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Fosse Park - South

Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester, LE19 1HY

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Getting Here

  • Fosse Park is located outside the centre of Leicester, off Narborough Road and the A5460.
  • There is parking available at Fosse Park North, South and West.
    The is Blue Badge parking available in all 3 car parks.
    There is clear signage to the car parks.
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the shopping centre.
  • There are a number of car parks located around Fosse Park on Narborough Road and Fosse Park Avenue.
  • The nearest railway station is Leicester.
  • Leicester Station is located in the City Centre.
    There is a taxi rank at the train station and buses to Fosse Park.

Getting Help and Assistance

  • For information about Fosse Park please click here (new tab).
  • There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language. Please phone the venue in advance for more information
  • There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Modern Mobility is situated next to the side entrance of the Primark store on Fosse Park North and is open Monday to Saturday 09:00 to 17:00.
    Wheelchairs and electric scooters can be booked in advance by phoning 0116 263 0600 or can be hired on the day. Identification is required.

Main Pedestrian Crossing(s) (Grove Way - Fosse Park West - Fosse Park South)

  • There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving either side of the crossing.
  • There is a central island.
    There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving either side of the island.
    There are signal control boxes on the island.
  • The surface of the road is tarmac.
  • Traffic is coming from both direction.
  • The crossing is operated by visual signals.
    There is a rotating cone to indicate when it is safe to cross for visually impaired visitors located at the bottom of the signal control box.

Main Pedestrian Crossing(s) (Everard Way - Fosse Park North - Fosse Park South)

  • There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving on either side of the crossing.
  • The surface of the road is tarmac.
  • Traffic is coming from both directions.
  • The pedestrian crossing has visual signals, with a rotating cone to indicate when it is safe to cross to visually impaired visitors.

Approach (Everard Way)

  • The surface of the approach is tarmac.

Main Pedestrian Crossing(s) (Grove Way - Fosse Park West - Fosse Park South)

  • There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving either side of the crossing.
  • There is a central island.
    There are dropped kerbs with tactile paving either side of the island.
    There are signal control boxes on the island.
  • The surface of the road is tarmac.
  • Traffic is coming from both direction.
  • The crossing is operated by visual signals.
    There is a rotating cone to indicate when it is safe to cross for visually impaired visitors located at the bottom of the signal control box.

Approach (Grove Way)

  • The surface of the approach is block paving.
  • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 129cm.
  • Approach View
    • The bollard(s) has/have a good colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
    • There is step-free access on the approach.

Parking

  • The shopping centre does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
  • The car park is located off Everard Way and Grove Way.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 26 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 225cm x 405cm (7ft 5in x 13ft 3in).
  • There is not a 120cm marked zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking View
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
    • There is an additional car park for visitors.
  • Paying View
    • There are no parking charges for the car park.
    • Parking is free for visitors of the venue.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and block paving.
    • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • Drop-off Point(s) View
    • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

External Area(s)

  • Digital wayfinders are not available.
  • No wayfinding signage is provided in this area.
  • This external area is partially covered.
  • The type of flooring in this area is stone/concrete paving.
  • There is step free access in this area.
  • There are bollards to the side of the paths, between the path and car park.
    The gap between the bollards is 120cm and the height of the bollards are 75cm.
    The bollards have clear visual identification bands.

Toilet Facilties

  • There is a changing places, accessible toilet, standard toilets and a parent & baby changing room available within the food court.
  • There may also be toilet facilities within the individual shops or restaurants.

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