Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday 09:30 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 09:30 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 09:30 - 18:00.
- Thursday 09:30 - 20:00.
- Friday 09:30 - 19:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 19:00.
- Sunday 11:00 - 17:00.
Location
- The venue is not in a pedestrian area.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Kingston.
- The nearest underground station is Wimbledon.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park type is underground.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 24 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The car park entrance is on Vicarage Road.
Outside Access (Wood Street Entrance)
- This entrance is located on Wood Street.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 172cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 172cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There are security barriers at the entrance.
- The maximum width between them is 175cm.
Outside Access (Clarence Street Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located facing Clarence Street.
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is not via lift.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- The first and second sets of doors have a low colour contrast.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located off Steadfast Road, on car park levels 1 and 2 .
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 172cm (5ft 7in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is not a second set of doors.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 13/01/2026.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There are fixed loop hearing systems on all till banks. There is a portable loop in giftlist.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are P2, P1, B, G, 1, 1R, 2, and 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
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Escalators
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- Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
- The floors which are accessible by escalator are B, G, 1, 2, and 3.
- The escalators steps are not clearly marked.
- The foot and head of the escalators are not clearly marked.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Other
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- The basement floor is a Waitrose store.
Lift (Wood Street Entrance)
- The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter, via the Wood Street entrance.
- The distance from the Wood Street entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- The ground floor and Level 1 can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 80cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
- The control buttons have a varying colour contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Lift (7 and 8)
- The lift surveyed is located towards left as you enter via Clarence Street entrance.
- The distance from the Clarence Street entrance is 25m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- The floors P2, P1, B, G, 1, 2, and 3 can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 120kg.
- The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 104cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 149cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
- The control buttons have a varying colour contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and an intercom hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
- Lifts 4 and 5 are of similar size and give access to floors 1R, 2, and 3 on the Riverside part of the building.
Link Bridge - Level 1 to 1R
- The stairs are located in the link bridge between levels 1 and 1R.
- Floors 1 to 1R can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 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 height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 15cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Eating and Drinking (The Place to Eat)
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Location and Access
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- The Place To Eat restaurant is located on Level 1R.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is an opening without doors .
- The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
- This area has counters where food and drink can be ordered.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the left as you enter.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 82cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are wall-mounted and available on a board.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Eating and Drinking (Huffkins)
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Location and Access
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- The venue is located towards the right as you exit, via lifts 7 and 8.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is an opening without doors.
- The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located towards the left as you enter.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 95cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available.
- Menus are wall-mounted, available on a board and displayed on the counter.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Toilet with Adaptations (Restaurant - Left Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the restaurant entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the restaurant.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards (automatically).
- The door is push pad activated.
- The door is locked by a push button or pad.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 206cm x 275cm (6ft 9in x 9ft).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 95cm and 140cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 100cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a children's toilet and second handwash basin available within the accessible toilet (photographs 4 and 8).
Parent and Baby Room (Restaurant)
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located to the right as you enter the restaurant.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 10m from the restaurant entrance.
- There is step-free access into the parent and baby room, via lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- The height of the wash basin is 90cm.
- The wash basin tap type is push.
- There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Standard Toilet Facilities (Level 1)
- The female and male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
- The toilets are located on Level 1, before the Link Bridge.
- The distance from the escalators is 14m.
- The most accessible route to the toilets has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into the toilets.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door is automatic.
- The door opens both ways and has a medium colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 120cm.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
- Ambulant cubicles have vertical grab rails on both sides.
- There are horizontal grab rails on both sides.
- Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- Hand drying facilities are a hand dryer.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located on Level 1, before the Link Bridge.
- The distance from lifts 7 and 8 is 45m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door is push pad activated.
- The height of the push pad is 75cm.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 110cm.
- The door has a push button lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 195cm (width) x 212cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 120cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 40cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 80cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 100cm and 140cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Standard Changing Room (Fitting Rooms)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
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Comments
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- The accessible fitting rooms are located adjacent to each clothing department.
Accessible Changing Room (Fitting Room)
- The accessible fitting rooms are located adjacent to each clothing department.
- The photographs show two of the fitting rooms.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
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Comments
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- There are 4 manual wheelchairs available to borrow in the car park.
- There is 1 manual wheelchair available to borrow in the store.
