Access Guide
Summary
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Services Available
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- The following Tesco services are available at this store; electric vehicle charging points, F&F Clothing, Tesco Mobile shop, a petrol station, Scan as you Shop and a pharmacy.
- In this store these services are available; photo services, National/Health Lottery, Rug Doctor (Carpet Cleaning), Photobooths, Air & Water unit, Self Service Jet Wash and Car Vac unit.
- Please click here for the opening times and more specific information on the services available within the store (new tab).
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Facilities Available
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- The following facilities are available at this store; an accessible toilet, standard toilets and baby changing facilities.
Getting Here
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Parking
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- The store has its own parking facilities.
- Additional parking is not available at the petrol station.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the store entrance.
- The nearest bus stop is 130m away on site with direct links to Hornsea, Hull and surrounding areas.
- For more information on bus times. please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Hornsea Southgate.
- Hornsea Southgate station is 0.2 miles away with direct links to Hull and the East Coast main line.
- For more information on train times. please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
- The customer service desk is to the right as you enter. There is a member of staff available at the customer service desk to give help and assistance. There is also normally a member of staff on the shop floor or at the checkouts to give help and assistance.
- This store is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
- The Sunflower Lanyard Scheme helps people with hidden disabilities which aren’t always obvious – such as autism, dementia and visual or hearing impairments.
- There is not a colleague trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- There is a/are wheelchair(s) available to borrow.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact the customer service desk.
- There is a seat/chair available within the store.
- There is a defibrillator in store.
- The types of trolley available at this store include; standard (shallow), standard (large) with baby seat and wheelchair attachable.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a Tesco Grocery Click+Collect service in the store.
- There is not a portable hearing assistance system.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
Parking
- The store does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located off of Southgate, at the front of the store.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Parking
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- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
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Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 225cm x 460cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bays have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
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Paying
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- Parking is free for up to 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Parking is free for 2 hours and 30 minutes.
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Access from the Car Park
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- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- Pedestrian walkways are available in the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance(s) is tarmac.
- There is a pedestrian crossing between the designated Blue Badge parking bays and the entrance.
- The pedestrian crossing is level (flush) with the Blue Badge parking bays and is level with the approach to the entrance(s).
- The pedestrian crossing has tactile paving on both sides.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is a/are clearly marked drop-off point(s).
- The drop-off point(s) is/are located at the front left of the car park, in front of the store.
- The route from the drop-off point(s) to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
Electric Vehicle Charging Points
- There is a/are electric vehicle charging point(s) available.
- The provider of the charging point(s) is Pod Point.
- Fast charging is available.
- The electric vehicle charging point(s) is/are located at the front left of the car park.
- Colleagues are able to provide assistance with the electric vehicle charging points.
- Please contact the customer service desk for help and assistance.
- There is/are 2 electric vehicle charging point(s).
- The electric vehicle charging bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 465cm.
- The charging point(s) is/are located to the side as you approach the bay(s).
- The height range of the electric vehicle charging point controls/screen is 90cm to 185cm.
- The height range of the electric vehicle charging point nozzle slot is 114cm to 115cm.
- An app is required to use the charging point(s).
- Charging for all users is limited to 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Payment signs are provided.
- Payment signs are clearly presented.
- For more information and a guide to electric vehicle charging please click here.
- There is not a/are not designated electric vehicle charging point(s) available for Blue Badge holders.
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tarmac.
- There are bollards on the approach.
- The height of the bollard(s) is 100cm.
- The bollards have a visual identification band.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 174cm.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
ATM(s)
- The ATM(s) is/are located outside, at the front left of the store.
- The ATM(s) is/are 20m from the store entrance.
- There are bollards on the approach to the ATM(s).
- The height of the bollard(s) is 111cm.
- The bollards have a visual identification band.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 108cm.
- The controls/screen heights vary between 75cm and 130cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
Entrance (Store Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the store.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'TESCO'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 173cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 218cm.
- There are identical sets of doors at either side of the entrance foyer.
- There are security pillars at the entrance doors.
- The security pillars do contrast visually with the flooring.
- The minimum width between the security pillars is 214cm.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitisers range between 119cm and 127cm.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Getting Around
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout the store.
- The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
- The minimum aisle width is 127cm.
- Some aisles are obstructed by product bins, floor stacked display items and end gondolas.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Resting/seating areas are available in this store.
- Resting/seating areas are located Seating is available at the front of the store as you exit the checkouts.
- There is bench seating only.
- Background music is played at all times.
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Signage
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- Overhead aisle signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the store.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Comments
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- There is a Tesco Mobile display stand at the front of aisle 16 at the front left of the store, just past F&F Clothing.
F&F Clothing
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F&F Clothing
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- F&F Clothing is located at the front left of the store.
- F&F Clothing is approximately 25m from the store entrance.
- Clear signage for F&F Clothing is not visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to F&F Clothing.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to F&F Clothing.
- F&F Clothing is clearly signed.
- The majority of aisle widths are not 150cm+.
- The minimum aisle width is 127cm.
- Some aisles are obstructed by product bins and end gondolas.
- There is flooring in this area which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Lighting levels are good.
- Resting/seating areas are not available in this area.
- A seat can be made available if required.
- Background music is played at all times.
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Counter
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- There is no counter within F&F Clothing. Customers are requested to take their purchases to the checkouts.
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Standard Fitting Room(s)
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- There are no fitting rooms within F&F Clothing. Customers are requested to try their items at home,.
Pharmacy
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Pharmacy Area
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- The Pharmacy is located at the rear, centre left of the store.
- The Pharmacy is approximately 50m from the store entrance.
- Clear signage for the Pharmacy is not visible from the lift.
- There is step-free access to the Pharmacy.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the Pharmacy.
- The Pharmacy is clearly signed.
- There is flooring in this area which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Resting/seating areas are available in this area.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- Background music is played at all times.
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Counter
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- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter.
- The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- The height of the counter is 100cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is a bell to attract attention.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the counter.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Colleagues are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 24/11/2021.
- The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
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Consultation Room(s)
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- The pharmacy has 1 consultation room(s) available.
- The consultation room is 3m from the pharmacy counter.
- The consultation room is clearly signed.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the consultation room.
- There is a/are door(s) leading into the consultation room.
- There is written signage on or near the door.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The clear door width is 86cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the consultation room.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- Background music is played at all times.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The consultation room is fully enclosed.
Checkouts
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Checkout Area
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- The checkout(s) is/are located at the front of the store, to the left as you enter.
- There is step-free access to the checkout(s).
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the checkout(s).
- The checkout(s) is/are not clearly signed.
- The lighting levels at the checkout(s) are good.
- There is a/are staffed checkout(s), basket only checkout(s) and self-service checkout(s).
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Staffed Checkout(s)
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- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the staffed checkout(s).
- The staffed checkout(s) is not/are not placed in front of a plain background.
- The height of the staffed checkout(s) is/are 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the staffed checkout(s).
- The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the staffed checkout(s).
- There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) at the staffed checkout(s).
- The following staffed checkout(s) have a hearing assistance system; checkout 16.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system(s) is/are signed.
- Colleagues are trained to use the hearing assistance system(s).
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance systems were tested at the following staffed checkout(s); checkout 16.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 24/11/2021.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were working at the time of testing.
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Basket Only Checkout(s)
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- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the basket only checkout(s).
- The basket only checkout(s) is/are placed in front of a plain background.
- The height of the basket only checkout(s) is/are 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the basket only checkout(s).
- The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the basket only checkout(s).
- There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) at the basket only checkout(s).
- The height of the basket shelf is 75cm.
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Self-Service Checkout(s)
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- The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 63cm and 140cm.
- The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
- Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
- The height of the basket shelf is 54cm. The height of the bagging shelf is 50cm.
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Scan as you Shop
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- Scan as you Shop shares the self service checkouts.
Counter (Customer Service Desk)
- The counter is located at the front right of the store, to the right as you enter.
- The counter is approximately 5m from the store entrance.
- The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the counter.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
- The counter is clearly signed.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter.
- The counter is not placed in front of a plain background.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- The height of the counter is 100cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the counter.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Colleagues are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 24/11/2021.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
Toilet with Adaptations (Front Left of Store - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located at the front left of the store, just past the checkouts.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the store entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 220cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a sensor flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- 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 57cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a backrest.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- 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).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is sensor.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 99cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located at the front left of the store, just past the checkouts.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the store entrance.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Male Standard Toilets)
- There is a ramp/slope located in the entrance to the male standard toilets.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the male standard toilets.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 98cm.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
Parent and Baby Room
- There is a parent and baby room.
- The parent and baby room is located at the front left of the store, just past the checkouts.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 30m from the store entrance.
- There is step-free access into the parent and baby room.
- A colleague does not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is pictorial 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 is 84cm.
- 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 74cm.
- The wash basin tap type is sensor.
- 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.
- The lighting levels are good.
