Access Guide
Overview
- About View
-
Parking and Public Transport
View
- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a public car park nearby.
- The nearest parking is located within the Laois Shopping Centre.
- The nearest train station is Portlaoise.
- The nearest bus station is Laois Shopping Centre.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
-
Getting In and Around
View
- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There are no toilet facilities.
-
Getting Help and Assistance
View
- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
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 within the Laois Shopping Centre.
- The name of the car park is Laois Shopping Centre Car Park.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
Entrance
- This entrance is located within the Laois Shopping Centre, at the front of the store.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- The width of the opening is 266cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Shop Floor
- 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 under 120cm.
- 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.
Standard Fitting Room
- The fitting room surveyed is located at the rear of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the main entrance is 35m.
- 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 90cm.
- The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror and a coat hook.
Checkouts
- The checkout area is located to the right of the store.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has a payment counter and standard checkouts.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm and the width at each turn is under 150cm.
- The height of the payment counter is 92cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.