Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday 08:30 - 17:30.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 17:30.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 17:30.
- Thursday 08:30 - 17:30.
- Friday 08:30 - 17:30.
- Saturday 08:30 - 17:30.
- Sunday Closed.
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 Eyre Street (also known as the Kit Kat car park).
- The car park is located on Eyre 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.
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on The Moor.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.
Outside Access (Eyre Street Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Eyre Street.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Eyre Street Entrance)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 13 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Lift (Eyre Street entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of the Eyre Street entrance steps.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Eyre Street entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 170cm (4ft 3in x 5ft 7in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
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Comments
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- The lift was out of order at the time of the survey.
Outside Access (Earl Street Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Earl Street.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Earl Street Entrance)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 9 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Lift (Earl Street Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left of the entrance steps.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Earl Street entrance.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 170cm (4ft 3in x 5ft 7in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
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Comments
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- The lift was out of order at the time of the survey.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance 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 varied.
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Comments
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- There is clear signage on the floor throughout the venue
- Clear pictures at high level indicate the various areas of the market hall.
- There is a detailed tactile map available.
Level Change (Main Entrance Internal Ramp)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Reception (Information Desk)
- The desk is 100m (109yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The Information Desk is in the middle of the market.
- The Eyre Street and Earl Street entrances are 50m away.
Tactile Map
- 5m inside the main entrance there is a detailed tactile map with clear print and Braille.
- The map is accessible to a wheelchair user.
- Clear, colourful logos are used and show all sections of the market.
Eating and Drinking
- 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.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Earl Street entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- There are 8 units each selling a range of items.
- All tables are available to all customers and are not segregated.
Changing Places
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Location and access
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- The facility is located to the left of the Earl Street entrance in the cafe area.
- The facility is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Earl Street entrance.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do need a key for the facility.
- It is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the Information Desk.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 370cm x 300cm (12ft 2in x 9ft 10in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 190cm (6ft 3in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 270cm (8ft 10in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Drop down rails are provided for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
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Comments
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- There is a level access shower with seat in the room.
- The shower head was missing at the time of the survey.
Accessible Toilet (Adjacent to Changing Place)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Earl Street entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left of the entrance in the cafe area adjacent to the Changing Place facility.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 250cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 2in).
- 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 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 non-infectious waste and sanitary 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 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 49cm (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 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 bright.
Accessible Toilet (Meat and Fish Market Area)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Eyre Street entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left of the Eyre Street entrance, in the Meat and Fish Market area adjacent to the standard toilets.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the Information Desk.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in 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 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 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 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 49cm (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 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 bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in a separate room adjacent to the accessible toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There are two accessible toilets adjacent to each other with opposite transfer sides.
- The left hand transfer cubicle is accessible without a key, the right hand layout requres a RADAR key.
- The baby change facility is a fixed bench with a seat and toilet available in the cubicle.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located off the Meat and Fish Market area.
- The female and male toilets are 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Eyre Street Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
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Comments
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- The market is extremely busy and it was not possible to take photos in the toilet area at the time of the survey.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.