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 Q-Park Hanover Street.
- View information on Q-Park Hanover Street (opens new tab) .
- The nearest train station is Liverpool Central.
- 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 a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: Home.
- The following areas have stepped access: Home.
- All floors (floors -1 to 3) 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 no hearing assistance system.
- There is 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 Hanover Street.
- The name of the car park is Q-Park Hanover Street.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the store on Church Street.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- 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 open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 163cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
Shop Floor (Floor 0)
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: Home.
- The following areas have stepped access: Home.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 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.
- 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 0)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located to the right of the store, at the rear.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the store entrance is 98m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access and automatic doors.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is no signage for the fitting room.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- Internally the door has a high 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 215cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Wall mounted grab rails are 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 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 is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 108cm 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 to the right of the store, at the rear.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the store entrance is 98m.
- 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.
Checkouts (Floor 0)
- The checkout area is located to the right of floor 0.
- 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 lowered counter and a portable payment machine.
- 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 100cm.
- 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.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located to the left side of the store.
- The distance from the store entrance is 112m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- 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 a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 131cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 134cm (width) x 219cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have a high 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 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
- The escalators surveyed are located at the front 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 not clearly marked.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located at the rear 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 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is not 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 between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Some of the walls 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.
- Customers can obtain online items from the Click and Collect point on floor -1.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor -1)
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- The fitting room surveyed is located at the rear of floor -1.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lift is 26m.
- 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 no signage for the fitting room.
- There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
- The width of the opening is 125cm.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 188cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available.
- The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- The dropdown rails have varying visual contrasts.
- 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 162cm and 107cm 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 at the rear of floor -1.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lifts is 26m.
- 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.
Checkouts (Floor -1)
- The checkout area is located to the right after exiting the lift.
- 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 lowered counter and a portable payment machine.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm .
- The height of the payment counter is 100cm.
- 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.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Counter (Click and Collect - Floor -1)
- The counter is located to the rear of floor -1.
- The distance from the lift is 15m.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 91cm.
- 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.
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 150cm - 180cm.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
- 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 1)
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- The fitting room surveyed is located ahead and to the left from the lift.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lift is 10m.
- 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 no signage for the fitting room.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- Internally the door has a high 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 176cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Wall mounted grab rails are 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 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 162cm and 107cm 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 ahead from the lifts.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lifts is 10m.
- 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.
Checkouts (Floor 1)
- The checkout area is located behind the lifts on floor 1.
- 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.
- 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 at least 150cm.
- The height of the payment counter is 100cm.
- 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.
- 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 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.
Checkouts (Floor 2)
- The checkout area is located to the rear of the escalators on floor 2.
- 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.
- 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 100cm.
- 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.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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 between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
- 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 3)
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- The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 3.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lift is 10m.
- 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 no signage for the fitting room.
- There is a curtain opening to access the fitting room.
- The width of the opening is 96cm.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 196cm (width) x 242cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Dropdown rails are 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 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 is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 106cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor 3)
- The fitting room surveyed is located on floor 3.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lifts is 10m.
- 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.
Checkouts (Floor 3)
- The checkout area is located at the rear of 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 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 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 at least 150cm.
- The height of the payment counter is 100cm.
- 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.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
