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Herschel Car Park

Herschel Street, Slough, SL1 1XS

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Overview - Standard

  • About View
    • This venue is a multi-storey car park.
    • Services available in the venue include: Blue Badge bays and standard parking.
    • There are no toilet facilities.
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
    • There is 1 other entrance.
    • There is stepped access at the other entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • The ground floor and levels 2, 4, 6 and 8 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is not available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Entrance (Lift Lobby Entrance)

  • This entrance is located off Herschel Street.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Floors 2, 4, 6, and 8 are accessed via this entrance.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead from the Lift Lobby entrance.
  • The distance from the Lift Lobby entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Floors g, 2, 4, 6, and 8 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 124cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 138cm (width) x 156cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Entrance (Left Stairwell Entrance)

  • This entrance is located off Herschel Road in Buckingham Gardens.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 153cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There are 20 steps as you enter.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
  • The ground floor and levels 1, 3, 5, and 7 can be accessed via this entrance.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on Herschel road.
    • The car park is multi-storey.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 190cm.
    • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the lift.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a lift.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
    • Payment machines are located in the ground floor lift lobby and on the 3rd floor.
    • Controls for payment range from 80cm - 100cm.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.