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Overview

About View
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Parking and Public Transport View
- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- There is a public car park nearby.
- The name of the nearest car park is Sidcup Station Pay & Display.
- View information on Sidcup Station (opens new tab) .
- The nearest step-free train station is Sidcup.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
Getting In and Around View
- There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There are no toilet facilities.
Getting Help and Assistance View
- There is no seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.

Car Park View
- The car park is located at the rear of the store.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 60m from the entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
Charges and Restrictions View
- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 90 minutes.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop-off point available.

This entrance is located to the right of the store.
The entrance area is clearly signed.
There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
The ramp has a steep gradient with resting areas.
The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
The ramp bypasses the steps.
There are 2 steps with handrails on both sides.
The handrails are easy to grip.
The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
The height of the highest step is 16cm.
The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
The doors open by sliding.
The width of the opening is 230cm.
The doors have a low visual contrast.
There is step-free level access as you enter.

There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
Some aisles are obstructed by pillars.
There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout this area.
There is background noise.
Signage is provided.
Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
The click and collect touchscreen is at the rear of the store.
The minimum and maximum heights of the touchscreen once condensed is 105cm to 140cm.