Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Patchway Station.
- This station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
- There is 1 other entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the other entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
- The lower ground floor can be accessed via a standard lift and escalator.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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Checkouts
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- Staffed checkouts available include: payment counters.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- Hearing assistance systems are available.
- There are fixed hearing assistance systems.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
Getting Inside (The Mall)
- The approach to the building is step-free and level.
- The most accessible entrance surveyed was the entrance to the south west of The Mall shopping centre.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of The Mall shopping centre.
- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the main entrance.
- There are more than 10 other entrances.
- More than 5 of the other entrances have step-free level access.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- Toilets with adaptations are not available.
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Changing Facilities
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- The fitting rooms with adaptations are located on the first and lower ground floors.
- The standard fitting rooms are located on the first and lower ground floors.
Parking
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Public Parking
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- There is a public car park located off Merlin Road.
- The name of the car park is The Mall at Cribbs Causeway.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
- Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.
Entrance (Childrenswear - Ground Floor)
- This entrance is located on the ground floor of The Mall shopping centre.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
- There are security barriers at the entrance.
- The maximum width between them is 165cm.
Entrance (Womenswear - First Floor)
- This entrance is located on the first floor of The Mall shopping centre.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
- There are security barriers at the entrance.
- The maximum width between them is 165cm.
Shop Floor (Ground Floor)
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Some of the columns have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise.
- There is wayfinding and overhead signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Seating available for customers includes: stools.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Counter (Childrenswear)
- The counter is located to the left after you exit the lift.
- The distance from the lift is 12m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 102cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 104cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located to the rear left of the store.
- The distance from the Womenswear entrance is 34m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
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Standard Lift
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- The lower ground, ground and first floors can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a medium colour contrast.
- The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 1600kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 160cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 164cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and an intercom hearing assistance system.
- The lift has a separate door to exit.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Stairs
- The stairs are located to the left after you enter store via the Womenswear entrance.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Escalators
- The escalators surveyed are located to the left after you enter store via the Womenswear entrance.
- The lower ground and ground floors can be accessed by escalator.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Online Returns and Collections
- The counter for the return of online orders is on the first floor, within the Womenswear department.
- The online collection point is on the lower ground floor of the store within the Menswear department.
Shop Floor (First Floor)
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Some of the columns have a reflective finish.
- There may be background noise.
- There is wayfinding and overhead signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Seating available for customers includes: sofas.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Counter (Womenswear)
- The counter is located on the rear right.
- The distance from the entrance is 26m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 101cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 103cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Shop Floor (Lower Ground Floor)
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of this area.
- Some of the columns have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise.
- There is wayfinding and overhead signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Customers can obtain online items from the online collection point, to the right of the mens counter.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Counter (Menswear)
- The counter is located to the right after you exit the lift.
- The distance from the lift is 34m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 100cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 102cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located to the left after you exit the lift.
- The fitting room surveyed is male only.
- The distance from the lift is 35m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is no signage for the fitting room.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 97cm.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- The door has a locking handle.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 206cm (width) x 203cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the fitting room.
- There is a grab rail in the fitting room.
- The grab rail for the fitting room has a medium colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail in the fitting room.
- The dropdown rail for the fitting room has a medium colour contrast.
- There is a seated bench available.
- The seat/chair is 49cm from the floor.
- There is no assistance bell.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a long mirror.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
