Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Services and facilities available in the venue include: forecourt, showroom, parts and servicing department and two coffee areas.
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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 Milton Keynes.
- 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 access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways and pillars.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed via a standard lift.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print and different languages (on request).
- 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 at the rear of the ground floor waiting area.
- The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left as you exit the lift, on the first floor.
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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 at the front of the building, on Greyfriars Court.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
- There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 360cm (width) x 550cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone only at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 105cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 19m from the entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for staff and visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
Dealership Forecourt
- The surfaces in the forecourt are even.
- There are some 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 clearly presented/easy to read.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the building, on Greyfriars Court.
- 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 very easy slope at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 128cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The second set of doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 128cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception
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Location
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- The reception is located to the left after entering.
- The distance from the entrance is 4m.
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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.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls or windows.
- 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 behind the welcome reception, to the left after entering the building.
- There is step-free level access to this area.
- There is no signage on or near the entrance.
- Services and facilities in this area include: a showroom, parts reception, merchandise area and hand over bay.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes in this area.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways, pillars and cable cover ramps.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
- 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 use of large glazed walls or windows.
Reception (Parts)
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Location
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- The reception is located at the rear of the showroom.
- The distance from the entrance is 26m.
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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 123cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls or windows.
- 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: high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: high tables.
Eating and Drinking (Ground Floor)
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Location and Access
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- The ground floor coffee area is located to the right, after entering the building.
- 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 ground floor waiting area.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 91cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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Service
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- This area also has colleagues 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 colour contrast varies between low and high.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not 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 use of large glazed walls.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the ground floor waiting area.
- The distance from the entrance is 8m.
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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 85cm.
- 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 130cm (width) x 168cm (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.
- The lateral transfer space is 77cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula 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 no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high 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 92cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 113cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 87cm.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the left as you enter the building.
- The distance from the entrance is 9m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- The ground and first floors can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 80cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
- The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Stairs
- The stairs are located ahead as you enter the building.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps have open risers.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls or windows.
Eating and Drinking (The Lounge - First Floor)
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Location and Access
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- The Lounge is located ahead as you exit the lift, on the first floor.
- 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 lounge.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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Service
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- This area also has colleagues 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.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
- Some seating is fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Meeting Room
- The room is located to the left as you exit the lift, on the first floor.
- The distance from the lift is 3m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
- None of the tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
