Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday 07:00 - 18:30.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 18:30.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 18:30.
- Thursday 07:00 - 18:30.
- Friday 07:00 - 18:30.
- Saturday 07:30 - 18:30.
- Sunday 07:30 - 17:30.
Location
- The venue is located within The Bridges Shopping Centre.
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Sunderland.
- The nearest Metro Station is Sunderland.
Parking
- For parking details, please see the separate Bridges Shopping Centre car park guides.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located opposite HSBC and next to the Bridges Shopping Centre Market Square 1 entrance.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
Outside Access (Right Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located opposite Halifax and next to the Bridges Shopping Centre Market Square 2 entrance.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- 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.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café.
- 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 not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The standard height for tables is 42cm.
- 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.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- There is seating available outside of both entrances overlooking the shopping centre approach.
Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left of the counter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- 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 is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 215cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 1in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 78cm (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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste and waste paper pedal bin 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- 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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- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within this accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 83cm (2ft 9in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest standard toilets are located within the Bridges Shopping Centre.
- Please refer to the Bridges Shopping Centre guide for information on toilet facilities.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
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Comments
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- Access to Wi-Fi is available via _FreeSunderlandWi-Fi.
Related Access Guides
- To view other AccessAble Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- The Bridges Shopping Centre link (new tab) - click here.
- The Bridges Shopping Centre - Rooftop Car Park link (new tab) - click here.
- The Bridges Shopping Centre - Car Park link (new tab) - click here.