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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 in Central Bristol, opposite the store.
    • The name of the car park is NCP St James Barton.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on floor 0, accessed via The Horsefair .
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Entrance (Rear Entrance)

  • This entrance is located between floors 0 and 1, accessed via The Haymarket.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 125cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is stepped access as you enter.
  • There are 11 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

Shop Floor (Floor -1)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
  • 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, towards the rear of the store.
    • The fitting room surveyed is male only.
    • The distance from the lifts is 6m.
    • 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 locking handle.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 250cm (width) x 195cm (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 low visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a seat/stool available.
    • The seat/chair is 45cm 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 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.

Standard Fitting Room (Floor -1)

  • The fitting room surveyed is located on level -1, towards the rear of the store.
  • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
  • The distance from the lifts is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access and slight ramps or slopes.
  • 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 92cm.
  • 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 centrally, opposite the escalators.
  • 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 on the right end of the checkouts.
  • 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 under 150cm.
  • The height of the payment counter is 90cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located towards the rear of the store.
  • The distance from main entrance is 38m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a very easy slope.
  • All floors (floor -1, 0, 1 and 2) are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium 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 tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 140cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 170cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, a mirror to aid reversing and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Escalators (Main Escalator Bank)

  • The escalators surveyed are located centrally within the store.
  • All floors (floor -1, 0, 1 and 2) are accessed by escalators.
  • The escalator steps are unmarked.
  • The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.

Escalators (Rear of store)

  • The escalators surveyed are located at the rear of the store, adjacent to the Haymarket entrance.
  • Floors 0 and 1 are accessed by escalators.
  • The escalator steps are unmarked.
  • The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located towards the rear of the store.
  • All floors (floor -1, 0, 1 and 2) can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

Shop Floor (Floor 0)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
  • 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.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 0)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 0, in the rear left corner of the store.
    • The fitting room surveyed is female only.
    • The distance from the lifts is 9m.
    • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access and slight ramps or slopes.
    • 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 locking handle.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 205cm (width) x 262cm (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 45cm 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 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.

Standard Fitting Room (Floor 0)

  • The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 0 in the rear left corner of the store.
  • The fitting room surveyed is female only.
  • The distance from the lifts is 9m.
  • 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 96cm.
  • 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 at 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 on the left end of the checkouts.
  • 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 under 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.

Shop Floor (Floor 1)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
  • Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
  • Signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available on this floor includes: stools.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 1)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 1, adjacent to the lifts.
    • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
    • The distance from the lifts is 9m.
    • 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 locking handle.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 253cm (width) x 208cm (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 45cm 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 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.

Standard Fitting Room (Floor 1)

  • The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 1 adjacent to the lifts.
  • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
  • The distance from the lifts is 9m.
  • 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 98cm.
  • 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 floor 1, centrally towards the right side of the store.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has a designated accessible till point and standard checkouts.
  • The designated accessible till point is located on the right end of the checkouts.
  • The designated accessible till point has signage and a knee recess.
  • 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 91cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Shop Floor (Floor 2)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
  • 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.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 2)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 2, adjacent to the lifts.
    • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
    • The distance from the lifts is 12m.
    • 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 88cm.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a locking handle.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 250cm (width) x 205cm (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 46cm 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 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.

Standard Fitting Room (Floor 2)

  • The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 2, adjacent to the lifts.
  • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
  • The distance from the lifts is 12m.
  • 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 94cm.
  • The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.

Checkouts (Floor 2)

  • The checkout area is located centrally, to the right 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 on the right end of the checkouts.
  • The designated accessible till point has signage and a knee recess.
  • 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 91cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.