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 the Eden Walk Car Park.
- The nearest train station is Hampton Wick.
- The nearest step-free train station is Hampton Court.
- 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 (floors -1 to 2) can be accessed via a standard lift 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.
- 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 at the Eden Walk Shopping Centre.
- The name of the car park is the Eden Walk Car Park.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
Entrance (Front Right)
- This entrance is located at the front right 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 are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 126cm.
- 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 majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- 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.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 0)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located at the rear of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The distance from the front right entrance is 40m.
- 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.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 235cm (width) x 233cm (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 48cm 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 no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor 0)
- The fitting room surveyed is located at the back of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The distance from the front right entrance is 40m.
- 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 82cm.
- 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 at the back of the store.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has a customer service counter, self-serve touchscreens and a designated accessible till point.
- The designated accessible till point is located at the far end of the first row of self-service tills.
- The designated accessible till point has signage.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is at least 150cm and there is no need to turn.
- 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, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
- The height of the self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 98cm to 118cm 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 at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
- The receipt reader to exit is at a height of 111cm.
- The width of the exit barrier opening is 88cm.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located at the left hand side of the store.
- The distance from the front right entrance is 40m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- All floors (floor -1 to 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.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 150cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 200cm (width) x 200cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have a low visual contrast and tactile markings.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: an audible announcer, a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator 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 at the centre of the store.
- All floors (floor -1 to 2) are accessed by escalators.
- The escalator steps are clearly marked.
- The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.
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 between 120cm - 150cm.
- 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 at the back of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lifts is 30m.
- 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.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 210cm (width) x 228cm (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 an assistance bell at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- 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 142cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor 1)
- The fitting room surveyed is located at the back of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lifts is 30m.
- 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 82cm.
- The following is available in the fitting room: a wall mounted grab rail, a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Checkouts (Floor 1)
- The checkout area is located at the back of the store.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has self-serve touchscreens.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is at least 150cm and there is no need to turn.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The height of the self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 98cm to 118cm 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 at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
- The receipt reader to exit is at a height of 111cm.
- The width of the exit barrier opening is 88cm.
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 between 120cm - 150cm.
- 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.
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 between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- 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.
- Customers can obtain online items from the Click + Collect Counter on floor -1.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor -1)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located at the back of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lifts is 20m.
- 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 and written text 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.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 174cm (width) x 257cm (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 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 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 at the back of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lifts is 20m.
- 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 80cm.
- The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.
Counter (Click and Collect Floor -1)
- The counter is located on floor -1, towards the front of the store.
- The distance from the lifts is 30m.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 93cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
