Access Guide
Summary
Getting Here
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Parking
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- The store has shared/public 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 on Grasmere Way and is approximately 25 metres from the entrance.
- For more information on Leighton Buzzard buses please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Leighton Buzzard.
- Leighton Buzzard train station is 0.8 miles from the store.
- For more information on Leighton Buzzard train station please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on National Rail please click here (opens new tab).
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.
- The types of trolley available at this store include; standard (large).
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a Tesco Grocery Click+Collect service in the store.
- There is a Collect+ service in the store.
- Collect+ services for customers are located at the colleague operated counter(s).
- 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 Standard Parking
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- Standard on street parking is available.
- The standard on street parking is located on Coniston Road.
- Photograph 1 shows the on street parking available on Coniston Road.
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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 Bideford Green and Coniston Road.
- There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
- Photograph 2 shows the car park on the end of Bideford Green. Photograph 3 & 4 shows the car park on the end of Coniston Road.
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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
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- Photograph 4 to 6 shows the approach from the car park on Coniston Road and is level.
Photograph 1 to 3 shows the approach from the car park on Bideford Green and has either a long slight slope or a long steep slope.
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
- There is/are 1 unmarked step(s), with no handrails.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 9cm.
- The step is located between the car park on Bideford Green and the entrance.
ATM(s)
- The ATM(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance.
- The ATM(s) is/are 10m from the entrance.
- There are bollards on the approach to the ATM(s).
- The height of the bollard(s) is 66cm.
- The bollards contrast visually with the paving.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 105cm.
- The controls/screen heights vary between 88cm and 107cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
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 ramped/sloped 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 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 96cm.
- There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
- The barriers do contrast visually with the flooring.
- The minimum width between the security pillars is 182cm.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 118cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- There is not 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 199cm.
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 93cm.
- Some aisles are obstructed by product bins.
- 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.
- Background music is only played at certain times.
- The Costa Coffee machine controls are between 136cm and 167cm from the floor.
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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 not provided.
Checkouts
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Checkout Area
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- 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 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 71cm.
- 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 staffed checkout(s) have a hearing assistance system; left 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); left checkout and right checkout.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 22/03/2021.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were working at the time of testing.
- The left checkout hearing loop was not working.
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Self-Service Checkout(s)
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- The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 112cm and 156cm.
- 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 are 68cm from the floor.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.