Access Guide
Summary
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- This motorway services is open 24 hours.
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- Visitors can get assistance by going to WHSmith or asking for the Duty Manager.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- The following mobility aids are available; wheelchairs.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact WHSmith or ask for the Duty Manager.
- There is not a portable hearing assistance system.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Services Available
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- The following services are available here; a petrol station, electric car charging points, cash machines, free WiFi and a first aid point.
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Toilets and Changing Facilities Available
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- The following facilities are available here; baby changing facilities, an accessible toilet and standard toilets.
- For detailed information on the toilets available please click here (new tab).
- The Virtual Access Guide below shows the route from the Blue Badge parking bays to the accessible toilet, please click the link below.
- For a Virtual Route Guide to the toilet facilities please click here (new tab).
- There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located on the grass verge to the left of the car park.
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Shops
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- The following shops are available here; WHSmith.
- For the WHSmith - M27 - Rownhams Services - Northbound - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
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Catering Facilities
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- The following catering facilities are available here; McDonald's and Costa.
- For the McDonald's - M27 - Rownhams Services - Northbound - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- For the Costa - M27 - Rownhams Services - Northbound - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
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Adjoining Motorway Services
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- There is an adjoining motorway services building which can be accessed via an internal walkway.
- The following services are available at the adjoining motorway services; accommodation, a petrol station, electric car charging points, cash machines and free WiFi.
- The following facilities are available at the adjoining motorway services; an accessible toilet, standard toilets, baby changing facilities and shower facilities.
- For the M27 - Rownhams Services - Southbound - Roadchef AccessAble Access Guide please click here (new tab).
Getting Here
- The northbound services are located directly off the M27 between junctions 3 and 4.
There is signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services. - For more information on road travel please click here (opens new tab)
- The services car park has 3 Blue Badge parking bays, 4 parent and child parking bays, 2 electric charging points and a number of standard parking bays.
- Coach parking is located to the left of the services.
Directions off the service slip road is marked 'COACHES and HGV'.
Tunnel Link - Southbound and Northbound Services
- This tunnel links both the southbound and northbound M27 services.
- The tunnel is located on a pathway between the service car park and Days Inn car park.
- There is a long steep slope leading to the entrance on both sides of the motorway.
- The surface of the walkway is tarmac.
- The tunnel is permanently lit, 290cm wide and approximately 100m long.
Parking
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Parking
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- The car park is located in front of the services building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is lighting in the car park.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- There is not signage available to direct users to the Blue Badge parking bays.
- There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 720cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
- The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
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Paying
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- Parking charges apply after a limited time.
- Free parking for all users is limited to 2 hours.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- Payment signs are located around the edges of the car park.
- Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
- Payment for parking charges is made via an app/online.
- To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
- To pay please visit www.paybyphone.co.uk or call 0330 400 7275.
Please quote the location number 5259.
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Access from the Car Park
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- Pedestrian walkways are available in the car park.
- The surface on the pedestrian walkways is tarmac.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 23m from the services entrance.
- There are dropped kerbs and level changes with no dropped kerbs from the Blue Badge bay(s) to the building.
- The entrance is clearly visible from the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
Electric Vehicle Charging Points (Gridserve)
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Standard Electric Vehicle Charging Point(s)
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- There is a/are electric vehicle charging point(s) available.
- The provider of the charging point(s) is Gridserve.
- Fast charging is available.
- The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located to the right of the main entrance, as you face the services.
- Staff are able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
- Customers can get assistance by either phoning the services or going in and asking for help at WHSmith.
- There is/are 2 electric vehicle charging point(s).
- The electric vehicle charging bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 480cm.
- The charging point(s) is/are located to the front as you approach the bay(s).
- The height range of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 135cm to 150cm.
- The height range of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 112cm to 120cm.
- An app is required to use the charging point(s).
- Parking charges apply for all users (including Blue Badge holders).
- Charging for all users is limited to 45 minutes.
- Payment signs are not provided.
- Payment for charging is made via an app/online.
- For more information and a guide to electric vehicle charging please click here.
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Blue Badge Electric Vehicle Charging Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not designated electric vehicle charging point(s) available for Blue Badge holders.
Seating Area (Outdoor Seating)
- The seating area is located to the right of the services entrance.
- There is step-free access to the seating area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- In this area there are picnic tables with fixed seating available.
- All chairs are fixed to tables.
- Tables are not permanently fixed to the floor.
- The grass area is uneven in places and can be muddy in wet conditions.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the services building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Entrance'.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance area which may look like a hole to some people.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 177cm.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 89cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right, facing the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the left, facing the entrance.
- There is/are 5 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There are also three other steps, not well-marked, leading up to the entrance.
The highest step is 20cm, the going is 30cm and there are handrails on both sides.
Getting Around
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout the building.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There are mats on the floor that might be perceived as holes.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all walkways.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The cash machine(s) is/are located on the left hand side as you enter.
- The controls/screen heights of the cash machine(s) vary between 88cm and 130cm.
- There is an audio option for customers with a visual impairment.
- There are hand sanitisers in the building.
- The height of the hand sanitisers range between 89cm and 120cm.
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Signage
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- There is signage for the shop(s)/restaurant(s) available.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
Seating Area
- The seating area is located on the far right of the services as you enter.
- There is step-free access to the seating area.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
- In this area there are tables, chairs without armrests and bench seats available.
- Chairs are not permanently fixed to the floor.
- Tables are not permanently fixed to the floor.
- The standard height for the underside of tables is 71cm.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Lighting levels are good.
Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the left hand side as you enter the services, next to the female toilets.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m from the services buiding entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The signage says 'Not every disability is visible and Accessible Toilet'.
- The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- The door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm.
- The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door(s) is fair.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 203cm x 220cm.
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The lighting is activated by a light switch.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 124cm from floor level.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 135cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is not a mirror.
- There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- The toilet seat contrast is good.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 79cm.
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 95cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby changing table available.
- The height of the baby changing table is 82cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located on the left hand side as you enter the services.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the services entrance.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet entrance.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The lighting is permanent.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located immediately to the left, when entering the services.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the services entrance.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet entrance.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The lighting is permanent.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
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Baby Changing Facilities 2
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- Baby changing facilities are available in the female toilets.
- There is a flip down baby changing table available.
- The height of the baby changing table is 85cm.
Emergency Evacuation Procedure
- There is an audio alarm for emergencies.
- Fire wardens/marshals are available on site.
- There is not a/are not internal refuge point(s).
- People exit the building using the entrances/exits.
- There is an external emergency meeting point.
- The external emergency meeting point is located The emergency meeting point is on a grassed area at the front of the services.
ATM(s)
- The ATM(s) is/are located inside the service area.
- The ATM(s) is/are 7m from the entrance.
- The controls/screen heights vary between 80cm and 135cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.