Access Guide
Introduction
- The Covered Market contains several small shop units and stalls and has numerous entrance/exit points on Market Street and High Street.
- Oxford High Street Guide link (new tab) - click here.
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Oxford.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 250cm x 1200cm (8ft 2in x 39ft 4in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located in Broad Street.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 250cm x 527cm (8ft 2in x 17ft 3in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located in Broad Street.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The on-street parking is pay and display via a payment meter and is operated by Oxford City Council.
Access Point (High Street Entrance 1)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on High Street, opposite Mobile Tech.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 258cm.
Access Point (High Street Entrance 2)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on High Street, opposite Payne & Son.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 314cm.
- There is a second access point.
This is a gate which opens towards you pull, is permanently held open and has an opening width of 260cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located between the entrances.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (High Street Entrance 3)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on High Street, opposite Virgin Money.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 304cm.
- There is a second access point.
This is a gate which opens towards you pull, is permanently held open and has an opening width of 272cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located between the entrances.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (High Street Entrance 4)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on High Street, opposite Whitewall Galleries.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is stepped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 316cm.
- There is a second access point.
This is a gate which opens towards you pull, is permanently held open and has an opening width of 244cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the first access point.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 12cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Access Point (Golden Cross Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Cornmarket Street.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 231cm.
- There is a second access point. This is a gate that opens away from you, is permanently held open and has an opening width of 255cm.
Access Point (Market Street Entrance 1)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Market Street, next to Wagamama.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 256cm.
Access Point (Market Street Entrance 2)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Market Street, to the right of the public toilets.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens towards you (pull).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 317cm.
Access Point (Market Street Entrance 3)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Market Street, to the left of the public toilets.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 265cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Access Point (Market Street Entrance 4)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located on Market Street, next to Objects of Use.
- There is not an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The width of the gap is 201cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Covered Market
- There is level access to most of the shops, stalls, cafés and other services within the Covered Market.
- The walkways are over 150cm wide and mainly have a surface of block paving tiles throughout.
- There are some signboards, seating, bins, portable displays, portable stalls and tables along the walkways which can sometimes narrow the widths of the walkways.
- Bench seating is available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in all parts of the market.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good throughout.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Maret Street entrance 3.
- This accessible toilet is located on Market Street.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 235cm x 229cm (7ft 9in x 7ft 6in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 138cm (4ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is sensor.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste, open waste paper bin and sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 122cm (4ft).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 91cm (2ft 12in).
Level Change (Accessible Toilet)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance to the accessible toilet.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 148cm (4ft 10in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in Market Street.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Market Street entrance 3.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in Market Street.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Market Street entrance 3.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Standard Toilets)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the female and male toilet entrances.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 91cm (2ft 12in).
Access Guides Available For (The Covered Market)
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Shopping
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- Ansari - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Blue Blood - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Cardews of Oxford - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Cards Galore - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Go Gym Stuff - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Leonard Jay - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Next to Nothing - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- OUFC Store - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Oxford Aromatics - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Oxford Skate Co. - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- The Cake Shop - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- The Garden - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- The Indie Oxford Market - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- The Market Barber - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- The Oxford Cobbler - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- The Oxford Soap Company - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Two Foot Nothing - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Wicked Chocolate - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Burrows and Hare Woman - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
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Additional Info
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.