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Penneys - Galway Eyre Square

Eyre Square Centre, 36 Eyre Square, Galway, H91 XN79

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Overview

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located Merchants Road.
    • The name of the car park is Q-Parks Eyre Square Shopping Centre.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance (Floor 0)

  • This entrance is located on the ground floor of Eyre Square 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 500cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the left from floors 0 and -1.
  • The distance from the floor 0 entrance is 31m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Floors 0 and -1 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 150cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 200cm (width) x 200cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and a list of floor services/facilities.

Escalators

  • The escalators surveyed are located ahead from the floor 0 entrance.
  • Floors 0 and -1 are accessed by escalators.
  • The escalator steps are clearly marked.
  • The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.

Shop Floor (Floor 0)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
  • Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available on this floor includes: benches.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 0)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 0, to the right of the entrance.
    • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
    • The distance from the entrance is 20m.
    • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
    • There is pictorial signage for the fitting room.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a lever twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 223cm (width) x 281cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails available.
    • The grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a seat/stool available.
    • The seat/chair is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is no assistance bell.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 107cm and 142cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.

Standard Fitting Room (Floor 0)

  • The fitting room surveyed is located to the right of the entrance.
  • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
  • The distance from the entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
  • There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.

Checkouts (Floor 0)

  • The checkout area is located on floor 0, to the rear of the store.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has standard checkouts and a designated accessible till point.
  • The designated accessible till point is located at the left end of the checkouts.
  • If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
  • The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess and a portable payment machine.
  • The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm and the width at each turn is at least 150cm.
  • The height of the payment counter is 91cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Entrance (Floor -1)

  • This entrance is located on the lower ground floor, within Eyre Square 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 500cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Shop Floor (Floor -1)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
  • Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available on this floor includes: benches.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor -1)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located on floor -1, to the right of the entrance.
    • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
    • The distance from the entrance is 7m.
    • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a lever twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 239cm (width) x 235cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails available.
    • The grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a seat/stool available.
    • The seat/chair is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is no assistance bell.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 106cm and 166cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.

Standard Fitting Room (Floor -1)

  • The fitting room surveyed is located to the right of the entrance.
  • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
  • The distance from the entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
  • There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.

Checkouts (Floor -1)

  • The checkout area is located on the right hand side of the store.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has standard checkouts and a designated accessible till point.
  • The designated accessible till point is located at the right end of the checkouts.
  • If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
  • The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess and a portable payment machine.
  • The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm and there is no need to turn.
  • The height of the payment counter is 91cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.