Access Guide
Opening Hours
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Kingston upon Thames.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Kingston.
- The venue is in a shopping mall.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Bentalls Shopping Centre.
- The car park is located on Wood Street.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Entrance (Car Park Walkway)
- This information is for the entrance located on the third floor, at the rear right of the store.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- The width gap at the entrance is due to the security barriers located there.
- This entrance can be accessed from the Bentall Centre carpark.
Entrance (Bentalls Shopping Centre - Second Floor)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the store on the second floor.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
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Comments
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- The width at the entrance is due to the security barriers located there.
Entrance (Bentalls Shopping Centre - First Floor)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the store on the first floor.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Comments
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- There are security barriers across the entrance the width is 180cm.
Entrance (Bentalls Shopping Centre - Lower Ground Floor)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the store, on the lower ground floor.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
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Comments
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- The width is due to the security barriers located at this entrance.
Parent and Baby Room (Third Floor)
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located on the third floor, to the rear right corner of the store.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 30m from the lift.
- There is step-free access to the parent and baby room, via lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is pictorial and written text 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
- 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 75cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- 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.
Café (Café Nero)
- The venue shares a car park.
- There is the Bentalls Centre car park located opposite the venue.
- There is step free access to the venue.
- There is step free access to the majority of the venue/service.
- There is room to manoeuvre within the majority of the venue/service.
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Inside Access
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- There is not a hearing assistance system available.
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Eating and Drinking
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- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drink can be brought to the table.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area.
- The following menu types are provided; wall.
- The type of food served here is cold and cold snacks and beverages.
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Staff and Services
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- There is not a member of staff (generally on duty) trained in British/Irish Sign Language.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
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Additional Information
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- Only serving take away food and drinks at the time of the survey due to Covid regulations.
Outside Access (Wood Street Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Wood Street.
- There is 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 130cm (4ft 3in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 190cm (6ft 3in).
Outside Access (Bentalls Shopping Centre Lower Ground Floor)
- This information is for the entrance located on the lower ground floor of the shopping centre.
- 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 150cm (4ft 11in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
Outside Access (Bentalls Shopping Centre Car Park A Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the second floor.
- 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
Outside Access (Ground floor)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the ground floor of the shopping centre.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 125cm.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the store.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Other Floors (Escalators)
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Escalators
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- Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
- The floors which are accessible by escalator are LG, G, 1, 2 AND 3.
- The escalators steps are not clearly marked.
- The foot and head of the escalators are not clearly marked.
- The lighting levels are good.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the rear left of the store on the ground floor.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2-3.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Bentalls Shopping Centre.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 220cm (3ft 7in x 7ft 3in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does 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 moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a 2nd set of similar lifts located in the centre of the store.
Eating and Drinking (Fenwick Restaurant Third floor)
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located on the third floor.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not 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 7m (7yd 1ft) from the from the entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- 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.
Eating and Drinking (Mason + Rye (Second Floor))
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located on the second floor to the rear left of the store.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not 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 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 76cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- 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.
Eating and Drinking (Carluccios (First floor))
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located on the first floor, to the centre right of the store.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 77cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Third Floor - Right Side Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the second floor entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right of the lift on the third floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from any member of staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 241cm x 414cm (7ft 11in x 13ft 7in).
- 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 twist/turn.
- 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 disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 115cm and 144cm from the floor.
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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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 80cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 78cm (2ft 7in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a fair 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) (Third Floor)
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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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the third floor.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the to the right of the lift on the third floor.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the third floor.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 43m (47yd 1in) from the to the right of the lift on the third floor.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.