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Getting Here

• The Galleria is located in the centre of Hatfield, just off the A1 between junctions 3 and 4.
  If coming from junction 3 follow the A1001 northwards.
  If coming from junction 4 follow the A1001 southwards.
• There are 3 car parks at The Galleria. 2 of which are open-air and 1 is multi-storey.
  There are several Blue Badge bays in each car park.
• There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the shopping centre.
• The nearest bus stop is located on Cavendish Way, approximately 0.2 miles from The Galleria.
• For more information on Bus timelines please click here (opens new tab).
• The nearest railway station is Hatfield.
• Hatfield Station is approximately 1.6 miles from the venue.
• For more information on Hatfield Station (National Rail) please click here (opens new tab).
• For more information on Thameslink Railway please click here (opens new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• The place of safety is located in a void unit on the lower level.
  Customers who would like to use this space need to visit the customer service desk beforehand.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There are mobility aids available.
• The mobility aids available include wheelchairs, motorised wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact the venue on 01707 278 301 or book in advance.
• Please note when hiring a scooter or wheelchair, ID is required (proof of address) or your disabled badge.

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Related Access Guides (The Galleria Parking)

• The Galleria - Central Car Park link (new tab) - click here
• The Galleria - Multi-Storey Car Park link (new tab) - click here
• The Galleria - North Car Park link (new tab) - click here

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Entrance (Level 3 Multi-Storey Car Park)

• This information is for the entrance located between O2 and Clarks.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• This entrance sign says 'upper level shops'.
• There is step-free access at this entrance.
• The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are double width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 180cm.

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Other Floors (Central Car Park to Upper Level Restaurant Bridge)

• Stairs can be used to access other floors.
• The stairs are located opposite the central car park.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
• The floors which are accessible by stairs are central car park to the upper level restaurant bridge.
• There are 15+ steps between floors.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
• The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The steps have a handrail 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• There is a landing.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
• The lighting levels at the steps are varied.

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Lift (Central Car Park to Upper Level Restaurant Bridge)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located toward the north side of the upper level restaurant bridge.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1 (central car park) and 3 (upper level restaurant bridge).
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 108cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 195cm x 160cm (6ft 5in x 5ft 3in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Other Floors

• Stairs can be used to access other floors.
• The stairs are located on both sides of the of the shopping centre.
• The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
• There are 15+ steps between floors.
• The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
• The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The steps have a handrail on both sides.
• Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
• Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• Handrails are easy to grip.
• Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• There is not a landing.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
• The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Escalator(s)

• Wayfinding signage is not provided for escalators.
• The escalators go both up and down.
• The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are G and 1.
• The escalator(s) steps are not clearly marked.
• The foot and head of the escalator(s) are not clearly marked.
• The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are good.

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Step(s)

• There is a/are step(s) located at the foot of the escalators.
• The step(s) is/are used to access the escalators.
• There is/are 4 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
• The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter the south entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is fair.
• The clear door width is 107cm (3ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 167cm x 186cm (5ft 6in x 6ft 1in).
• There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are low.

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Step(s)

• There is a/are step(s) located to the right as you face the escalators.
• The step(s) is/are used to access the escalators.
• There is/are 5 step(s).
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
• The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are 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.
• There is a second lower handrail.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

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Escalator(s)

• Wayfinding signage is not provided for escalators.
• The escalators go both up and down.
• The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are G and 1.
• The escalator(s) steps are not clearly marked.
• The foot and head of the escalator(s) are not clearly marked.
• The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are good.

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Internal Area(s) (Galleria Upper Level South)

• Digital wayfinders are not available.
• Overhead signs are provided to aid wayfinding.
• Information posts are provided to aid wayfinding.
• The type of flooring in this area is vinyl and tiles.
• There is flooring with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
• There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
• The following types of seating can be found in this area; metal benches, armchairs and sofas.
• There are some centrally located kiosks or shops along walkways in this area.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Background music is played in this area.
• Background music is played throughout the shopping centre.
• There is an events area which is located next to Caffé Nero.
• There is step free access in this area.

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Customer Services Desk

• The desk is located on the upper level, opposite M&S Outlet.
• There is step-free access to the desk, via lift.
• There is a clear unobstructed route to the desk.
• There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the desk which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• The desk is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The height of the desk is 93cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• There is a lowered section of the desk.
• The height of the lowered section of the desk is 70cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the desk.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the desk.
• There is a clear list of Access & Mobility services at the desk.
• The desk is used to book Access & Mobility Services.
• There is not a digital wayfinding touchscreen at the desk.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system at the desk.
• The hearing assistance system is clearly signed.
• The type of flooring in this area is carpet and tiles.
• There is a waiting area close to the desk.
• Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
• The following types of seating can be found in this area; armchairs and sofas.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

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Shopmobility (Access & Mobility Services - Customer Services Desk)

• Route maps are available.
• Manual wheelchairs are available.
• Powered wheelchairs are available.
• Powered scooters are available.
• Equipment does not have to be booked in advance.
• There is not a hire charge.
• Trained escorts are not available for people with a visual impairment.
• Trained escorts are not available for people with a hearing impairment.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Galleria Upper Level South - Restaurant Bridge)

• There is a ramp/slope located between the upper level shopping area and the upper restaurant bridge.
• The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
• The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Internal Area(s) (Restaurant Bridge)

• Digital wayfinders are not available.
• Overhead signs are provided to aid wayfinding.
• The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
• There is flooring with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
• There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Background music is played in this area.
• Background music is played throughout the shopping centre.
• There is step free access in this area.

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Lift (Lower and Upper Level South Shops and Car Parks 5 & 6)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located opposite Caffé Nero.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is 1 other lift in this location.
• The other lift has very similar/identical specifications.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1 (lower level), 3 (upper level), 5 (car park) and 6 (car park).
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 170cm x 200cm (5ft 7in x 6ft 7in).
• There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Upper Level South Corridor)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
• The accessible toilet surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located between O2 and Clarks.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible toilet.
  • Clear wayfinding signage for the toilet(s) is provided.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 181cm x 192cm (5ft 11in x 6ft 4in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 171cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a fixed horizontal rail without a padded backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 112cm (3ft 8in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are low.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Upper Level South Parent and Baby)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located between O2 and Clarks.
  • There is step-free access to the accessible toilet.
  • Clear wayfinding signage for the toilet(s) is provided.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 212cm x 250cm (6ft 11in x 8ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 143cm (4ft 8in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• Comments View
  • There is an intercom to access the toilet.
  • The height of the intercom is 120cm.
  • There is a push button to exit the toilet.
  • The height of the push button is 130cm.
  • The toilet door locks upon shutting and can't be opened again without pressing either the intercom from the outside or the exit push button.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Upper Level South)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.
• The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located between O2 and Clarks.
• There is step-free access to the female toilet(s).
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
• An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
• There is not a lowered wash basin available.
• The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
• Lighting levels are good.
• The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located between O2 and Clarks.
• There is step-free access to the male toilet(s).
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
• There is a lowered urinal available.
• The height of the lowered urinal is 55cm.
• There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the lowered urinal.
• The lowered urinal does not contrast visually with the wall.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair in front of the lowered urinal (90cm x 140cm).
• An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
• There is a vertical grab rail to the left of the seat.
• There is not a lowered wash basin available.
• The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Parent and Baby Room (Upper Level South)

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located between 02 and Clarks.
• There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 86cm.
• The wash basin tap type is sensor.
• There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Related Access Guides (The Galleria)

• To view other AccessAble Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• The Galleria - Customer Services link (new tab) - click here
• The Galleria - Lower Level Main link (new tab) - click here
• The Galleria - Lower Level North link (new tab) - click here