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Location

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Rotherham Central.

Opening Hours

For information about the opening hours please click here.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 358cm x 475cm (11ft 9in x 15ft 7in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
The door(s) is / are double.
The width of the door opening is 117cm (3ft 10in).

Second set of doors View
- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.

Counter

The counter is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
There is not a bell to attract attention.
There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
The height of the counter is 95cm (3ft 1in).
There is a lowered section.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The height of the counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
Lighting levels are bright.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service(s).
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played throughout the venue.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are bright.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located towards the rear of the store.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 131cm (4ft 4in).
The dimensions of the lift are 163cm x 201cm (5ft 4in x 6ft 7in).
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.

Eating and Drinking

The following information is for the cafe.
The cafe is located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is a lowered section at the counter.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the cafe entrance.
The standard height for tables is 74cm.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available.
Children are welcomed in the bar area.
Menus are wall only.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, just past the customer service desk.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is written text, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, just past the customer service desk.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 217cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 1in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary, waste paper pedal bin and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 99cm (3ft 3in).