Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a public car park nearby.
- The name of the nearest car park is NCP Bristol St James Barton.
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- The nearest train station is Templemeads.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- All floors (floor -1, 0 and 1) can be accessed via a standard lift, stairs and escalator.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: wheeled baskets.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
Parking
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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Public Car Parks
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- 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)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located on floor -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.
- 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 door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a locking handle.
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Dimensions and Features
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- 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 high visual contrast.
- The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a seat/stool available.
- The seat/chair is 45cm from the floor.
- There is an assistance bell at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- 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 166cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor -1)
- The fitting room surveyed is located on floor -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.
- The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 70cm.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Checkouts (Floor -1)
- The checkout area is located at the rear of the store, behind 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 left side of the standard checkouts.
- If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please speak to the nearest retail colleague.
- The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess, a portable payment machine and a hearing assistance system.
- 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 a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Self-Service Checkouts. (Floor -1)
- The self-service checkout area is located at the rear of floor -1, behind the escalators.
- There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
- The store has self-service touchscreens for basket shops.
- Lowered self-service touchscreens are available.
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Lowered Touchscreens
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- Lowered self-service touchscreens are available for basket shops.
- The lowered self-service touch screen surveyed was at the end right of the checkouts.
- The height of the lowered touchscreen display ranges from 96cm to 119cm from the floor.
- The lowered touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 86cm.
- The height of the loading area is 53cm.
- The height of the packing area is 53cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 83cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- Assistance is available at the lowered self-service touchscreen.
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Standard Touchscreens
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- The self-service checkout surveyed was a standard touchscreen.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 126cm to 149cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 86cm.
- The height of the loading area is 53cm.
- The height of the packing area is 53cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 110cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- The receipt reader to exit is at a height of 107cm.
- The width of the exit barrier opening is 98cm.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located towards the rear of the store.
- The distance from the main entrance is 38m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has a very easy slope.
- All floors (floor -1, 0 and 1) 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 mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and a list of floor services/facilities.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Escalators (Main Bank)
- The escalators surveyed are located centrally within the store.
- All floors (floor -1, 0 and 1) are accessed by escalators.
- The escalator steps are unmarked.
- The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located towards the rear of the store.
- All floors (floor -1, 0 and 1) 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.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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)
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- 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 pictorial signage for the fitting room.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a locking handle.
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Dimensions and Features
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- 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 high visual contrast.
- The dropdown rails have a high 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 166cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
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.
- The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 70cm.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Checkouts (Floor 0)
- The checkout area is located on Floor 0, to the right of the entrance.
- 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 end right of the standard checkouts.
- If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please speak to the nearest retail colleague.
- The designated accessible till point has signage, a knee recess, a portable payment machine and a hearing assistance system.
- 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 a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Self-Service Checkouts. (Floor 0)
- The self-service checkout area is located to the right rear of the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
- The store has self-service touchscreens for basket shops.
- Lowered self-service touchscreens are available.
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Lowered Touchscreens
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- Lowered self-service touchscreens are available for basket shops.
- The lowered self-service touch screen surveyed was the stand alone touchscreen at the end of the checkouts.
- The height of the lowered touchscreen display ranges from 96cm to 119cm from the floor.
- The lowered touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 86cm.
- The height of the loading area is 53cm.
- The height of the packing area is 53cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 83cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- Assistance is available at the lowered self-service touchscreen.
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Standard Touchscreens
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- The self-service checkout surveyed was a standard touchscreen.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 126cm to 149cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 86cm.
- The height of the loading area is 53cm.
- The height of the packing area is 53cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 110cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- The receipt reader to exit is at a height of 107cm.
- The width of the exit barrier opening is 98cm.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
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.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available on this floor includes: stools.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 1)
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- 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 door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a locking handle.
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Dimensions and Features
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- 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 high visual contrast.
- The dropdown rails have a high 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.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
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.
- The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 70cm.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Self-Service Checkouts. (Floor 1)
- The self-service checkout area is located centrally on the right of the store, next to the escalators.
- There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
- The store has self-service touchscreens for basket shops.
- Lowered self-service touchscreens are available.
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Lowered Touchscreens
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- Lowered self-service touchscreens are available for basket shops.
- The lowered self-service touch screen surveyed was the last checkout on the right.
- The height of the lowered touchscreen display ranges from 114cm to 137cm from the floor.
- The lowered touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 82cm.
- The height of the loading area is 75cm.
- The height of the packing area is 75cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 83cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- Assistance is available at the lowered self-service touchscreen.
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Standard Touchscreens
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- The self-service checkout surveyed was a standard touchscreen.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 126cm to 149cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 94cm.
- The height of the loading area is 91cm.
- The height of the packing area is 53cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 95cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- The receipt reader to exit is at a height of 107cm.
- The width of the exit barrier opening is 98cm.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
Food and Drink (Tasty by GREGGS - Floor 1)
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Restaurant Bar Café 1
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- tasty by GREGGS is located on floor 1, next to the fitting rooms.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There is a service counter.
- The surface height is 92cm.
- Menu types include: wall-mounted (digital) and countertop.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and booths.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
