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Tesco Harwich Express

One Stop Community Stores Ltd, 1 Ramsey Road, Harwich, CO12 4RJ

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Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Ramsey Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • The Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 310cm (width) x 478cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 263cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 17m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Free parking is restricted to 30 minutes.

ATMs (External)

  • There is one ATM.
  • The ATM is located to the right side of the store.
  • The ATM is clearly signed.
  • The approach to the ATM has bollards and a slope.
  • This ATM is a Talking ATM.
  • Headphones for the ATM cannot be provided.
  • This is a cash withdrawal ATM.
  • The height of the ATM features vary between 86cm and 137cm.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the store.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 101cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance.
  • The maximum width between them is 98cm.

Supermarket

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product bins, product displays and additional stock.
  • Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving, self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets and sliding door display cabinets.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Staffed Checkouts

  • The staffed checkout area is located to the right as you enter.
  • The store has a payment counter.
  • There is step-free level access to the staffed checkout area.
  • Payment Counter View
    • The payment counter surveyed is located to the right as you enter the store.
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 89cm.
    • 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.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 122cm.
    • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
    • 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 Checkouts

  • The self-service checkout area is located to the right as you enter the store.
  • There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
  • The store has self-service touchscreens for basket shops.
  • Lowered self-service touchscreens are not available.
  • Standard Touchscreens View
    • The self-service checkout surveyed was a standard touchscreen.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 127cm to 150cm from the floor.
    • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: adjustable font size and a Call for Assistance button.
    • The height of the scanner is 118cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 68cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 68cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 112cm.
    • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
    • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.