Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Facilities available in the venue include: a visitor information centre and souvenir shop.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a public car park nearby.
- The name of the nearest car park is Bridgeway.
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- 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 access via a slight slope at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
- There is 1 other entrance.
- There is step-free access via slope at the other entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include permanent physical obstructions.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system.
- There is 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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- The name of the car park is Bridgeway.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
- Electric vehicle charging points are available in the car park.
Main Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
- The height of the push pad is 90cm.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 101cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 85cm.
Reception
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Location
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- The reception is located ahead when entering the venue.
- The distance from the main entrance is 11m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access to the reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 112cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 71cm.
- There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
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Circulation
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- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include permanent physical obstructions.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
- The flooring is shiny.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Shop
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Shop
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product displays.
- Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving and high shelving.
- The flooring is shiny.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Seating available for customers includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Payment Counters and Checkouts
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- The payment counter is located ahead when entering the venue.
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The height of the counter is 112cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 71cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 114cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
