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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a variety of shops, cafés and other services.
• The St. George's Way Multi-Storey Car Park is located directly above the market.
  There is level access from the car park to the market via lifts.
  For more information please see the St. George's Way Multi-Storey Car Park guide below.
• St. George's Way Multi-Storey Car Park link (new tab) - click here.

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Location

• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Stevenage.

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Opening Times

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday Closed.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Saturday 08:30 - 17:30.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking

• Please see the St George's Way Car Park access guide for parking information.
• On street Blue Badge bays are located either side of the market and these are 205cm x 600cm.

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Outside Access (Front Right Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right corner of the market building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • There are bollards in front of the entrance, which have a width of 200cm between them.

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Outside Access (Central Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front centre of the market building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 172cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • There are bollards at the front of the entrance with a width of 135cm between them (this is shown in photograph 2).
  • There are push pad buttons to operate the doors when exiting the building that are 87cm high (this is shown in photograph 5).

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Outside Access (Front Left Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left corner of the market building.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 179cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There are bollards in front of the entrance, which have a width of 172cm between them (this is shown in photograph 2).

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • There are some uneven surfaces throughout the market.
  • Some of the retail units within the market are accessed via a step (this is shown in photograph 6).
  • Fixed bench style seating is available.
  • Dogs are allowed inside the market.

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Level Change (Main Office)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 113cm (3ft 8in).

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Level Change (Food Court)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 125cm (4ft 1in).

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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the central entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the market.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 the main office.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 212cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is not 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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, non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 good.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • The area of the toilet at the entrance of the door has a width of 137cm.
  • The shelf on the right side of the toilet is 74cm high and 21cm deep (this is shown in photograph 5).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the market.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the central entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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Level Change (Standard Toilet)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the standard toilets area.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.