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Summary

• Tesco Kempston Bedford Road Express link (new tab) - click here.

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• Services Available View
  • 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 a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
  • The nearest bus stop is on Bedford Road and is approximately 150 metres from the store.
  • For more information on Kempston buses please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Bedford St Johns.
  • Bedford St Johns train station is 1.5 miles away from the store.
  • For more information on Bedford St Johns please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on National Rail please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
• For help and assistance please go to the checkouts or approach any member of staff around the 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 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 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.

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Public Parking

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• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • 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 Halsey Road.
  • There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 1 hour only.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Standard on street parking is available.
  • The standard on street parking is located on Halsey Road.
  • There are additional on street standard parking bays on Bedford Road.
• Public Car Park View
  • There is not a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

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ATM(s)

• The ATM(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance .
• The ATM(s) is/are 5m from the entrance.
• The controls/screen heights vary between 89cm and 112cm.
• There is not a lowered ATM available.

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Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • 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 ramped/sloped 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
  • The barriers do contrast visually with the flooring.
  • The minimum width between the security pillars is 120cm.
  • Baskets are to the left as you enter the store.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 118cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately after the entrance.
  • 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 127cm.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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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 not 150cm+.
  • The minimum aisle width is 93cm.
  • Some aisles are obstructed by product bins and pillars.
  • 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.
• Signage View
  • Overhead aisle signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the store.
  • Dementia friendly signage is provided.

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Checkouts

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• Checkout Area View
  • The checkout(s) is/are located to the left 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 no 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 accessible from the staffed checkout(s).
  • There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) at the staffed checkout(s).
  • The following standard checkout(s) have a hearing assistance system; centre checkout and right checkout.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) is/are signed.
  • Colleagues are 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); centre checkout and right checkout .
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 30/03/2021.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) was/were not working at the time of testing.
• Self-Service Checkout(s) View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 106cm 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).
  • The bagging area and shelf you place your basket on is 67cm high.

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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.