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Summary

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• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • This motorway services is open 24 hours.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • Visitors can get assistance by going to WHSmith or asking for the Duty Manager.
  • British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • The following mobility aids are available; wheelchairs.
  • To obtain mobility aids please contact the duty manager or asking at WHSmith.
  • 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, free WiFi, a first aid point and a defibrillator.
• Toilets and Changing Facilities Available View
  • The following facilities are available here; baby changing facilities, shower facilities, standard toilets and an accessible toilet.
  • 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 not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
  • The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located at the rear of the services.
• Shops View
  • The following shops are available here; M&S Simply Food and WHSmith.
  • For the M&S Simply Food - M5 - Bridgwater Services - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the WHSmith - M5 - Bridgwater Services - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
• Catering Facilities View
  • The following catering facilities are available here; Costa, Burger King, West Cornwall Pasty Co, Greggs and Costa Express.
  • For the Costa - M5 - Bridgwater Services - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Burger King - M5 - Bridgwater Services - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the West Cornwall Pasty Co. - M5 - Bridgwater Services - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Greggs - M5 - Bridgwater Services - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Costa Express - M5 - Bridgwater Services - Moto AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
• Hotels View
  • The following hotels are available here; Travelodge.
  • The Travelodge entrance is within the services.

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Getting Here

• Bridgwater Services is off Junction 24 of the M5 Motorway.
  There is signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services.
• For more information on road travel please click here (opens new tab)
• The services car park has 6 Blue Badge parking bays, 2 electric charging points and over 200 standard parking bays.
  Blue Badge bays and general parking are on the one-way system into the services.
  There is a 200cm height barrier into this area.
  Larger vehicles over 200cm high are directed into a different parking zone.
• There is a Blue Badge bay and 3 standard parking bays at the front of the BP petrol forecourt.
• Coach parking is directly opposite the main entrance to the services.

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Petrol Station

• The following services/facilities are available at the petrol station; Blue Badge parking bays, accessible and standard toilet facilities and standard parking bays.

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Parking

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• Parking View
  • The car park is located on the one-way system as you enter the services.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height of the restriction barrier is 200cm.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is lighting in the car park.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
  • Additional parking is available outside the petrol station.
  • Additional standard parking is also available over two levels.
• 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 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 470cm.
  • 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.
  • To pay please visit www.paybyphone.co.uk or call 0330 400 7275.
    Please quote the location number 2429.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • Pedestrian walkways are available in the car park.
  • The surface on the pedestrian walkways is tarmac and block paving.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 26m from the services entrance.
  • There are slopes/ramps from the Blue Badge bay(s) to the building.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a walkway from the two-level car park to the services.
    Access from the car park is via 5-15+ well marked steps.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Points (GRIDSERVE)

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• 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.
  • Fast charging is available.
  • The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located on the one-way system, opposite the entrance to the covered car park.
  • Staff are able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
  • Customers can get assistance by either phoning the services or going in and asking for help at WHSmith .
  • There is/are 2 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 250cm x 470cm.
  • The charging point(s) is/are located to the front as you approach the bay(s).
  • The height range of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 132cm to 148cm.
  • The height of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 110cm.
  • The charging point(s) require tap and pay (contactless payment).
  • Parking charges apply for all users (including Blue Badge holders).
  • Charging for all users is limited to 45 minutes.
  • Payment signs are not provided.
  • Payment for charging is made via an app/online.
  • For more information and a guide to electric vehicle charging please click here.
• Blue Badge Electric Vehicle Charging Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not designated electric vehicle charging point(s) available for Blue Badge holders.

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Seating Area (Picnic Area)

• The seating area is located behind the services building, access is next to Greggs.
• There is ramped/sloped 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 with fixed seating available.
• The picnic / dog walking area is at the rear of the services.
  Access to the picnic tables is via a steep slope and would be unsuitable for wheelchair users.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'moto'.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of this entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 97cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Getting Around

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• 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 varied.
  • Music is played everywhere.
  • The cash machine(s) is/are located immediately to the left, when entering the services.
  • The controls/screen heights of the cash machine(s) vary between 94cm and 118cm.
  • There are hand sanitisers in the building.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 97cm.
• Signage View
  • There is signage for the shop(s)/restaurant(s) available.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
  • There is a baby feeding station on the left-hand side as you enter.
    The height of the work top is 80cm and the microwave controls range from 90cm - 100cm.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead and to the right, when entering the services.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 17m 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 WHSmith.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The door(s) open(s) outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 210cm.
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The lighting is activated by a sensor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 93cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type 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 good.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 118cm and 159cm from the floor.
• 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 cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • The toilet seat contrast is good.
  • 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 85cm.
  • 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides 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 lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • 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 92cm.
  • 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 75cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located ahead, and to the right when entering the services.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 17m from the services entrance.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet entrance.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The lighting is permanent.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are available in both the female and male toilets.
  • There is a flip down baby changing table available.
  • The height of the baby changing table is 75cm.

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Standard Shower (Men's Toilets)

• The shower facilities are located within the male standard toilets.
• The shower facilities are approximately 24m from the service entrance.
• There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
• A key is required for the shower facilities.
• The key can be obtained from WHSmith.
• 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) is/are easy 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.
• On request, female visitors can use this facility.

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Parent and Baby Room

• The parent and baby room is located ahead and to the right when entering the services.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 16m 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) is/are easy 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 93cm.
• 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 80cm.
• The wash basin tap type is push.
• There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• 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 permanent.
• There is a hand sanitiser.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 127cm.

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Standard Shower (Unisex - Main Building)

• The shower facilities are located to the right of Burger King, but before the male standard toilets.
• The shower facilities are approximately 24m from the services entrance.
• There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
• A key is required for the shower facilities.
• The key can be obtained from WH Smith.
• 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) is/are easy to open.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm.
• 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.
• The height of the steps into the shower cubicles is 16cm.

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Emergency Evacuation Procedure

• There are audio and visual alarms for emergencies.
• Fire wardens/marshals are available on site.
• There is not a/are not internal refuge point(s).
• People exit the building using the fire exits or main entrance.
• There is an external emergency meeting point.
• The external emergency meeting point is located within the coach park area, opposite the entrance to the services (as shown in photo).