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Summary

• Tesco Shire Park 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 has its own parking facilities.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
  • The nearest bus stop is located on Bessemer Road.
  • For more information on the nearest bus stop please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Welwyn Garden City.
  • Welwyn Garden City Station is located near to The Howard Centre, off Osborn Way. The store is approximately 1.1 miles from Welwyn Garden City Station.
  • For more information on Welwyn Garden City Station please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on accessibility at Welwyn Garden City Station 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 not a defibrillator in store.
• There is 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 car park collection station.
• 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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Parking

• The store does have its own parking facilities.
• The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
• The car park is located off Falcon Way.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• The car park does have a barrier control system.
• The car park surface is tarmac.

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• Parking View
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 246cm x 484cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bays have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
  • Some Blue Badge bays have a marked zone on one side and the rear.
• Paying View
  • Parking is free (unlimited time).
  • Payment signs are not provided.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is not clearly signposted.
  • Pedestrian walkways are not available in the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance(s) is tarmac and block paving.
• 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 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 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 double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm.
  • There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
  • The barriers do not contrast visually with the flooring.
  • The minimum width between the security pillars is 165cm.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 116cm.

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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 135cm.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Resting/seating areas are not available in this store.
  • A seat can be made available if required.
  • Background music is played at all times.
• 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.

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Checkouts

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• Checkout Area View
  • The checkout(s) is/are located to the rear right of 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 not clearly signed.
  • The lighting levels at the checkout(s) are moderate to 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 99cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the staffed checkout(s).
  • The height of the lowered section at the staffed checkout(s) is 73cm.
  • There is 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 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 system(s) was/were tested on 22/03/2021.
  • 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 68cm and 148cm.
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
  • Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
  • There is a lowered self serving checkout. The lowest point is 44cm. The highest point is 122cm.

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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 (Exit to Heart - Staff Only)

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• Exit View
  • This information is for the exit located at the rear of the store.
  • The exit area/door is not clearly signed internally.
  • There is step-free access at this exit.
  • The exit door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm.
  • There are security pillars at the exit doors.
  • The minimum width between the security pillars is 150cm.
• Comments View
  • Swipe card access is required.
  • The height of the swipe card is 100cm.