Access Guide
Summary
Getting Here
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Parking
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- The store does not have its own parking facilities.
- The nearest public car park is Upper Brook Street Car Park. located at Upper Brook St, Winchester SO23 8DG.
- For more information onhttps://www.winchester.gov.uk/parking/parking-and-car-parks please click here (opens new tab).
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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 located on Silver Hill, services include- Spri Winchester - Springvale, E2 Winchester - Eastleigh.
- For more information on Upper Brook Street (Travelling North West) adj Bus Stop in St George's Street Winchester please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Winchester train station.
- Walking distance is approximately 10 minutes (805 metres) via High Street. Mostly flat.
- For more information on Winchester train station please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Southwestern Railway travel please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
- Any available colleague can help and assist.
- 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.
- There is 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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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Market Lane.
- There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Payment signs are not provided.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for unlimited only.
- The Blue Badge parking is strip parking, no designated single bays.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Standard on street parking is available.
- The standard on street parking is located on Market Lane.
- There are standard Pay and Display parking bays located on Market Lane.
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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 Colebrook Street.
- The name of the car park is Colebrook Street car park.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
- This is a pay and display 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).
Approach (Market Lane to Store Entrance)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There are bollards on the approach.
- The height of the bollard(s) is 75cm.
- The bollards have a visual identification band.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 100cm.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
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Step(s)
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- There is a drop down kerb that has tactile paving at Market Lane.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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 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 (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm.
- 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.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
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 not 150cm+.
- The minimum aisle width is 95cm.
- There may be some product displays located within the aisles reducing access width.
- 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 only played at certain times.
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Signage
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- Overhead aisle signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the store.
- Dementia friendly signage is provided.
Checkouts
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Checkout Area
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- The checkout(s) is/are located immediately to the left as you enter the main 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 clearly signed.
- The lighting levels at the checkout(s) are good.
- There is a/are staffed checkout(s) and self-service 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 90cm.
- There is a lowered section at the staffed checkout(s).
- The height of the lowered section at the staffed checkout(s) is 70cm.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of 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; tills 1 and 2.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system(s) is/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 systems were tested at the following staffed checkout(s); tills 1 and 2.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 13/07/2021.
- 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 60cm and 130cm.
- The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
- Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.