Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- 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 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 290cm x 420cm (9ft 6in x 13ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- 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 slopes/ramps.
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Ticket Office)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 220cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the main entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- 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 both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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 right of the main entrance.
- There is/are 6 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a second lower handrail.
Access Point (Car Park - Platform 1)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located to the far left of the main station entrance.
- There is not 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.
- The width of the gap is 200cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in the car park leading up to the access point, taxi rank and main entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- 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 both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Reception (Ticket Counter)
- The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the ticket hall entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
Waiting Room / Area (Platform 1)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There is a/are door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm.
- The type of flooring is tiles.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Seating in this area includes; chairs with armrests.
- All chairs are permanently fixed.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a television.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Vending machines are not available.
Train Station
- There are generally 2 member(s) of staff on duty.
- The station is staffed.
- There is not an office to obtain help.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located immediately to the right as you enter the main entrance.
- The ticket office is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The train companies that operate within this station include:.
- Please click here for access information for South Western Railway.
- There is a taxi rank at the station.
- The taxi rank is located at the front of the station, to the left of the main entrance.
- The taxi rank is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the ticket hall entrance.
- There are 2 platform(s) in the station.
- The platform(s) which has/have level access is / are 1.
- The platform(s) accessed by lift is / are 2.
- The platform(s) which can be accessed by either level access / ramps / lifts / stairclimber from inside the station is / are 2.
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Additional Station Information
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- Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
- Wider ticket barriers are not available to access platforms.
- Accessible toilets are located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are located on platform(s) waiting room on platform 1.
- Accessible toilets are not located on the main station concourse.
- There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.
Lift (Platform 1)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located behind the stairs on platform 1.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Platform and Bridge.
- The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the access point-car park-platform 1.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 250cm (3ft 11in x 8ft 2in).
- 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 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 an identical lift located on platform 2 for the footbridge, also located behind the stairs.
Level Change (Pedestrian Bridge - Platform 1 and 2)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the left of the access point.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s) (Waiting Room - Platform 1)
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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 in the waiting room on platform 1.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
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Comments
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- There are help points fitted with induction loops available on both platforms.