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 on-street Blue Badge Bay parking.
- The nearest tram stop is Princes Street.
- The nearest train station is Edinburgh Wavereley.
- The nearest bus station is Edinburgh Bus Station.
- 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 the majority of areas.
- All floors (-1 to 3) can be accessed via a standard lift, a stair lift, stairs and escalator.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- There is a British Sign Language interpreter on duty.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
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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On-street Parking
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- On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
- The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located Frederick Street.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
Entrance (Princes Street)
- This entrance is located at the front of the store.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 121cm.
- The doors have a medium visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Shop Floor (Floor 0)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: all of the ground floor has a very easy slope running down from the entrance to the rear.
- 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 not consistent throughout.
- Seating available on this floor includes: benches and stools.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 0)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located to the left of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The distance from the store entrance is 55m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access, a very easy slope 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 low 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 205cm (width) x 185cm (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 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 medium visual contrast.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor 0)
- The fitting room surveyed is located to the right of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The distance from the store entrance is 55m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access, a very easy slope and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 70cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.
Checkouts (Floor G)
- The checkout area is located to the rear of the store.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope to the checkout area.
- The venue has self-serve touchscreens, standard checkouts and a designated accessible till point.
- The designated accessible till point is located to 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 lowered counter and a portable payment machine.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is under 120cm and the width at each turn is at least 150cm.
- The height of the payment counter is 91cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The height of the self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 126cm to 149cm from the floor.
- The payment machines for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The packing areas for the self-serve checkouts are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 0 - Left Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the store, off the fitting rooms.
- The distance from the store entrance is 55m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a very easy slope and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 234cm (width) x 152cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 82cm (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 low 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 104cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm 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 medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 86cm 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 114cm 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 waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
Standard Toilet Facilities (Floor 0)
- The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located to the left of the store, off the fitting rooms.
- The distance from the store entrance is 55m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access, a very easy slope and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the toilets.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- Internally the door has a low 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 push tap.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter the store.
- The distance from the entrance is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and a very easy slope.
- Floors -1, G, 1, 2 and 3 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 tactile markings and Braille markings.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 130cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 209cm (width) x 174cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, a low visual contrast and a medium 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 list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, a hearing assistance alarm system and an audible announcer.
- There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.
- The mezzanine level (Rose Street) is served by the lift to the rear right of the store.
Escalators
- The escalators surveyed are located to the right of the store.
- Floors -1, G, 1, 2 and 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 to the rear of the store.
- Floors -1, G, M (Rose Street), 1, 2 and 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 handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 18cm.
- 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 not 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, to the left from the lift.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lift is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access, a lift 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 low 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 192cm (width) x 250cm (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 a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor -1)
- The fitting room surveyed is located on floor -1, to the left from the lift.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lift is 28m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access, a lift and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 69cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- 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 at the rear of floor -1, to the left from the lift.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has a designated accessible till point, standard checkouts and self-serve touchscreens.
- The designated accessible till point is located to 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 lowered counter 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 93cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 78cm.
- The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The height of the self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 126cm to 149cm from the floor.
- The scanners for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The payment machines for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The packing areas for the self-serve checkouts are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
Toilet with Adaptations (Floor -1 - Left Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on floor -1, to the left from the lift at the fitting rooms.
- The distance from the lift is 22m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a low 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 180cm (width) x 218cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 109cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button 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 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low 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 103cm 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 medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 96cm 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 104cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not 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 is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 139cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 89cm.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
Standard Toilet Facilities (Floor -1)
- The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located to the left from the lift on floor -1, off the fitting rooms.
- The distance from the lift is 25m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access into the toilets.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- Internally the door has a low 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 push tap.
Entrance (Rose Street - Mezzanine Level)
- This entrance is located at the rear side of the store.
- 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.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 124cm.
- The doors have a medium visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Shop Floor (Rose Street Mezzanine Livel)
- 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.
Checkouts (Rose Street Mezzanine Level)
- The checkout area is located to the rear right of the mezzanine level.
- 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 to 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 lowered counter.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is under 120cm and there is no need to turn.
- The height of the payment counter is 91cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
- The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Lift (Rose Street - Mezzanine Level)
- The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter.
- The distance from the Rose Street entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Floors -1, G, M (Rose Street), 2 and 3 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 tactile markings, a low colour contrast and Braille markings.
- 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 154cm (width) x 213cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low 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, a hearing assistance alarm system and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
- This lift is approximately 70m from the Princes Street entrance, to the rear right of the ground floor near the 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.
- 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 not consistent throughout.
- Seating available on this floor includes: stools.
- Floor 1 is not linked to the rear lift (Rose Street) or stairs, only the main lift or escalators.
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 not consistent throughout.
Checkouts (Floor 2)
- The checkout area is located on floor 2, to the left from the lift.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has a designated accessible till point, standard checkouts and self-serve touchscreens.
- The designated accessible till point is located to 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, a lowered counter 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 93cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
- The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The height of the self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 126cm to 148cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a call for assistance button.
- The scanners for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The payment machines for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The packing areas for the self-serve checkouts are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
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 not consistent throughout.
- Seating available on this floor includes: stools.
Checkouts (Floor 3)
- The checkout area is located on floor 3, to the left from the lift.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has self-serve touchscreens, standard checkouts and a designated accessible till point.
- The designated accessible till point is located to 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 lowered counter 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 90cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The height of the self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 125cm to 148cm from the floor.
- The scanners for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The payment machines for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The packing areas for the self-serve checkouts are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
Eating and Drinking (Hello Kitty Café - Floor 3)
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Location and Service
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- The café is located on floor 3, to the right from the lift.
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are handheld and displayed on the counter.
- 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, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- 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 to the left as you enter the café.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 98cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
- The counter has glazed screens and 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.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.
