Access Guide
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.
Opening Hours
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 Bentall Shopping Centre.
- The car park is located in 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.
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Comments
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- Photograph shows the walkway to the Bentall Shopping Centre car park.
Outside Access (Ground Floor Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the Bentall Shopping Centre.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open (no doors).
- The door opening is 92cm (3ft 0in) wide.
Outside Access (Lower Ground Floor Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the Bentall Shopping Centre.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main doors open (no doors).
- The door opening is 92cm (3ft 0in) wide.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The scooter can be used in all areas of the store.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is medium.
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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.
- The escalators steps are not clearly marked.
- The head and foot of the escalators are not clearly marked.
- The lighting level is medium.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right as you enter the store.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G.
- The lift is 20m (22yd) from ground floor entrance .
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 147cm x 210cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 11in).
- 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 not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Restaurant Bar Internal (Costa Coffee)
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 15m (16yd) from the lower ground floor entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is sandwiches and snacks.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Comments
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- There are accessible and standard toilets located in the Bentall Shopping Centre on the second floor.
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.