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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.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• For parking details, please see the separate Bridges Shopping Centre car park guides.

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Outside Access (Crowtree Road North Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Crowtree Road, leading from High Street West.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 145cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• Comments View
  • There are a set of manual double doors to the left and right of the automatic doors, which have the same measurements.

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Outside Access (Crowtree Road South Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in Crowtree Road, near to the junction with Vine Place and Holmeside.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 145cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• Comments View
  • There are a set of manual double doors to the left and right of the automatic doors, which have the same measurements.

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Outside Access (Market Square Entrance 1)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in Market Square, with Caffè Nero to the left.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 176cm.
• Comments View
  • There are a set of manual double doors to the left of the automatic doors, which have the same measurements.

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Outside Access (Market Square Entrance 2)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in Market Square, with Caffè Nero on the right.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 176cm.
• Comments View
  • There are a set of manual double doors to the left of the automatic doors, which have the same measurements.

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Outside Access (Brougham Street Entrance 1)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Brougham Street.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• Comments View
  • There are a set of manual double doors to the left of the automatic doors, which have the same measurements.

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Outside Access (Brougham Street Entrance 2)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in Brougham Street at the end of the street next to Marie Curie Cancer Care rear entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Reception (Customer Services / Information Point)

• The desk/counter is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Brougham Street entrance 1.
• 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 moderate to good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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• Comments View
  • There is also a portable loop available for use within the shopping centre.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the shopping centre.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Other Floors (Rooftop Car Park to Shopping Centre 1)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The stairs are in the corridor to the left, after the lift as you enter from the Brougham Street entrance 1 and on the south side of the rooftop car park, opposite rooftop car park entrance 2.

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Lift (Rooftop Car Park to Shopping Centre 1)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the corridor to the left as you enter from the Brougham Street entrance 1 and on the south side of the rooftop car park, opposite roof top car park entrance 2.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
• The lift is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the Brougham Street entrance 1.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 128cm (4ft 2in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 125cm x 245cm (4ft 1in x 8ft).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • The lift opens the opposite side at level 1 only.

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Other Floors (Rooftop Car Park to Shopping Centre 2)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter from the Brougham Street entrance 2 and next to Rosscare Mobility on level 2 as you enter from the rooftop car park.

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Lift (Rooftop Car Park to Shopping Centre 2)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter from the Brougham Street entrance 2 and next to Rosscare Mobility on level 2 as you enter from the roof top car park.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Brougham Street entrance 2.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 180cm x 170cm (5ft 11in x 5ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There is another lift to the right, which has the same specifications.

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Accessible Toilet (Brougham Street)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Brougham Street entrance 1.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the corridor to the left as you enter.
  • 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 attendant.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 250cm (6ft 7in x 8ft 2in).
  • There is 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 110cm (3ft 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 general domestic waste and clinical 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 not 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 cannot 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 good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There is another facility to the left of the one surveyed, which has the same specifications.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Brougham Street)

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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 in the corridor to the left as you enter.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Brougham Street entrance 1.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the far end cubicle of the female and male toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • The far end cubicles are slightly wider with no handrails.

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Baby Changing Room - Ground Floor

• The baby changing room is located in the corridor to the left as you enter from the Brougham Street entrance 1, next to the accessible toilet.
• The baby changing room door opens away from you, is single, heavy and 91cm wide.
• The baby changing table once extended is 87cm in height.
• There is a sink, hand dryer and bin available in the room.

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Baby Changing Room - First Floor

• The baby changing room is located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the roof top car park to shopping centre 1 lift.
• The door to the room opens away from you push, is single, heavy and 91cm wide.
• There is one baby changing table which is 86cm in height.
• There is a table, chairs with armrests, sink and bin available within the room.

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.

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• Comments View
  • Access to Wi-Fi is available via _FreeSunderlandWi-Fi.