Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- The name of the nearest car park is Victoria Centre.
- View information on the Victoria Centre (opens new tab) .
- The nearest train station is Nottingham.
- 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.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: Part of Women (floor 0) and the entrance on Clumber Street.
- Floor 0 and floor 1 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 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 Glasshouse Street, Nottingham.
- The name of the car park is the Victoria Centre.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
Entrance (Long Row)
- This entrance is located on Long Row.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- 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 towards you.
- The width of the opening is 129cm.
- 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 the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: Part of Women and Clumber Street entrance.
- 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 0)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located to the rear of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The distance from the Long Row entrance is 60m.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a twist lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 253cm (width) x 281cm (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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
Standard Fitting Room (Floor 0)
- The fitting room surveyed is located to the rear of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The distance from the Long Row entrance is 60m.
- 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 to the centre of the store on 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 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 91cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located to the rear of the store to the left via the Long Row entrance.
- The distance from the Long Row entrance is 48m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Floors 0 and 1 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 medium visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 139cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 164cm (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: 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 to the centre of the store on the right via the Long Row 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.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located to the centre of the store on the right via the Long Row entrance.
- Floors 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 handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 20cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
Entrance (Clumber Street)
- This entrance is located on Clumber Street.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not 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 towards you.
- The width of the opening is 131cm.
- The doors have a medium visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Escalators (Clumber Street entrance)
- The escalators surveyed are located at the Clumber Street entrance.
- Clumber street entrance and floor 0 are accessed by escalators.
- The escalator steps are unmarked.
- 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 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.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (Floor 1)
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- The fitting room surveyed is located to the rear of floor 1.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lift is 21m.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 79cm.
- 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 245cm (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 105cm and 140cm 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 to the rear of the store.
- The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
- The distance from the lift is 21m.
- 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 79cm.
- 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 centre of 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 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 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 91cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer - Floor 1 - Costa Coffee)
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- The toilet surveyed is located on floor 1 to the rear of Men.
- The distance from the lift is 48m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- These toilets are for Costa Coffee customers and are accessed via a code available from Costa Coffee.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high 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 147cm (width) x 236cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- 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 88cm 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 push tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 80cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 94cm 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, a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- These toilets are for Costa Coffee customers and are accessed via a code available from Costa Coffee.
Standard Toilet Facilities (Floor 1 - Costa Coffee)
- The toilets are located on floor 1 to the rear of Men.
- The distance from the lift is 48m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- These toilets are for Costa Coffee customers and are accessed via a code available from Costa Coffee.
- These toilets are for Costa Coffee customers and are accessed via a code available from Costa Coffee.
