Access Guide
Summary
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Services Available
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- In this store these services are available; Costa Coffee.
- Please click here for the opening times and more specific information on the services available within the store (new tab).
Getting Here
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Parking
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- The store does not have its own 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 St Albans Road, approximately 92m from the store.
- For more information on bus travel in Watford please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Watford North.
- Watford North Station is approximately 0.5 miles away (11 minute walk).
- For more information on timetables and ticket prices please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Watford North Station please click here (opens new tab).
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Watford.
- Watford Underground Station is approximately 1.7 miles away (35 minute walk).
The station is on the Metropolitan Line. - For more information on Watford Underground Station please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
- To get assistance please speak to a colleague at the checkout.
- 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 not 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 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 Standard Parking
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- Standard on street parking is available.
- The standard on street parking is located on St Albans Road.
- On-street parking is chargeable, with a maximum stay of 30 minutes.
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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 The Harebreaks.
- The name of the car park is The Harebreaks.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the 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).
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Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
- There are bollards on the approach.
- The bollards contrast(s) visually with the paving.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
ATM(s)
- The ATM(s) is/are located outside and on the left side of the front of the store.
- The ATM(s) is/are 10m from the entrance.
- The controls/screen heights vary between 81cm and 107cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
- There is a volume adjust button and earphone jack available.
Entrance
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located along St Albans Road.
- 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 door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 134cm.
- 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 148cm.
- There are hand baskets to the left as you enter.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 118cm.
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 101cm.
- Some aisles are obstructed by product bins which reduces the overall width of the aisles.
- There is some 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 cannot be made available if required.
- Background music is not played in this store.
The Costa Coffee machine controls are between 132cm and 151cm high.
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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 after 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 91cm.
- 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 not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) at the staffed checkout(s).
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Self-Service Checkout(s)
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- The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 106cm and 146cm.
- 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 for baskets is 69cm high.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.