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The Bridges Shopping Centre

The Bridges, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR1 3DR

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Location

  • The venue is located within The Bridges Shopping Centre.
  • The venue is in a pedestrian area.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Sunderland.
  • The nearest Metro Station is Sunderland.

Parking

  • For parking details, please see the separate Bridges Shopping Centre car park guides.

Outside Access (Crowtree Road North Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on Crowtree Road, leading from High Street West.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 145cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • Comments View
    • There are a set of manual double doors to the left and right of the automatic doors, which have the same measurements.

Outside Access (Crowtree Road South Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located in Crowtree Road, near to the junction with Vine Place and Holmeside.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 145cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • Comments View
    • There are a set of manual double doors to the left and right of the automatic doors, which have the same measurements.

Outside Access (Market Square Entrance 1)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located in Market Square, with Caffè Nero to the left.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 176cm.
  • Comments View
    • There are a set of manual double doors to the left of the automatic doors, which have the same measurements.

Outside Access (Market Square Entrance 2)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located in Market Square, with Caffè Nero on the right.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 176cm.
  • Comments View
    • There are a set of manual double doors to the left of the automatic doors, which have the same measurements.

Outside Access (Brougham Street Entrance 1)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on Brougham Street.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
  • Comments View
    • There are a set of manual double doors and a single manual door to the left of the automatic doors.

Outside Access (Brougham Street Entrance 2)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located in Brougham Street, at the end of the street next to the Marie Curie Cancer Care rear entrance.
    • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 158cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 8cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Music is played throughout the shopping centre.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Eating and Drinking (Greggs Cafe)

  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located next to the Market Square entrances.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
  • Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the cafe entrance.
  • The standard height for tables is 72cm.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Takeaway cutlery is available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Menus are wall only.
  • Menus are not available in Braille.
  • Menus are not available in large print.
  • Picture menus are available.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

Other Floors (Rooftop Car Park to Shopping Centre 1)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are not 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 moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • The stairs are in the corridor to the left, after the lift as you enter from the Brougham Street entrance 1 and on the south side of the rooftop car park, opposite rooftop car park entrance 2.

Lift (Rooftop Car Park to Shopping Centre 1)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located in the corridor to the left as you enter from the Brougham Street entrance 1 and on the south side of the rooftop car park, opposite rooftop car park entrance 2.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
  • Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
  • The lift is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the Brougham Street entrance 1.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 128cm (4ft 2in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 125cm x 245cm (4ft 1in x 8ft).
  • There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of 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.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

Other Floors (Rooftop Car Park to Shopping Centre 2)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are not 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 moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • The stairs are located to the right as you enter from the Brougham Street entrance 2 and next to Rosscare Mobility on level 2 as you enter from the rooftop car park.

Lift (Rooftop Car Park to Shopping Centre 2)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the right as you enter from the Brougham Street entrance 2 and next to Rosscare Mobility on level 2 as you enter from the rooftop car park.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
  • Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
  • The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Brougham Street entrance 2.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 180cm x 170cm (5ft 11in x 5ft 7in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of 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.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There is another lift to the right, which has the same specifications.

Toilet with Adaptations (Brougham Street - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Brougham Street entrance 1.
    • This accessible toilet is located in the corridor to the left as you enter.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • 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 an attendant.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 250cm (6ft 7in x 8ft 2in).
    • 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush 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 non-infectious waste disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • There is another facility to the left of the one surveyed, which has a right hand transfer space.

Standard Toilet(s) (Brougham Street)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • 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 in the corridor to the left as you enter.
    • The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Brougham Street entrance 1.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
    • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located in the far end cubicle of the female and male toilets.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • Comments View
    • The far end cubicles are slightly wider with no handrails.

Baby Changing Room - Ground Floor

  • The baby changing room is located in the corridor to the left as you enter from the Brougham Street entrance 1, next to the toilet with adaptations.
  • The baby changing room door opens away from you, is single, heavy and 91cm wide.
  • The baby changing table once extended is 87cm in height.
  • There is a sink, hand dryer and bin available in the room.

Baby Changing Room - First Floor

  • The baby changing room is located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the rooftop car park to shopping centre 1 lift.
  • The door to the room opens away from you push, is single, heavy and 91cm wide.
  • There is one baby changing table which is 86cm in height.
  • There is a table, chairs with armrests, sink and bin available within the room.

Additional Info

  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.