Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a public car park nearby.
- The name of the nearest car park is Cofferidge Close Car Park.
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- The nearest train station is Wolverton.
- This station does not have step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a steep slope at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include pillars and moveable physical obstructions.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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Checkouts
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- Staffed checkouts available include: payment counters.
- Self-service checkouts available include touchscreens for: basket shops.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
- A customer service counter is not available.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is not available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
Parking
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Public Parking
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- There is a public car park located off Cofferidge Close.
- The name of the car park is Cofferidge Close Car Park.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
- Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the store.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide.
- There are no handrails for the ramp.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 125cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a medium colour contrast.
- There are security barriers at the entrance.
- The maximum width between them is 146cm.
Supermarket
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product bins, product displays, pillars and advertising displays.
- Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving, self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets and sliding door display cabinets.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is background noise.
- There is product and overhead signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Staffed Checkouts
- The staffed checkout area is located to the right as you enter.
- The store has a payment counter.
- There is step-free level access to the staffed checkout area.
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Payment Counter
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- The payment counter is located to the near right side as you enter the store.
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The height of the counter is 70cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 103cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Self-Service Checkouts
- The self-service checkout area is located to the far right side as you enter the store.
- There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
- The store has self-service touchscreens for basket shops.
- Lowered self-service touchscreens are not available.
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Standard Touchscreens
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- The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket shop touchscreen.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 118cm to 138cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: adjustable font size and a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 100cm.
- The height of the loading area is 44cm.
- The height of the packing area is 72cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 95cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
ATMs (Internal)
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located to the far right as you enter the store.
- The ATM is clearly signed.
- This ATM is a Talking ATM.
- Headphones for the ATM cannot be provided.
- This is a pay in only ATM.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 78cm and 122cm.
Exit
- The exit area is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the exit.
- The gate opens automatically away from you.
- The width of the opening is 89cm.
- The gate has a low colour contrast.
