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Summary

• Tesco Appenine Way Express link (new tab) - click here.

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• Services Available View
  • The following Tesco services are available at this store; Tesco Collect+ services.
  • Please click here for the opening times and more specific information on the services available within the store (new tab).

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Getting Here

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• Parking View
  • The store has shared/public parking facilities.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
  • The nearest bus stop is on Meadway and is roughly 90 metres from the entrance.
  • For more information on Leighton Buzzard buses please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Leighton Buzzard.
  • Leighton Buzzard train station is 1.1 miles away from the store.
  • For more information on Leighton Buzzard station please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on train times and services please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
• For help and assistance please go to the checkouts or approach any member of staff around the store.
• This store is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
• The Sunflower Lanyard Scheme helps people with hidden disabilities which aren’t always obvious – such as autism, dementia and visual or hearing impairments.
• There is not a colleague trained in British Sign Language.
• British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
• There is a seat/chair available within the store.
• There is a defibrillator in store.
• The types of trolley available at this store include; standard (large), standard (shallow) and standard (large) with baby seat.
• There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
• There is not a Tesco Grocery Click+Collect service in the store.
• There is a Collect+ service in the store.
• Collect+ services for customers are located at the colleague operated counter(s).
• There is not a portable hearing assistance system.
• There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.

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Parking

• The store has shared parking facilities.
• The car park is located off Appenine Way.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• The car park surface is tarmac.

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• Parking View
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
• Paying View
  • Parking is free for up to 30 minutes.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located beside the ATM.
  • Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are level changes with no dropped kerbs.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • Pedestrian walkways are not available in the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance(s) is block paving.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

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Approach

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
  • There are bollards on the approach.
  • The height of the bollard(s) is 101cm.
  • The bollards contrast(s) visually with the paving.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 95cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The slope is from the car park to the entrance.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 1 unmarked step(s), with no handrails.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 10cm.
  • The step is a kerb from car park to the entrance with no dropped kerb.

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ATM(s)

• The ATM(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance.
• The ATM(s) is/are 10m from the entrance.
• There are bollards on the approach to the ATM(s).
• The height of the bollard(s) is 91cm.
• The bollards contrast visually with the paving.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 115cm.
• The controls/screen heights vary between 87cm and 112cm.
• There is not a lowered ATM available.
• There is a slight slope in front of the ATM.

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Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the store.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'TESCO Express'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 117cm.
  • There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
  • The barriers do contrast visually with the flooring.
  • The minimum width between the security pillars is 139cm.
  • There are hand baskets on your right as you enter.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 118cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

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Getting Around

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is step-free access throughout the store.
  • The majority of aisle widths are not 150cm+.
  • The minimum aisle width is 67cm.
  • Some aisles are obstructed by product bins or pillars.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Resting/seating areas are not available in this store.
  • A seat can be made available if required.
  • Background music is played at all times.
• Signage View
  • Overhead aisle signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the store.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.

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Checkouts

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• Checkout Area View
  • The checkout(s) is/are located to the left as you enter the store.
  • There is step-free access to the checkout(s).
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the checkout(s).
  • The checkout(s) is/are clearly signed.
  • The lighting levels at the checkout(s) are good.
  • There is a/are staffed checkout(s) and self-service checkout(s).
• Staffed Checkout(s) View
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the staffed checkout(s).
  • The staffed checkout(s) is not/are not placed in front of a plain background.
  • The height of the staffed checkout(s) is/are 71cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the staffed checkout(s).
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the staffed checkout(s).
  • There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) at the staffed checkout(s).
  • The following standard checkout(s) have a hearing assistance system; left and centre checkout.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) is/are signed.
  • Colleagues are trained to use the hearing assistance system(s).
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance systems were tested at the following staffed checkout(s); left and centre checkout.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 22/03/2021.
  • The fixed loop in the centre checkout worked but the fixed loop on the left checkout did not work.
• Self-Service Checkout(s) View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 104cm and 129cm.
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
  • Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
  • The shelf height is 66cm. The bagging area height is 50cm.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are not available.