Access Guide
Introduction
- The venue is located next to the roof top car park at the Bridges Shopping Centre.
- For access details to the shopping centre, please see the separate guide.
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.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 17:30.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30.
- Thursday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
- Saturday 09:00 - 17:30.
- Sunday 11:00 - 17:00.
Parking
- For parking details, please see the separate Bridges Shopping Centre car park guides.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located next to the rooftop car park entrance 1.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
Reception
- The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Shopmobility
- Route maps are not available.
- Manual wheelchairs are available.
- Powered wheelchairs are available.
- Powered scooters are available.
- Equipment does have to be booked in advance.
- There is a hire charge.
- Escorts are not normally available to assist around town / city.
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- Hire charges are;
- Option 1 - Only £20.00 per year for unlimited use (just 0.38p per week).
- Option 2 - £2.00 per month.
- Then only 0.50p an hour for a wheelchair and £1.00 an hour for a scooter or powerchair.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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- Please refer to the Bridges Shopping Centre guide for information on toilet facilities.
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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- Please refer to the Bridges Shopping Centre guide for information on toilet facilities.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents can be requested 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.
- This service cannot be requested.
- Home visits / services are available.
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- HIRE CHARGES
- Option 1 - Only £20.00 per year for unlimited use (just 0.38p per week).
- Option 2 - Or £2.00 per month.
- Then only 0.50p an hour for a wheelchair and £1.00 an hour for a scooter or powerchair.
Related Access Guides
- To view other AccessAble 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 - Car Park link (new tab) - click here.
- The Bridges Shopping Centre - Rooftop Car Park link (new tab) - click here.