Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Morrisons, a variety of retail units, Restaurants and Parkgate Tram Trains Station.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Rotherham Central.
- The name of the nearest tram stop is Parkgate.
Opening Times (Retail Park)
- Monday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 11:00 - 17:00.
Parking (Retail Park)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located throughout the retail park.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 600cm (11ft 6in x 19ft 8in).
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally busy.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Parking (Tram Trains)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located to the far left of the Retail Park.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 470cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 190m (207yd 2ft) from the tram/train access.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 200m (218yd 2ft) from the tram train access.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are loose chippings.
- The car park surface is loose chippings.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located to the right of the tram trains platform.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
Level Change (Parking Tram Trains)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located from the furthest blue badge bay to the shops.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Access Point (Pedestrian Footpath)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located leading into the Retail Park.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
Retail Park
- There is level access to the shops throughout the Retail Park.
- There are zebra crossings at intervals along the central road.
- The zebra crossings have tactile paving.
- There are also dropped kerbs at interval leading from the Car Park.
- There is a bus stop within the Retail Park.
- There is seating throughout the area.
Access Point (Tram Trains Station Pedestrian Walkway)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located to the left of the Retail Park, next to Boots.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the access point.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
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Comments
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- Photographs 4, 5 and 6 show the zebra crossing and route from the tram train stop to the Retail Park.
- The information board is on the wall before the access point.
Level Change (Tram Trains Station Platform)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the platform.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
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Comments
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- Photograph 2 shows the sloped access from the left side with the handrail on the right.
Tram Stop (Parkgate - Tram Trains)
- There is/are 1 platform(s) at this tram stop.
- Some platforms have tactile paving.
- Announcements are audio and visual.
- There is not a ticket machine.
- There is is a help point.
- The help point is not at a low level.
- The help point is fitted with a hearing assistance system.
- There is a sheltered seating area.
- Seats with armrests are not available.
- Click here for the tram company website.
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Comments
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- The Tram Trains Station platform is located at the rear left of the Retail Park.
- There is a help point on the platform with an intercom at a height of 138cm.
- There is a fixed hearing loop on the platform.
- Photograph 8 shows there is level access from the platform to the tram trains.
Opening Times (Public Toilets)
- Monday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 10:30 - 17:00.
Outside Access (Public Toilets)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of Subway and Nando's.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to 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.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the public toilet entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located beyond the public toilet entrance to the left.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 221cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the public toilet entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left beyond the public toilet entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 205cm x 221cm (6ft 9in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the public toilets.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the public toilets entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
Parent and Baby Room
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located within the public toilets.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 4m from the public toilet entrance.
- There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The baby change table is set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- The height of the wash basin is 79cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are good.