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 taxi rank.
- The name of the nearest car park is Greyfriars.
- View information on NCP Greyfriars (opens new tab) .
- The nearest train station is Queens Street.
- 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 level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- All Floors (floors -1 to 3) can be accessed via a standard lift, stairs and escalator.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- 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 on Greyfriars Road.
- The name of the car park is NCP Greyfriars.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
Entrance (Queen Street Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the store on Queen Street.
- 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 130cm.
- The doors have a medium visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Entrance (Saint David's Centre Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the rear of the store in the Saint David's 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 480cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
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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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 0 at the rear left of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The distance from the Queen Street entrance is 50m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is pictorial and written text signage for the fitting room.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- Internally the door has a medium 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 202cm (width) x 215cm (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 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 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor 0)
- The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 0, at the rear left side of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The distance from the Queen Street entrance is 50m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- 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 66cm.
- 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, centrally to the right in 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.
- 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, a portable payment machine and a hearing assistance system.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is under 120cm 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.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located at the front left of the store.
- The distance from the Queen Street entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- All floors (floors -1 to 3) are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high 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 146cm (width) x 270cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Escalators
- The escalators surveyed are located centrally, to the left of the store.
- All floors (floors -1 to 3) 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 at the rear right of the store.
- All floors (floors -1 to 3) 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 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.
- 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)
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- The fitting room surveyed is located on floor -1, at the front left of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lifts is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- 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 medium visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
- 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 200cm (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 47cm 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 141cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor -1)
- The fitting room surveyed is located on floor -1, at the front left of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from lifts is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has narrow walkways and 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 64cm.
- 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, at the front right 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.
- 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, 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 could not be tested at the time of the survey.
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.
- 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: stools.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 1)
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- The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 1 at the front of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lifts is 15m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- 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 medium visual contrast.
- 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 230cm (width) x 206cm (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 47cm 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 141cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor 1)
- The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 1, at the front of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lifts is 15m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- 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 69cm.
- The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.
Eating and Drinking (Primark Café with Disney)
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Location and Service
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- At the front of floor 2.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are handheld, wall-mounted, available on a board and available in large print.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The payment counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located ahead from the café entrance.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 97cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, adapted picnic tables, coffee tables and high tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
Entrance (Toilet Lobby)
- This entrance is located on floor 2, at the right rear of the store.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a key lock at a height of 94cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 83cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 96cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer - Floor 2)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on floor 2, in the toilet lobby.
- The distance from the toilet lobby entrance is 6m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 155cm (width) x 230cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 118cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 87cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
Standard Toilet Facilities (Floor 2)
- The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located in the floor 2 toilet lobby, at the right rear of the store.
- The distance from the toilet lobby entrance is 6m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the toilets.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
- There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
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.
- 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.
Checkouts (Floor 2)
- The checkout area is located on floor 2, at the right 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 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 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 92cm.
- 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.
Shop Floor (Floor 3)
- 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.
- 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.
Checkouts (Floor 3)
- The checkout area is located on floor 3, at the front right of the store, opposite the lifts.
- 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.
- 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 hearing assistance system.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is under 120cm 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 a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
