Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Brentford.
- This station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (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.
- There is 1 other entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the other entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include pillars.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located ahead from the main entrance.
- The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located ahead from the main entrance.
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Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the right and in front of the venue.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
- There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 110cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 24m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
- This route has narrow walkways.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
- There are 4 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 300cm (width) x 360cm (depth).
- The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Payment can be made with a credit/debit card (contactless).
Dealership Forecourt
- The surfaces in the forecourt are even.
- There are marked walkways in the forecourt to make routes safer for customers.
- There is step-free access in the forecourt.
- There is room for wheelchairs users to manoeuvre around the cars in the forecourt.
- There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre between cars in the forecourt.
- Signage is not clearly presented/easy to read.
Main Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
- 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 automatic door.
- The door opens by revolving.
- The height of the slow down button is 90cm.
- The width of the opening is 134cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
Exit (Main Entrance)
- The exit area is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the exit.
- There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
- The height of the push pad is 115cm.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 115cm.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
Welcome Desk
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Location
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- The reception is located ahead from the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 7m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to 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 105cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Parts Desk
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Location
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- The reception is located to the left from the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to 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 111cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has a television which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- 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.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
Showroom
- The showroom is located beyond the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access to this area.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes in this area.
- Access throughout may include pillars.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, sofas and high stools.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Area signage is not provided.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Eating and Drinking (Sales)
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Location and Access
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- The coffee bar is located to the left from the main entrance, within the showroom.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
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Order and Payment
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- This area has a self-service counter.
- The self-service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located at the rear of the area.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 95cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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Service
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- The following are available: takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- 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.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 95cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 75cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 110cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- There is a long mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 77cm.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Service Entrance
- This entrance is located at the rear of the venue.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 190cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
Service Check-In
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Location
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- The reception is located before the internal service entrance.
- The distance from the internal service entrance is 2m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to 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 103cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Eating and Drinking (Service)
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Location and Access
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- The coffee bar is located to the left from the internal service entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
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Order and Payment
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located at the rear of the area.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- The following are available: takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- 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.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
