Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Cardiff Central.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
- This store is located on a pedestrianised high street.
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Getting In and Around
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- View information on opening times.
- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Floors B, G, 1 and 2 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system.
- The store has standard trollies with baby seat and wheeled baskets with a high handle.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the store.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 118cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There are security barriers at this entrance.
Shop Floor (Ground Floor)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available on this floor includes: benches.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Checkouts (Ground Floor)
- The checkout area is located on the ground floor, at the rear and left of the store.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has a payment counter.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm and the width at each turn is at least 150cm.
- The height of the payment counter is 101cm.
- The chip and pin card machines are moveable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located to the left of the store.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Floors B, G, 1 and 2 are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 99cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 145cm (width) x 130cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and a list of floor services/facilities.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located centrally at the rear of the store.
- Floors G and B can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 19 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm .
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Escalators
- The escalators surveyed are located centrally at the rear of the store.
- Floors G, 1 and 2 are accessed by escalators.
- The escalator steps are unmarked.
- The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are not clearly marked.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Shop Floor (Basement - Home)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
- There is background noise.
- Signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Shop Floor (1st Floor - Womenswear)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
- Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise.
- Signage is provided.
- Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available on this floor includes: benches.
- Customers can obtain click and collect items from the checkouts on the first floor.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Shop Floor (1st Floor - Childrenswear)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise.
- Signage is provided.
- Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Checkouts (1st Floor)
- The checkout area is located to the left of the lifts.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has a payment counter.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is at least 150cm and the width at each turn is at least 150cm.
- The height of the payment counter is 100cm.
- The chip and pin card machines are moveable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (1st Floor - Womenswear)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located on the first floor, to the right from the escalators.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is pictorial and written text signage for the fitting room.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 93cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a lever twist lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 150cm (width) x 304cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There are grab rails and a dropdown rail available.
- The grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a seated bench available.
- The seat/chair is 46cm from the floor.
- There is no assistance bell.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 102cm and 153cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Standard Fitting Room (1st Floor - Womenswear)
- The fitting room surveyed is located on the first floor, to the right from the escalators.
- The fitting room surveyed is female only.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 68cm.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Shop Floor (2nd Floor - Menswear)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
- Some of the columns in the venue have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise.
- Signage is provided.
- Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available on this floor includes: benches.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Fitting Room with Adaptations (2nd Floor - Menswear)
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Access
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- The fitting room surveyed is located on the 2nd floor, ahead from the lifts.
- The fitting room surveyed is male only.
- The distance from the lift is 21m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- There is no signage for the fitting room.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 93cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a lever twist lock.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the fitting room are 198cm (width) x 230cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There are grab rails and a dropdown rail available.
- The grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a seated bench available.
- The seat/chair is 46cm from the floor.
- There is no assistance bell.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 108cm and 156cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Standard Fitting Room (2nd Floor - Menswear)
- The fitting room surveyed is located on the 2nd floor, ahead from the lifts.
- The fitting room surveyed is male only.
- The distance from the lift is 21m.
- The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the opening is 69cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- The following is available in the fitting room: a mirror, a coat hook and a bench seat.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Lift (2nd Floor - Platform)
- The lift surveyed is located on the second floor, adjacent to the escalators.
- This lift is a platform lift.
- Floor 2 and the Floor 2 Mezzanine are accessed by this lift.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 80cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 80cm (width) x 144cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Stairs (2nd Floor - Menswear)
- The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the store.
- The Menswear retail areas on the mezzanine level can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 6 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm .
- The height of the highest step is 16cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Shop Floor (2nd Floor Mezzanine - Menswear)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
- There is background noise.
- Signage is provided.
- Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available on this floor includes: benches.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
