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Overview

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• About View
  • There are no toilet facilities.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Preston.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is 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 ground and first floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There are fixed hearing assistance systems.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • Toilets with adaptations are not available.
• Changing Facilities View
  • The fitting room with adaptations is located on the ground floor, at the rear of Childrenswear on the right.
  • The standard fitting rooms are located at the rear of Womenswear and at the rear of Menswear.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Parking View
  • There is a public car park located off Capitol Way.
  • The name of the car park is Capitol Retail Park Car Park.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
  • Electric vehicle charging points are available in the car park.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the store.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 180cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There are security barriers at the entrance.
• The maximum width between them is 180cm.

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Shop Floor (Ground Floor)

• There is step-free level access throughout.
• The majority of main aisle widths are under 120cm.
• The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
• Some of the columns have a reflective finish.
• There is background noise.
• There is 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 vary due to the size of the space.

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Counter (Menswear)

• The counter is located on the ground floor, to the right of Menswear.
• The distance from the entrance is 20m.
• 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 counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• The card payment machine is at a height of 104cm.
• The payment machine is portable.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Counter (Childrenswear)

• The counter is located on the ground floor, to the left in Childrenswear.
• The distance from the entrance is 45m.
• 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 counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• The card payment machine is at a height of 103cm.
• The payment machine is portable.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Counter (Womenswear)

• The counter is located on the ground floor, to the right in Womenswear.
• The distance from the entrance is 25m.
• 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 counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• The card payment machine is at a height of 103cm.
• The payment machine is portable.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Fitting Room with Adaptations

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• Access View
  • The fitting room surveyed is located on the ground floor, at the rear Childrenswear and on the right.
  • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
  • The distance from the entrance is 55m.
  • 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 pictorial and written text 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 lever twist lock.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the fitting room are 311cm (width) x 199cm (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 high colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails in the fitting room.
  • The dropdown rails for the fitting room have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted chair available.
  • The seat/chair is 42cm 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 multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 160cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located on the right as you enter.
• The distance from the entrance is 15m.
• 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 View
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high 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 1000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 100cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 115cm (width) x 203cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high 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 a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs are located on the left as you enter.
• 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 do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The step markings are not clearly visible.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Shop Floor (First Floor)

• There is step-free level access throughout.
• The majority of main aisle widths are under 120cm.
• The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
• The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
• There is background noise.
• There is overhead signage.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
• Customers can obtain online items from the Home department.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Counter (Home)

• The counter is located on the first floor, to the rear of the Home department, on the right.
• The distance from the lift is 25m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has a lift.
• 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 counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• The card payment machine is at a height of 104cm.
• The payment machine is portable.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Collection Point

• The collection point is located on the first floor, at the rear of the home department, on the right.
• The distance from the lift is 25m.
• The most accessible route to the collection point has a lift.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• This route has narrow walkways.
• There is step-free level access to the collection point.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 90cm to 97cm from the floor.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Counter (Mamas and Papas)

• The counter is located on the first floor, in Mamas and Papas, on the left.
• The distance from the lift is 8m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has a lift.
• 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 a lowered section at the counter (a writing shelf).
• The height of the lowered section is 90cm.
• The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• 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.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.