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Fosse Park - West

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.

Approach (Soar Valley Way)

  • The surface of the approach is tarmac.
  • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 110cm.
  • Approach View
    • The bollard(s) does/do not have a good colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
    • There is step-free access on the approach.
  • Comments View
    • There are similar access points further along Soar Valley Road and on Grove Way.

Approach (Narborough Road)

  • The surface of the approach is tarmac.
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
    • There is/are 8 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.

Parking

  • The shopping centre does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car park is located off Soar Valley 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.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 28 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 460cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 1in).
  • There is 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 available.
    • There is an additional car park for visitors.
    • There are Tesla and Pod Point electric charging spaces located at the rear of the car park.
  • 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.
    • 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 N/A available.
  • Information posts are provided to aid wayfinding.
  • This external area is partially covered.
  • The type of flooring in this area is stone/concrete paving.
  • The following types of seating can be found in this area; stone seating and wooden benches.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • There is step free access in this area.
  • There are bollards located to the side of the paths, between the car park and the path.
    The width between the bollards is 95cm and the height of the bollards are 115cm.

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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