Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Whitchurch.
- This station does not have step-free access.
- The nearest step-free train station is Wem.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways and moveable physical obstructions.
- There are no toilet facilities.
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Checkouts
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- Staffed checkouts available include: payment counters.
- Self-service checkouts available include touchscreens for: trolley or basket (combined) shops.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
- A customer service counter is not available.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is not available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Shrewsbury Road.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 23m from the entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
- Free parking is restricted to 30 minutes.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
ATMs (External)
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located outside of the store, on the left before the entrance.
- The ATM is clearly signed.
- The approach to the ATM has bollards and pillars.
- 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 98cm and 138cm.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the store.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- 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 160cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There are security barriers at the entrance.
- The maximum width between them is 153cm.
Supermarket
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product bins, product displays, additional stock and advertising displays.
- Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving and sliding door display cabinets.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is background noise.
- There is product and overhead signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
- 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 from the entrance.
- The store has payment counters.
- There is step-free level access to the staffed checkout area.
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Payment Counter
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- The payment counter surveyed is located to the right from the entrance.
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The height of the counter is 71cm.
- 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 98cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Self-Service Checkouts
- The self-service checkout area is located to the right from the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
- The store has self-service touchscreens for basket and trolley combined shops.
- Lowered self-service touchscreens are not available.
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Standard Touchscreens
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- The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket and trolley shop touchscreen.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 115cm to 136cm 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 96cm.
- The height of the loading area is 43cm.
- The height of the packing area is 71cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 92cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
