Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- There are no toilet facilities.
- View information on opening times.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is not a public car park nearby.
- There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
- The nearest train station is Stratford Upon Avon.
- This station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
- The following areas have stepped access: the rear consultation room.
- The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the main shop floor has a very slight slope.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is 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.
Parking
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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Public Parking
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- On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
- The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located outside the entrance.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the store.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope or ramp as you enter.
Shop
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Shop
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- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the rear consultation room.
- The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the front area of the shop has a very slight slope.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: high shelving.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Seating available for customers includes: chairs with armrests.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
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Payment Counters and Checkouts
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- The payment counter is located to the rear of the shop floor.
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The height of the counter is 105cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Consultation Room
- The room is located at the rear of the shop.
- The distance from the entrance is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the room has stepped access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- This route has narrow walkways.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: riser recliner chairs.
- Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
- The desks are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
