located to the right from the main entrance.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 38m from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 76cm.
• The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is good.
• The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is good.
• The baby changing table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby changing table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby changing table once extended is 82cm.
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 82cm.
• The wash basin tap type is push.
• There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The lighting is activated by a sensor.
• There is not a hand sanitiser.

You are on Standard Shower. Skip to the next section.

Standard Shower

• The shower facilities are located to the right from the main entrance.
• The shower facilities are approximately 40m from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the shower door.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 66cm.
• The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is good.
• The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is good.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The lighting is activated by a sensor.
• There is a step to access the shower.
  The height of the step is 10cm.
• The height of the wash basin is 84cm.
  There is a chair without armrests.

Collapse all Expand all

• Comments View
  • There are 2 standard showers available.

You are on Emergency Evacuation Procedure. Skip to the next section.

Emergency Evacuation Procedure

• There is an audio alarm for emergencies.
• Fire wardens/marshals are available on site.
• People exit the building using the entrances/exits.
• There is an external emergency meeting point.
• The external emergency meeting point is located in the coach parking area.