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M62 - Burtonwood Services - Welcome Break

M62 Junction 8, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 3AX

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Getting Here

  • Travelling from the M62 Westbound, leave at Junction 8 and turn back on yourself to head towards the M62 Eastbound.
    On the slip road bear left to enter services.
  • Travelling from the M62 Eastbound, leave at Junction 8 and head straight at the roundabout then bear left on the slip road.
  • There is signage along the motorway indicating the distance to the services.
  • There are Blue Badge, electric vehicle charging points, parent and baby and standard parking bays available.
  • There is a separate car park for coach parking located at the side of the services building.

Petrol Station

Parking

  • Parking View
    • The car park is located at the front of the services 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.
    • There are parent and baby parking spaces within the main car park to the left of the main entrance.
      The markings for the parent and baby parking spaces are faded.
  • 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.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 226cm x 500cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the 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 not 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).
    • Customers can also pay for parking at the WHSmith counter.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • Pedestrian walkways are available in the car park.
    • The surface on the pedestrian walkways is tarmac.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 28m from the main entrance.
    • There are dropped kerbs and slopes/ramps 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 slow charging is available.
    • The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located in the car park opposite the coach park.
    • 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 and have markings which are faded.
    • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay(s) surveyed are 221cm x 500cm.
    • The charging point(s) is/are located to the front as you approach the bay(s).
    • The height range of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 110cm to 120cm.
    • The height range of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 99cm to 120cm.
    • An app is required to use the charging point(s).
    • Parking charges apply for all users (including Blue Badge holders).
    • Charging for all users is limited to 45 minutes.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment for charging is made over the phone and via an app/online.
    • For more information and a guide to electric vehicle charging please click here.

Electric Vehicle Charging Points (Tesla)

  • 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 Tesla.
    • Supercharged (Tesla) charging is available.
    • The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located to the far right of the car park.
    • 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 8 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 274cm x 450cm.
    • The charging point(s) is/are located to the front as you approach the bay(s).
    • The height range of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 125cm to 134cm.
    • An online account is required to use the charging point(s).
    • Parking charges apply for all users (including Blue Badge holders).
    • Payment signs are not provided.
    • Payment for charging is made via your Tesla account.
    • For more information and a guide to electric vehicle charging please click here.

Seating Area (Outside)

  • The seating area is located at the front and rear of the services building.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • In this area there are tables, a mixture of chairs with and without armrests, picnic tables with fixed seating and picnic tables available.
  • Some chairs are fixed to tables.
  • Tables are not permanently fixed to the floor.
  • The standard height for the underside of tables is 75cm.
  • There is level access from the services building to the majority of seating.
    To access the seating from the car park, there is a steep slope with no handrails.

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 access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • 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 194cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 197cm.
    • There are bollards at this entrance.
    • The minimum width between the bollards is 106cm.
    • The height of the bollard(s) is 90cm.
    • The bollards do contrast visually with the paving.
    • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 85cm.
    • There is a set of doors at the side of the services building, these doors pull towards you and have an opening width of 97cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the left and right of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The slope to the left of the entrance has a handrail on the right as you go up.
      The slope to the right of the entrance does not have handrails.

Outside Access (Additional Seating)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the services building, next to KFC.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection 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 single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the exit door.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The slope has a handrail on the right as you go down.
      The handrail does not cover the entire length of the slope.

Getting Around

  • Access and Circulation View
    • There is step-free access throughout the building.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • Background music is played throughout this area.
    • The cash machine(s) is/are located to the right of the Gaming Zone entrance.
    • The controls/screen heights of the cash machine(s) vary between 86cm and 120cm.
    • There are hand sanitisers in the building.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 88cm.
  • Signage View
    • There is directional signage and signage for the shop(s)/restaurant(s) available.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.

Seating Area

  • The seating area is located to the left and right of the main entrance.
  • 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 tables, coffee tables, chairs without armrests and chairs with armrests available.
  • Chairs are not permanently fixed to the floor.
  • Tables are not permanently fixed to the floor.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest table is 70cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest table is 74cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 52cm.
  • Background music is played throughout this area.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 85cm.

Accessible Toilet (Right Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located on the right as you enter the services building.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 13m from the 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 poor.
    • The door(s) open(s) outwards.
    • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 98cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door(s) and wall(s) is good.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 263cm x 200cm.
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The lighting is permanent.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 135cm.
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush 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 poor.
    • 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is poor.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet 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 is fully functional.
    • 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).
    • The height of the coat hook is 163cm from the floor.
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
    • The toilet has a cistern.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
    • 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 contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
    • 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).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • 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 83cm.
    • 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 144cm.
    • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • 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 86cm.
  • Comments View
    • The contrast between the wall and the grab rail to the left of the wash basin is good.
    • The contrast between the wall and the grab rail to the right of the wash basin is poor.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female toilet is located on the right as you enter the services building.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m from the main entrance.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet entrance.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The lighting is permanent.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The male toilet is located on the right as you enter the services building.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet entrance.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • The lighting is permanent.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.

Standard Shower

  • The shower facilities are located on the right as you enter the services building.
  • The shower facilities are approximately 18m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
  • There is 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) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • 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 moderate to good.
  • The lighting is permanent.
  • There is level access into the shower area.
  • There are 2 showers in the same location with similar features.
    There is a chair available.

Emergency Evacuation Procedure

  • There are audio and visual alarms for emergencies.
  • Fire wardens/marshals are not available on site.
  • People exit the building using the main entrance.
  • There is an external emergency meeting point.
  • The external emergency meeting point is located in the main services car park, next to the dog walkers area.

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