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Summary

• Tesco Covent Garden Metro link (new tab) - click here.

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• Services Available View
  • In this store these services are available; Krispy Kreme and Costa Coffee Express.
  • 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.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Charing Cross.
  • The nearest station is Charing Cross which is about 400m to the south of the store.
  • For more information on Charing Cross please click here (opens new tab).
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Leicester Square.
  • Leicester Square Underground Station is 200m west of the store.
  • For more information on Leicester Square please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
• 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 not a seat/chair available within the store.
• There is a defibrillator in store.
• There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
• There is a Tesco Grocery Click+Collect service in the store.
• Customers can obtain online Tesco Grocery Click+Collect items from the Customer Services counter.
• 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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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 Bedford Street.
  • This parking is for resident permit holders only.
• Public Car Park View
  • There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
  • The public car park is located on Bedfordbury.
  • The name of the car park is Q-Park Covent Garden.
  • 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).

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Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building off Bedford Street.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to Tesco Metro Covent Garden'.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitisers range between 105cm and 110cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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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+.
  • The minimum aisle width is 115cm.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There are mats in aisles that might be perceived as holes.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Resting/seating areas are not available in this store.
  • A seat can be made available if required.
• 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.
  • There is a costa coffee vending machine. The touchscreen is between 130cm and 180cm.

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Counter (Customer Service)

• The counter is located to the rear right of the store.
• The counter is approximately 30m from the entrance.
• The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the counter.
• There is not a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
• The counter is clearly signed.
• There are no 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 90cm.
• There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• There is a lowered section of the counter.
• The height of the lowered section at the counter is 72cm.
• There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the counter.
• The counter is staffed.
• 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 trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 23/03/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.

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Checkouts

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• Checkout Area View
  • The checkout(s) is/are located to your right on entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the checkout(s).
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the checkout(s).
  • The checkout(s) is/are not clearly signed.
  • The lighting levels at the checkout(s) are good.
  • There is a/are basket only checkout(s) and self-service checkout(s).
• Basket Only Checkout(s) View
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the basket only checkout(s).
  • The basket only checkout(s) is not/are not placed in front of a plain background.
  • The height of the basket only checkout(s) is/are 90cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the basket only checkout(s) .
  • The height of the lowered section at the basket only checkout(s) is 72cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the basket only checkout(s).
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the basket only checkout(s).
  • There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) at the basket only checkout(s).
• Self-Service Checkout(s) View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 75cm and 145cm.
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
  • Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).

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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.

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Exit

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• Exit View
  • This information is for the exit located next to the checkouts.
  • The exit area/door is not clearly signed internally.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this exit.
  • The exit door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the exit.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 113cm.