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The Covered Market

Market Street, Oxford , OX1 3DZ

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Introduction

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.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • 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.
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • 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.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • 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)

  • Access Point View
    • 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)

  • Access Point View
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located between the entrances.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Access Point (High Street Entrance 3)

  • Access Point View
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located between the entrances.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Access Point (High Street Entrance 4)

  • Access Point View
    • 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.
  • Step(s) View
    • 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)

  • Access Point View
    • 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)

  • Access Point View
    • 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)

  • Access Point View
    • 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)

  • Access Point View
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Access Point (Market Street Entrance 4)

  • Access Point View
    • 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.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • 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.
  • Location and Access View
    • 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.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • 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).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • 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).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • 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.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • 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)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • 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.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • 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)

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.