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North Mall

Ariel Way, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 7GF

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Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • Westfield London is in West London. It is signposted off the A3220 West Cross Route.

    • The centre has three car parks:

      Car Park A is the main car park and has three underground levels. It includes the Shopmobility desk and taxi lounge, on level -2 (Middle Car Park) where most of the Blue Badge bays are located. Entry to the car park is 05:00-03:00.

      Car Park B is the basement car park below John Lewis. Entry to the car park is 09:00-23:00.

      Car Park C is the roof top car park above John Lewis. Entry to the car park is 05:00-03:00.

      All car parks can be exited 24/7.

      For all car parks use sat-nav W12 7SL.

      All car parks have a height restriction of 210cm.

      Blue Badge holders are offered 4 hours free parking Monday - Friday inclusive.

      To qualify, Blue Badges must be validated at the Shopmobility desk on level -2, lift lobby 2 of Car Park A.

      The centre has a Smart Parking app which offers discounted parking rates and the ability to park without using the ticket barriers or payment machines.

      It is not currently possible to claim the 4 hours free parking for Blue Badge holders using the Smart Parking app.

  • By Bus View
  • By Train View
    • The nearest railway station is Shepherd's Bush.

    • The Shepherd’s Bush Overground Station is located at the south eastern corner of the shopping centre, opposite the Southern Interchange entrance to the Southern Terrace. This is close to The Village shopping area and House of Fraser.

      The station has direct connections to Willesden Junction, Kensington Olympia, West Brompton and Clapham Junction. Services run every 15 minutes in each direction Monday - Saturday, with 1-2 trains each hour on Sundays.

      A manual boarding ramp is used to overcome the step between the platform and the train at this station.

      Use the ticket hall entrance for step-free access by lift to both platforms.

    • For more information on Shepherd's Bush Overground Station (National Rail) please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Underground View
    • The nearest underground station is Shepherd's Bush or White City on the Central Line and Wood Lane or Shepherd's Bush Market on the Hammersmith and City Line.

    • Central Line services run east to west from Ealing Broadway to Epping via Tottenham Court Road.

      Hammersmith and City Line services run between Hammersmith and Barking via Kings Cross and Liverpool Street.

      Of the four underground stations close to the centre, only Wood Lane has step-free access by lift from platform to street.

      There is a small step (less than 50mm) between the platform and the train at this station.

      Wood Lane station is at the north western corner of the shopping centre, close to the Next store and the north mall and John Lewis.

    • For more information on step-free stations on the London Underground network please click here (opens new tab).
  • Comments View
    • Westfield London is laid out as a large rectangle with landmark stores at three corners.
    • Waitrose is at the south-east corner, close to Shepherd's Bush Bus Station, Overground and Underground stations.
    • Marks and Spencer and KidZania London are at the north east corner.
    • Next is at the north west corner, closest to White City Bus Station and White City and Wood Lane Underground Stations.
    • The south west corner of the mall is the closest to Shepherd's Bush Market Underground Station.
    • There is a central Atrium events space which connects the mall between Next and Marks and Spencer with another mall between the south west and south east corners of the venue.
    • The centre was extended in 2018 with a new mall running northwards from The Atrium to John Lewis (referred to as North Mall in this guide).

Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is a Hands-Free Shopping service.
  • The Hands-Free shopping service collects each of your purchases and takes them to the Hands-Free shopping desk, located on floor -2, lift lobby 1 to be collected at the end of your visit.
    This is a chargeable service.
    Registration and more information is available at any of the Guest Services desks.
  • Guest Services Associates do receive training in escorting visually impaired people.
  • 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 venue offers a quiet shopping experience.
  • Westfield London offers a Quiet Shopping experience Monday to Saturday 10.00 -11.00 and Sunday 12.00-13.00.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • There are mobility aids available.
  • The mobility aids available include ceiling track hoists, wheelchairs, motorised wheelchairs, mobility scooters and hoist slings.
  • To obtain mobility aids please contact the Shopmobility desk in lift lobby 2, car park A: level -2.
  • Wheelchair and mobility scooter hire is free. A deposit and ID are required when completing the hire agreement.
    Training is available for first-time mobility scooter users.
  • The centre offers support for visually impaired customers, and can provide customers assistances to and from your destination in Westfield.
    It is recommend to pre book this service by calling the shop mobility desk.
  • The centre supports the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Campaign, you can pick up a free sunflower lanyard to keep from the Shopmobility Desk.
  • The centre has sensory packs that can be hired at Guest Services.
    The pack contains items such as fiddle toys, ear defenders and sunglasses to help with noise and light sensitivity and to relieve stress.

Approach (Bronze Walk)

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
    • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
    • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 140cm.
    • 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.
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
    • There is/are 10+ unmarked step(s), with a central handrail.
    • 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 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.
  • Comments View
    • A lift is available in this area.

Lift (Bronze Walk)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located off Bronze Walk, between levels -2 and 0.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 110m (120yd 11in) from the Bronze Walk entrance.
  • There is 1 other lift in this location.
  • The lift surveyed was the right lift as you face North Mall.
  • 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 -2 and 0.
  • 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 not 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 poor.
  • The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 210cm (3ft 6in x 6ft 11in).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in 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 a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are good.
  • Comments View
    • Photograph 5 shows the lift from the North Mall side.
    • Alternative level access is available from The Square.

Outside Access (Bronze Walk)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located in Bronze Walk.
    • This entrance gives access to level 0 of the North Mall, close to lift lobby 9 and John Lewis.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance sign says 'Westfield'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not 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 (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 200cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 200cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • Alternative access at this entrance is via double manual doors which open towards you (pull).
    • The opening width for the manual doors is 212cm.

Approach (The Square)

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
    • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
    • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 140cm.
    • The bollard(s) has/have a good colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
    • There is/are 9 unmarked step(s), with a central handrail.
    • 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 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.
  • Comments View
    • After a long slight slope, the main ramp up to the entrance level runs diagonally across a flight of stairs.
    • There are tapering steps in this area.

Outside Access (The Square)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off The Square.
    • This entrance gives access to level -2 of the North mall for direct access to shops / restaurants and to lift lobby 9.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance sign says 'Westfield'.
    • There is step-free 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 (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 200cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 200cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • Alternative access at this entrance is via double manual doors which open towards you (pull).
    • The opening width for the manual doors is 212cm.

Access Point (North Mall from The Atrium)

  • This information is for the access point located at the junction between the North Mall and The Atrium, halfway between Next and Marks and Spencer.
  • The access point is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access to the access point.
  • There are no doors at this access point.
  • Comments View
    • On level 0, the North Mall connects to The Atrium near to the Guest Services counter.
    • On level 1 there is a wayfinding marker post signed 'John Lewis' and with directional information to The Square, Primark and lift lobby 9.

Lift (Lift Lobby 9)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located on level 0 between John Lewis and the Bronze Walk entrance. From The Square entrance on level -2, lift lobby 9 is at the end of the shopping walkway
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are 4 other lifts in this location.
  • The other lifts have 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 -3 for car park B, -2 from The Square, mall levels 0 and 1, levels 3 and 4 for car park C.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are 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 fair.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is fair.
  • The clear door width is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 195cm x 195cm (6ft 5in x 6ft 5in).
  • There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does not have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are good.

Escalator(s) (North Mall - John Lewis and The Square)

  • Escalator(s) View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided for escalators.
    • The escalators go both up and down.
    • The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are -2 for The Square and mall level 0 to level 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.
    • There is/are 2 escalator area(s) in the north mall.
    • The other escalator area(s) is/are similar.
    • The escalator area midway along the north mall connects level 0 and level 1 only.

Travelator(s) (Car Park B)

  • Travelator View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided for travelators.
    • The travelators go both up and down.
    • The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are level -3 for car park B to level -2 for The Square.
    • The foot and head of the travelator(s) are not clearly marked.
    • The lighting levels at the travelator(s) are good.

Shopping Centre Internal Area(s) (North Mall)

  • Wayfinding View
    • Digital wayfinders are available.
    • The digital wayfinders have touchscreens which are 70cm to 150cm from the floor.
    • Information posts are provided to aid wayfinding.
    • Wall mounted signs are provided to aid wayfinding.
  • Circulation View
    • The type of flooring in this area is stone and marble tiles.
    • There is flooring with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
    • There is some 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; chairs without armrests, chairs with armrests and armchairs.
    • There are some centrally located kiosks or shops along walkways in this area.
    • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • Background music is played in this area.
  • Access View
    • There is step free access in this area.

Family Room(s) (Lift Lobby 9 - Level 0)

  • Location and Access View
    • The North Mall Family Room is located in lift lobby 9 on level 0.
    • There is wayfinding signage for the room(s).
    • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
    • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
    • There is step free access into the room(s).
    • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
    • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The height of the push pad is 110cm.
    • There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
    • There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
    • The following types of seating are available in the Family Room; stools and armchairs.
    • The following types of seating are available in the Family Room; armchairs and stools.
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • There is a microwave on the counter at a height of 105cm.
    • The type of flooring in this family room is tiles, wood and artificial grass.
    • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are medium.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is not an accessible toilet within the Family Room.
    • There are standard toilet facilities within the Family Room.
    • There is a lower toilet for children.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • Baby changing facilities are available.
    • The height of the baby change table is 75cm.
  • Comments View
    • There is one private baby feeding room with a sliding door which is 83cm wide.
    • The room has an armchair and dimmable lighting.
    • There is a small play area enclosed by a low glass screen, accessed by a gate which is 75cm wide and opens away from you (push).
  • Comments View
    • There is one private baby feeding room with a sliding door which is 83cm wide.
    • The room has an armchair and dimmable lighting.
    • There is a small play area enclosed by a low glass screen, accessed by a gate which is 75cm wide and opens away from you (push).

Accessible Toilet(s) (Lift Lobby 9 - Level -2 - Left - Left - Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located after the lifts in lift lobby 9 level -2.
      This is the left facility of the two accessible toilets in this area.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lifts.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • Clear wayfinding signage for the toilet(s) is not 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. Guests are requested to bring their own radar key if possible.
    • There is tactile and pictorial 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The toilet has not got 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) and female sanitary 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 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 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 cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • 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).
    • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
    • 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 good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Opposite Transfer Toilet(s) View
    • There is an opposite transfer toilet in this location.
    • The opposite transfer cubicle has very similar or identical specifications.
    • Photograph 6 and 7 shows the toilet with the right hand transfer.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Lift Lobby 9 - Level 0 - Right - Right Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located off lift lobby 9 on Level 0.
      This is the right facility of the two accessible toilets in this area.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lifts.
    • There is step-free access into 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. Guests are requested to bring their own radar key if possible.
    • There is tactile and pictorial 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 220cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 3in).
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The toilet has not got a non-slip floor.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 1in).
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is 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 general waste (with no lid) 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 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 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 cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • 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).
    • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
    • 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 good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Opposite Transfer Toilet(s) View
    • There is an opposite transfer toilet in this location.
    • The opposite transfer cubicle has very similar or identical specifications.
    • Photograph 5 shows the second toilet with transfer space on the left.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Lift Lobby 9 - Level 1 - Left - Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located off lift lobby 9 on level 1. This is the left facility of the two accessible toilets in this area.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lifts.
    • There is step-free access into 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. Guests are requested to bring their own radar key if possible.
    • There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 300cm (5ft 5in x 9ft 10in).
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The toilet has not got 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is 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 general waste (with no lid) 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 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 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 cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 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 wash basin tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 98cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
    • 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 good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Opposite Transfer Toilet(s) View
    • There is an opposite transfer toilet in this location.
    • The opposite transfer cubicle has very similar or identical specifications.
    • Photographs 5 and 6 show the toilet with the transfer space on the right.

Accessible Toilet(s) (North Mall - Level 0 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located off the North Mall level 0, between Boots and Carvela.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • Clear wayfinding signage for the toilet(s) is not 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. Guests are requested to bring their own radar key if possible.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 330cm (4ft 11in x 10ft 10in).
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The toilet has not got 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • There is 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 general waste (with no lid) 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 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 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 cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • 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).
    • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
    • 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 good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Accessible Toilet(s) (North Mall - Level 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located off the North Mall level 1, between Bershka and Mi Store.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • Clear wayfinding signage for the toilet(s) is not 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. Guests are requested to bring their own radar key if possible.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 330cm (4ft 11in x 10ft 10in).
    • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The toilet has not got 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • There is a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) 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 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 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 cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm (2ft 7in).
    • 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).
    • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 good.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Standard Toilet(s) (Lift Lobby 9 - Level -2)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off lift lobby 9 on level -2.
    • The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lifts.
    • There is step-free access into the female and male toilet(s).
    • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • There is not a lowered urinal available in the male toilet(s).
    • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
    • The vertical and horizontal grab rails vary.
    • There is not a lowered wash basin available.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
    • Lighting levels are good.

Standard Toilet(s) (Lift Lobby 9 - Level 0)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off lift lobby 9, on level 0.
    • The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lifts.
    • There is step-free access into the female and male toilet(s).
    • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • There is not a lowered urinal available in the male toilet(s).
    • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
    • The vertical and horizontal grab rails vary.
    • There is not a lowered wash basin available.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
    • Lighting levels are good.

Standard Toilet(s) (Lift Lobby 9 - Level 1)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off lift lobby 9, on level 1.
    • The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lifts.
    • There is step-free access into the female and male toilet(s).
    • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • There is not a lowered urinal available in the male toilet(s).
    • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
    • The vertical and horizontal grab rails vary.
    • There is not a lowered wash basin available.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
    • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
    • Lighting levels are good.

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