Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is not a public car park nearby.
- There is on-street standard parking.
- The nearest train station is King's Cross St Pancras.
- This station has step-free access.
- The nearest underground station is Caledonian Road.
- This underground 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 slight slope at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is also 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.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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Checkouts
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- Staffed checkouts available include: payment counters.
- Self-service checkouts available include touchscreens for: basket shops.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
- A customer service counter is not available.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is not available.
- Hearing assistance systems are available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
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Public Parking
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- On-street standard parking is available.
ATMs (External)
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located to the left of the entrance.
- The ATM is clearly signed.
- The approach to the ATM has uneven surfaces, bollards and a slope.
- This ATM is a Talking ATM.
- Headphones for the ATM cannot be provided.
- This is a cash withdrawal ATM.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 88cm and 131cm.
Petrol Station
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Parking
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- The petrol station does not have dedicated parking separate to the pumps.
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Forecourt
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- Staff can provide assistance at the pumps.
- Fuel pump nozzle holsters are at a height of 142cm.
- It is possible to pay at the pump.
- Pay at the pump controls are at a height of 130cm.
- Other facilities available on the forecourt include: a tyre pressure machine.
- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access via slope into the shop.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 153cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
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Shop
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving and sliding door display cabinets.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
- There is product signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
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Payment Counters and Checkouts
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- The payment counter is located to the left side of the store.
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The height of the counter is 73cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 100cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- Self-service checkouts are available.
- The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket shop touchscreen.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 115cm to 138cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: adjustable font size and a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 104cm.
- The height of the loading area is 43cm.
- The height of the packing area is 73cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 104cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
