Access Guide
Summary
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Services Available
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- In this store these services are available; National/Health Lottery and Costa Coffee Express.
- Please click here for the opening times and more specific information on the services available within the store (new tab).
Getting Here
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Parking
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- The store does not have its own parking facilities.
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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 Co-op Store which is approximately 35m away on Broad Street with links to Dorchester, Weymouth & Melcombe Regis.
- For more information on First Bus Wessex please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Axminster Station.
- Axminster Station is approximately 6.8 miles from the store with links to Exeter St. Davis, London Waterloo and Salisbury.
- For more information on Network Rail please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Axminster Station please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a colleague available for help and assistance.
- Assistance can be asked for at the checkouts or by asking one of the Tesco colleagues in store.
- 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 seat/chair available within the store.
- There is a defibrillator in store.
- The types of trolley available at this store include; standard (shallow).
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a Tesco Grocery Click+Collect service in the store.
- There is not a Tesco 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.
Public Parking
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- There is a/are clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Broad Street.
- The dimensions of the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 250cm x 700cm (8ft 2in x 22ft 12in).
- There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for Parking is limited to 3 hours with no return within 1 hour. There is only 1 Blue Badge car parking bay. only.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Standard on street parking is available.
- The standard on street parking is located on Broad Street.
- Parking is limited to 1 hour between 7am and 6pm everyday, with no return within 1 hour.
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Public Car Park
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- There is a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
- The public car park is located on Broad Street.
- The name of the car park is NCP Car Park Lyme Regis Pitthouse.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
- The NCP car park entrance is next to the store. There are 2 Blue Badge parking bays. There is a long slight slope to Broad Street.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
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Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is tarmac.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- The store is on a steep hill and assistance would be needed from the NCP car park and on Broad Street.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
- There is/are 2 unmarked step(s){Dropdown}.
ATM(s)
- The ATM(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance .
- The ATM(s) is/are 3m from the entrance.
- The controls/screen heights vary between 100cm and 127cm.
- There is not a lowered ATM available.
Entrance
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front the store on Broad Street.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Tesco express'.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance area which may look like a hole to some people.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not 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 156cm.
- 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 133cm.
- There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
- The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 120cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance before you enter.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance before you enter.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps are 30cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
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+.
- Some aisles are obstructed by product bins and cages.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Resting/seating areas are not available in this store.
- A seat can be made available if required.
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Signage
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- Overhead aisle signage is not provided.
Checkouts
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Checkout Area
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- The checkout(s) is/are located to the left after 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 clearly signed.
- The lighting levels at the checkout(s) are good.
- There is a/are staffed 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 a lowered section at the staffed checkout(s).
- The height of the lowered section at the staffed checkout(s) is 70cm.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the staffed checkout(s).
- The chip & pin card machines are not accessible from the staffed checkout(s).
- There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) at the staffed checkout(s).
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Some of the hearing assistance systems are signed.
- Colleagues are not trained to use the hearing assistance system(s).
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were tested on 11/10/2021.
- The hearing assistance system(s) was/were working at the time of testing.
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Self-Service Checkout(s)
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- The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 90cm and 130cm.
- The chip & pin card machines are not accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
- Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
