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M1 - Woodall Services - Northbound - Welcome Break

M1 Junction 30/31, Woodall, Sheffield, Yorkshire, S26 7XR

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Getting Here

  • The northbound services are located directly off the M1 between junctions 30 and 31.
    There is signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services.
  • The main car park has 8 Blue Badge parking bays, 3 electric charging points and a number of standard parking bays.
  • There are additional standard parking bays located at the front right of the petrol station forecourt.
  • Coach parking is available at the front left of the building.

Petrol Station

Parking

  • Parking View
    • The car park is located in front of the building.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is lighting in the car park.
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
    • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
    • Additional parking is available outside the petrol station.
  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • There is not signage available to direct users to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There is/are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 232cm x 470cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
  • Paying View
    • Parking charges apply after a limited time.
    • Free parking for all users is limited to 2 hours.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
    • Payment term signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment for parking charges is made over the phone and via an app/online.
    • To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
    • Payment can also be made at WHSmith.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • Pedestrian walkways are not available in the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 26m from the services building main entrance.
    • There are dropped kerbs from the Blue Badge bay(s) to the building.
    • The entrance is clearly visible from the Blue Badge parking bay(s).

Electric Vehicle Charging Points (Gridserve)

  • Standard Electric Vehicle Charging Point(s) View
    • There is a/are electric vehicle charging point(s) available.
    • The provider of the charging point(s) is Gridserve.
    • Rapid and fast charging is available.
    • The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located to the right hand side of the building.
    • Staff are able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
    • Customers can get assistance by either phoning the services or going in and asking for help.
    • There is/are 4 electric vehicle charging point(s).
    • The electric vehicle charging bay(s) is/are signposted but have no markings.
    • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay(s) surveyed are 232cm x 475cm.
    • The charging point(s) is/are located to the front as you approach the bay(s).
    • The height of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 134cm.
    • The height of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 110cm.
    • The charging point(s) require tap and pay (contactless payment).
    • Parking charges apply for all users (including Blue Badge holders).
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment for charging is made at the charging point(s).
    • For more information and a guide to electric vehicle charging please click here.
  • Blue Badge Electric Vehicle Charging Point(s) View
    • There is not a/are not designated electric vehicle charging point(s) available for Blue Badge holders.

Electric Vehicle Charging Points (Applegreen)

  • Standard Electric Vehicle Charging Point(s) View
    • There is a/are electric vehicle charging point(s) available.
    • The provider of the charging point(s) is Applegreen Electric.
    • Fast charging is available.
    • The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located in front of the services building.
    • Staff are able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
    • Customers can get assistance by either phoning the services or going in and asking for help.
    • There is/are 4 electric vehicle charging point(s).
    • The electric vehicle charging bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay(s) surveyed are 300cm x 390cm.
    • The charging point(s) is/are located to the front as you approach the bay(s).
    • The height of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 145cm.
    • The height of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 110cm.
    • The charging point(s) require tap and pay (contactless payment).
    • Parking charges apply for all users (including Blue Badge holders).
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment for charging is made at the charging point(s).
    • For more information and a guide to electric vehicle charging please click here.
  • Blue Badge Electric Vehicle Charging Point(s) View
    • There is not a/are not designated electric vehicle charging point(s) available for Blue Badge holders.

Seating Area (Outdoor Seating)

  • The seating area is located at the front left and right of the building.
  • There is step-free access to the seating area.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • In this area there are picnic tables with fixed seating available.
  • All chairs are fixed to tables and the floor.
  • All tables are fixed to the floor.
  • The surface of the outdoor seating area is block paving and grass.
    Similar seating is available towards the entrance of the building and is accessed by ramp/slope or steps.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Welcome Break'.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is 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 width of the door opening is 160cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
    • The push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 106cm.
    • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 87cm.
    • The automatic second door is to the right hand side of the entrance.
      There is a manual second door to the left hand side of the entrance.
      The manual door opens towards you (pull) and may be difficult to open.
      The manual door is 106cm wide.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The ramp has resting areas.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 8 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth 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 of the step(s).
    • 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 are two columns acting as obstructions at the top of the stairs.

Getting Around

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout the building.
    • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
    • The lighting levels are varied.
    • Music is played everywhere.
    • The cash machine(s) is/are located outside the building to the right of the entrance, and to the rear right of the building as you enter.
    • The controls/screen heights of the cash machine(s) vary between 93cm and 122cm.
    • There are hand sanitisers in the building.
    • The height of the hand sanitisers range between 87cm and 104cm.
  • Signage View
    • There is signage for the shop(s)/restaurant(s) and overhead pictorial signage available.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.

Seating Area

  • The seating area is located to the rear of the services building as you enter.
  • There is step-free access to the seating area.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • In this area there are high tables, tables, bench seats, chairs without armrests and high stools available.
  • Some chairs are fixed to tables and the floor.
  • Some tables are fixed to the floor.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest table is 72cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest table is 98cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of tables is 72cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 75cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 103cm.
  • The surface height of the tables is 75cm.
  • Background music is played throughout this area.
  • Lighting levels are good.

Entrance (Link Bridge)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear right of the services building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'BRIDGE'.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the opening is 84cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance door.
    • There is/are 10 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
    • The depth 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 of the step(s).
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
    • The handrails extend horizontally at the top only.

Link Bridge

  • Access and Circulation View
    • The link bridge is internal.
    • There is stepped access to the bridge.
    • There is step-free access along the bridge.
    • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all walkways.
    • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Comments View
    • The link bridge has a very easy slope at the top of the steps running from the southbound to northbound services and vice versa.

Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located to the rear right of the services building.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m from the services building main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • The door(s) open(s) outwards.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door(s) is good.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 168cm x 195cm.
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • The lighting is activated by a sensor.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 95cm.
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
    • 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.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 119cm and 188cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm.
    • The toilet seat contrast is poor.
    • 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).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 97cm.
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The wall fixed soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 84cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 80cm.
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a flip down baby changing table available.
    • The height of the baby changing table is 80cm.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female toilet is located to the rear right of the services building.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m from the services building main entrance.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet entrance.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The lighting is permanent.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • Photographs 1 - 5 show the female standard toilets.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The male toilet is located to the rear right of the services building.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m from the services building main entrance.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet entrance.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The lighting is permanent.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • Photographs 6 - 10 show the male standard toilets.

Standard Shower

  • The shower facilities are located to the rear right of the services building.
  • The shower facilities are approximately 14m from the services building main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the shower door.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The contrast between the external door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The lighting is permanent.
  • There is a deep (28cm) step to access the shower created by the shower tray.
  • This shower is shown in photographs 1 - 6.
    There is a shower cubicle in the female and male standard toilets.
    The cubicle door is 58cm wide.
    There is a deep (21cm) step into the shower created by the shower tray.
    The female shower is shown in photographs 7 - 10.
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Emergency Evacuation Procedure

  • There are audio and visual alarms for emergencies.
  • Fire wardens/marshals are available on site.
  • There is not a/are not internal refuge point(s).
  • There is not an Evac Chair available at the refuge point(s).
  • People exit the building using the main entrance.
  • There is an external emergency meeting point.
  • The external emergency meeting point is located in the car park opposite the main entrance.