Access Guide
Summary
- The store is located within Capitol Shopping Centre.
- The details within this access guide relate to the store and not the shopping centre.
- Tesco Express Cardiff Capitol link (new tab) - click here.
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Services Available
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- In this store these services are available; Costa Coffee Express and National/Health Lottery.
- Please click here for the opening times and more specific information on the services available within the store (new tab).
Getting Here
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Parking
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- The store does not have its own parking facilities.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
- The nearest bus stop is Churchill Way HP which is approximately 140m away on Churchill Way with links to Pontprennau.
- For more information on Cardiff Bus Company please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Cardiff Queen Street Station.
- Cardiff Queen Street Station is approximately 0.1 miles from the store with links to Penarth, Coryton, , Radyr, Merthyr Tydfil, Barry Island, Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Central.
- For more information on Network Rail please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Cardiff Queen Street Station please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
- Assistance can be asked for at the checkouts or by asking one of the Tesco colleagues in 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/are wheelchair(s) available to borrow.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact member of staff.
- 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 (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 not a Tesco Collect+ service in the store.
- 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.
Public Parking
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Public Car Park
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- There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
- The public car park is located on N Edwards Street.
- The name of the car park is Capitol Car Park.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
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Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
Entrance
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front the store on Churchill Way.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Tesco express'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is 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 124cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 145cm.
- There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
- The security pillars do contrast visually with the flooring.
- The minimum width between the security pillars is 170cm.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 120cm.
Exit
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Exit
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- This information is for the exit located on Queen Street.
- The exit area/door is clearly signed internally.
- This exit is signed with 'Exit only'.
- There is step-free access at this exit.
- The exit door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 143cm.
- There are security pillars at the exit doors.
- The security pillars do contrast visually with the flooring.
- The minimum width between the security pillars is 173cm.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 146cm.
- The exit sign is outside of the store on Queen Street. This is a temporary exit due to Covid-19, it is normally used as both entrance and exit.
Getting Around
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout the store.
- The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
- Some aisles are obstructed by product bins and cages.
- There is 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.
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Signage
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- Overhead aisle signage is not provided.
Checkouts
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Checkout Area
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- The checkout(s) is/are located to the left after you enter.
- 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 self-service checkout(s) and staffed checkout(s).
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Staffed Checkout(s)
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- 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 70cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the staffed checkout(s).
- The chip & pin card machines are not accessible from the staffed checkout(s).
- There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) at the staffed checkout(s).
- 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 27/09/2021.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were working at the time of testing.
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Self-Service Checkout(s)
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- The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 90cm and 140cm.
- The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
- Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
Counter (Customer service)
- The counter is located to the left after you enter.
- The counter is approximately 21m 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 moderate to 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 not staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- 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 27/09/2021.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.