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Summary

• The store is located within Bristol Shopping Quarter.
• The details within this access guide relate to the store and not the shopping area.
• Bristol Shopping Quarter link (new tab) - click here.
• The entrance is located on Broadmead.

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• Services Available View
  • The following Tesco services are available at this store; Tesco Collect+ services.
  • In this store these services are available; National/Health Lottery.
  • 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 does not have its own parking facilities.
  • There is public parking at The Galleries, with an entrance opposite the store.
  • For more information onhttps://www.galleriesbristol.co.uk/parking please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
  • The nearest stop is approximately 66m away on Union Street with links to Hengrove Park and Emerson Green.
  • For more information on First Bus please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Bristol Temple Meads.
  • Bristol Temple Meads Station is approximately 0.8 miles from the store with links to Swindon, Exeter, Cardiff and Cheltenham.
  • For more information on Network Rail please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Bristol Temple Meads Station please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
• To get assistance please speak to a colleague at the customer service counter.
• 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/are wheelchair(s) available to borrow.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact customer service.
• 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) and standard (shallow).
• There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
• There is not a Tesco Grocery Click+Collect service in the store.
• There is a Tesco Collect+ service in the store.
• Tesco Collect+ services for customers are located at the Customer Services counter.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system.
• Colleagues are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 25/06/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.

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Public Parking

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• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Standard on street parking is available.
  • The standard on street parking is located on Union Street.
  • Union Street is on a steep hill.
• Public Car Park View
  • There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
  • The public car park is located on Broadmead.
  • The name of the car park is The Galleries Bristol.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
• Additional Public Parking Information View
  • For more information on public parking please click here (new tab).

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Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Broadmead, at the Union Street end.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'TESCO Metro'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance area which may look like a hole to some people.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do 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 140cm.
  • There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
  • The security pillars do contrast visually with the flooring.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 116cm.

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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 150cm+.
  • Some aisles are obstructed by support pillars.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are 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 not 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 on the right 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 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 83cm.
  • 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 staffed checkout(s) have a hearing assistance system; 1.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • Some of the hearing assistance systems are signed.
  • Colleagues are not trained to use the hearing assistance system(s).
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 26/04/2023.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were working at the time of testing.
• Self-Service Checkout(s) View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 43cm and 153cm.
  • The chip & pin card machines are not accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
  • Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).

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Counter (Customer Service)

• The counter is located on the right as you enter the store.
• The counter is approximately 15m from the entrance.
• The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the counter.
• There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
• The counter is clearly signed.
• There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter.
• The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
• The lighting levels at the counter are good.
• The height of the counter is 100cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• There is not a lowered section of the counter.
• The counter is staffed.
• Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the counter.
• There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Colleagues are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 26/04/2023.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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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.