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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.
  • There is a member of staff located at the entrance, or in WHSmith.
  • 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, 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.
• 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, Costa and Greggs.
  • For the Burger King AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Costa AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
  • For the Greggs AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
• Hotels View
  • The following hotels are available here; Travelodge.

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Getting Here

• The services are located off the M6 Northbound between Junction 35 and 36.
• There is signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services.
• There is parking available with Blue Badge parking spaces and electric charging points.
• There is parking available at the petrol station.
• The coach parking is located to the left of the services.

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Petrol Station

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

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Emergency Evacuation Procedure

• There are audio and visual alarms for emergencies.
• Fire wardens/marshals are available on site.
• 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 towards Travelodge.

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Parking

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• Parking View
  • The car park is located in front of the venue.
  • 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 and outside the hotel.
• 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 2 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 240cm x 450cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side 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
  • The car park is free for all users.
  • Free parking for all users is limited to 2 hours.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located around the edges of the car park.
  • Payment term signs do 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; 2430.
• 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 1m from the side entrance.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the Blue Badge parking bay(s).

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Electric Vehicle Charging Points (GRIDSERVE - High Power)

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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.
  • Rapid, fast and supercharged (Tesla) charging is available.
  • The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located to the left of the car park as you face the building.
  • Staff are able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
  • Staff are notified by going into the services or by phone.
  • There is/are 6 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 260cm x 500cm.
  • The charging point(s) is/are located to the front as you approach the bay(s).
  • The height of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 90cm.
  • The height range of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 75cm to 80cm.
  • 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 over the phone and 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.
  • Fast charging is available.
  • The designated Blue Badge electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located to the right of the high power standard charging bays.
  • Staff are able to provide assistance with the designated Blue Badge electric vehicle charging point(s).
  • There is/are 1 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 490cm x 630cm.
  • The charging point(s) is/are located to the front as you approach the designated bay(s).
  • The height range of the designated Blue Badge electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 90cm.
  • The height range of the designated Blue Badge electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 75cm to 80cm.
  • 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 over the phone and at the charging point(s).
• Comments View
  • Although there is no time limit for electric charging, the car park is only free for 2 hours, after which there are parking charges.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Points (GRIDSERVE - Medium Power)

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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 and medium charging is available.
  • The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located to the right of the car park as you face the building.
  • Staff are able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
  • Staff are notified by going into the services, or by phone.
  • There is/are 3 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 390cm x 475cm.
  • 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 90cm to 130cm.
  • The height range of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 95cm to 100cm.
  • 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 over the phone and at the charging point(s).
  • For more information and a guide to electric vehicle charging please click here.
• Comments View
  • Although there is no time limit for electric charging, the car park is only free for 2 hours, after which there are parking charges.

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Seating Area (Outside)

• The seating area is located to the right of the services.
• 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 tables, picnic tables and chairs with armrests available.
• Some chairs are fixed to tables.
• Tables are not permanently fixed to the floor.
• The standard height for the underside of tables is 72cm.
• There is a slight slope between the picnic benches and tables.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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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.
  • 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 140cm.
  • 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) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 105cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the second set of doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Outside Access (Blue Badge Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located next to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • 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) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • 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 150cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located along the corridor and in front of the second set of doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Outside Access (Petrol Station Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located next to the Petrol Station.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Entrance'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm.
  • The entrance gives access directly into WHSmith.

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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 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 all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Music is played everywhere.
  • The cash machine(s) is/are located ahead as you enter.
  • The controls/screen heights of the cash machine(s) vary between 80cm and 125cm.
  • There are hand sanitisers in the building.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 100cm.
• Signage View
  • There is signage for the shop(s)/restaurant(s) and overhead pictorial signage available.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.

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Seating Area

• The seating area is located to the right after you enter.
• 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 chairs without armrests and tables available.
• Chairs are not permanently fixed to the floor.
• Tables are not permanently fixed to the floor.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest table is 72cm.
• The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest table is 73cm.
• Music is played everywhere.
• There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter, to the left of WHSmith.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m from the second set of doors of the main entrance and Blue Badge 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.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
  • 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 85cm.
  • 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 145cm x 200cm.
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 68cm.
  • 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 poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • 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 a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 110cm 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 backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm.
  • 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 94cm.
  • 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 73cm.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • 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 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 107cm.
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 107cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located to the left after you enter from the Blue Badge entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the Blue Badge entrance first set of doors.
  • 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 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The lighting is permanent.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 100cm.
  • There are 2 clearly marked steps leading to the toilet cubicles.
    The height of the steps are 15cm and 12cm.
    The going of the steps is 30cm.
    There are no handrails available.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located ahead as you enter, to the left of WHSmith.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the second set of doors of the main entrance and Blue Badge 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 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The lighting is permanent.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 100cm.
• Baby Changing Facilities 2 View
  • Baby changing facilities are available in the female toilets.
  • There is a flip down baby changing table available.
  • The height of the baby changing table is 97cm.

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Parent and Baby Room

• The parent and baby room is located ahead as you enter, to the left of the WHSmith.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 7m from the 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 73cm.
• The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
• 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 95cm.
• 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 not 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 permanent.
• There is not a hand sanitiser.