Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 19:00.
- Sunday 10:30 - 17:00.
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Comments
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- Browsing only until 11.00 on Sundays.
- Opening times are seasonal, please contact the store for more details on (0191) 232 5100..
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
- This venue is situated in Newcastle upon Tyne.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Newcastle Central.
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Comments
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- The nearest Metro Station is Monument.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Eldon Square Car Park.
- The car park is located off Percy Street.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Blackett Street)
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in) wide.
Outside Access (Northumberland Street - South)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Northumberland Street - South)
- There is not a ramp or slope to access this service.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Northumberland Street - North)
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open both ways.
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Outside Access (Eldon Square)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
Level Change (Eldon Square)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The ramp overcomes the steps.
Outside Access (Monument Mall)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
Level Change (Monument Mall)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
Reception (Customer Accounts)
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is a moderate ramp and steps within the Menswear section.
Eating and Drinking (Tivoli)
- Full table service is available.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are available in large print.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals.
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Comments
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- The nearest table is 2m (6.6 feet) from the restaurant entrance.
- Tivoli is located on the first floor.
Eating and Drinking (The Patio)
- Full table service is not available.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- The nearest table is 2 metres (6.6 feet) from the restaurant entrance.
- The Patio Restaurant is located on the lower ground floor.
Eating and Drinking (Majorca)
- Full table service is not available.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals.
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Comments
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- The nearest table is 1m (3.3 feet) from the restaurant entrance.
- The Majorca restaurant is located on the first floor.
Eating and Drinking (Johann's Coffee Shop)
- Full table service is available.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is light snacks.
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Comments
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- The nearest table is 1 metre (3.3 feet) from the Coffee Shop entrance.
- Johanns Coffee Shop is located on the first floor.
Eating and Drinking (Cafe 21)
- Full table service is available.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals.
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Comments
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- The nearest table is 1 metre (3.3 feet) from the restaurant entrance.
- Cafe 21 is located on the first floor.
Eating and Drinking (Terrace)
- Full table service is not available.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals.
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Comments
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- The nearest table is 2 metres (6.6 feet) from the restaurant entrance.
- There is a raised dining area within the Terrace Restaurant.
- The Terrace Restaurant is located on the third floor.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG - G - 1 - 2 - 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is not a landing.
- The lighting level is bright.
Lift (International Set of Restaurants)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located adjacent to the restaurants.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 142cm x 95cm (4ft 8in x 3ft 1in).
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Comments
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- This lift is to overcome the steps and allow access to the set of restaurants.
- The International Set of restaurants comprises of the following: Johann's Coffee Shop, Majorca and Tivoli.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on either side of the store.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The lift is 7m (22ft 12in) from accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 174cm x 190cm (5ft 9in x 6ft 3in).
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift controls do have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
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Comments
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- There are 7 lifts in total.
- 6 of the lifts serve all floors, LG-G-1-2-3.
- The other lift only serves G-3.
- The 6 main lifts are located on either side of the store and are in banks of three.
- The details are the same for all of the standard lifts.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- The accessible toilet is 25m (27yd) from the accessible entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located adjacent to Cafe 21.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex 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 within the restaurant.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 226cm x 150cm (7ft 5in x 4ft 11in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
- There are additional adapted and standard toilets located on the lower ground floor adjacent to the International Set of Restaurants.
- There are also additional adapted and standard toilets and baby changing located on the lower ground floor adjacent to the Patio Restaurant.
- All of the toilets require the use of a RADAR key which are available from members of staff within the restaurants.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located adjacent to Cafe 21.
- The female toilets are 25m (27yd) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located adjacent to Cafe 21.
- The male toilets are 25m (27yd) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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Comments
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- There are additional adapted and standard toilets located on the lower ground floor adjacent to the International Set of Restaurants.
- There are also additional adapted and standard toilets and baby changing located on the lower ground floor adjacent to the Patio Restaurant.
- All of the toilets require the use of a RADAR key which are available from members of staff within the restaurants.
Additional Info
- The photograph shows the level change within the Menswear department which can be accessed by either steps or a ramp.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Plastic cups are available.
- Plastic cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available on request.
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Comments
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- The photograph shows the raised dining area in The Terrace Restaurant.