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Victoria's Secret, Westfield, London

Westfield Shopping Centre, Unit 2046 and 2047, 3 Ariel Way, London, W12 7SL

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Overview

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located in the Westfield Shopping Centre.
    • The name of the car park is Westfield Shopping Centre.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the store.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an opening without doors.

Shop Floor (Ground Floor)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise.
  • Signage is not provided.
  • Customers can obtain online items from a member of staff.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Checkouts

  • The checkout area is located to the rear left, on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
  • The venue has a designated accessible till point and a payment counter.
  • Designated Accessible Till Point View
    • The designated accessible till point is located the middle till in the counter area.
    • If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
    • The designated accessible till point has a knee recess and a lowered counter.
  • Payment Counter View
    • The queue width is under 120cm and there is no need to turn.
    • The height of the payment counter is 97cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a fixed height.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 109cm.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Self-Service Touchscreens View
    • There are similar till on the first floor, to the rear.

Fitting Room with Adaptations

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located to the rear right of the store, at the rear of the fitting area.
    • The fitting room surveyed is female only.
    • The distance from the entrance is 30m.
    • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
    • The width of the opening to the fitting room area is 106cm.
    • There is no signage for the fitting room.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 270cm (width) x 157cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There are no wall mounted grab rails.
    • There is a seated bench available.
    • The seat/chair is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is an assistance bell at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 122cm and 166cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • Fitting room doors lock once they are closed.
      A member of staff is required for access to the fitting rooms.

Standard Fitting Room

  • The fitting room surveyed is located to the rear right of the store, at the rear of the fitting area.
  • The fitting room surveyed is female only.
  • The distance from the entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
  • The width of the opening to the fitting room area is 106cm.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The following is available in the fitting room: a stool, an assistance bell and a mirror.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Fitting room doors lock once they are closed.
    A member of staff is required for access to the fitting rooms.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the rear of the store.
  • Ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Shop Floor (First Floor)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are under 120cm.
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise.
  • Signage is not provided.
  • Customers can obtain online items from a member of staff.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located upstairs and to the rear left.
  • The distance from the stairs on the first floor is 13m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.