Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include open and covered shopping areas, outdoor and indoor seating, mobile kiosks, restaurants, cafés, a cinema, cycle parking, and multi-storey car parks.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Bracknell.
Opening Times
- Monday to Saturday 9:00 to 18:00
- Sunday 11:00 to 17:00
- Please note that store and restaurant opening hours vary, visitors are advised to check with individual stores/restaurants before travelling.
Parking
- The Lexicon has its own multi-storey car park, The Avenue Car Park.
- There are 69 Blue Badge parking bays on levels LG, 1, 2, 3, and 4.
- There are not any designated parent and child parking bays.
- There is a 2m (6ft 7in) height restriction to enter the car park.
- There are alternative car parks on Princess Square, Albert Road, and Braccan Walk.
- There are 26 Blue Badge parking bays in the Princess Square car park.
- There are not any designated parent and child parking bays in the Princess Square car park.
- There is a 1.98m (6ft 6in) height restriction to enter the Princess Square car park.
- There are 8 Blue Badge parking bays in the Albert Road car park.
- There are not any designated parent and child parking bays in the Albert Road car park.
- There is a 1.9m (6ft 6in) height restriction to enter the Albert Road car park.
- There are 5 Blue Badge parking bays in the Braccan Walk car park, on levels 2 and 2A.
- There are 5 parent and child parking bays in the Braccan Walk car park on level 2.
- There is a 2m (6ft 7in) height restriction to enter the Braccan Walk car park.
- For information on opening times and parking charges click here (opens in new tab).
The Lexicon
- The Lexicon is an open air shopping area situated in the centre of Bracknell, and is home to shops, a cinema, cafés and restaurants.
- The ground surface in the shopping area ranges from concrete tiles to block paving.
- Bench seating is situated throughout the area.
- Bracknell Market runs on Fridays and Saturdays 09:00 - 16:00 outside Princess Square.
- For onsite enquiries about The Lexicon, there are numerous security staff wearing hi-viz vests available to assist.
- Alternatively the Management Suite is located in the Welcome Hall, on the lower ground level of The Avenue Car Park.
Princess Square to Braccan Walk
- The distance between Princess Square and Braccan Walk is approximately 100m.
- This section begins at Princess Square and continues left along Braccan Walk to the intersection at High Street.
- Looking along Braccan Walk, the entrance to Princess Square shopping centre is on the left, with benches on the right hand side.
- The thoroughfare here is approximately 18m wide, and there is a very slight slope along the length of Braccan Walk.
- There is also a very slight camber towards the centre of the thoroughfare.
- Heading along Braccan Walk there are benches in the middle of the thoroughfare after approximately 30m.
- There are shops on both sides, and cafés on the left with outdoor seating which may serve to reduce the width of the thoroughfare.
- There are also benches and trees in the centre of the thoroughfare, restricting access width to approximately 5m.
Union Square
- The length of this section is approximately 25m.
- This section begins where Braccan Walk opens into Union Square.
- The pedestrianised High Street runs across Braccan Walk from left to right here.
- There are restaurants, pubs and seating located around the side of the square.
- Heading straight across Union Square for approximately 20m, Braccan Walk continues towards The Avenue.
Braccan Walk to The Avenue
- The length of this section is approximately 75m and begins at Union Square, with Five Guys restaurant on the left.
- After leaving Union Square, Braccan Walk continues on an incline with a slight slope towards The Avenue.
- The thoroughfare here is covered, with benches situated along the centre of the thoroughfare after approximately 20m.
- The Avenue is a further 50m along Braccan Walk.
The Avenue to Eagle Lane
- The distance from The Avenue to Eagle Lane is approximately 125m.
- This section begins looking towards Eagle Lane, with Braccan Walk on the left.
- The pedestrianised level thoroughfare is laid to block paving along its entire length.
- The Avenue is approximately 20m wide with a tree and flowerbeds in the middle.
- There are cafés with outdoor seating in the centre of the thoroughfare, which reduce the width to approximately 3m.
- Heading further along, there are shops on both sides, the thoroughfare opening out to full width.
Eagle Lane to High Street
- The distance from Eagle Lane to High Street is approximately 115m.
- This section begins at the end of The Avenue looking along Eagle Lane with The Avenue behind.
- The width of the thoroughfare here is approximately 10m.
- The is a very slight slope along the length of Eagle Lane.
- There is tiled paving with a slight camber towards the centre of the thoroughfare.
- There is a covering which runs along the length of Eagle Lane.
- Heading along Eagle Lane, there are restaurants on both sides with outdoor seating which reduces the width of the thoroughfare.
- After approximately 50m there is outdoor restaurant seating on both sides, reducing the width to approximately 4m.
- Further along the lane there are bollards on the left hand side, with a minimum access width of 190cm.
Changing Places (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located on the ground level of The Avenue Car Park.
- The facility is approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the entrance to the car park from The Avenue.
- There is level access into the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do need a key for the facility.
- It is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the Management Suite, in the Welcome Hall on the lower ground level of The Avenue Car Park.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 285cm x 390cm (9ft 4in x 12ft 10in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 280cm (9ft 2in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
- Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the entrance to the car park from The Avenue.
- This accessible toilet is located on the ground level of The Avenue Car Park.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 310cm (4ft 12in x 10ft 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 clinical waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 169cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground level of The Avenue Car Park.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the entrance to the car park from The Avenue.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
Parent and Baby Room
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located on the ground level of The Avenue Car Park.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 26m from the entrance to the car park from The Avenue.
- There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
- Staff do 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 once extended is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 80cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There are 2 parent and baby rooms in this location.
Access Guides Available For (The Lexicon)
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Shopping
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- Accessorize - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Beauty Base - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Beaverbrooks - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Boots - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Card Factory - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Charles Tyrwhitt - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Clintons - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Ernest Jones - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- F.Hinds - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Fat Face - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Fenwick - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Flying Tiger Corporation - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Foot Locker - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- GAME - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- H&M - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Hotel Chocolat - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Joules - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- L'Occitane - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Millets - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Moss Bros - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Matalan - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Mountain Warehouse - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Office - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Pandora - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Primark - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Seasalt Cornwall - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Smiggle - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Superdry - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Timberland - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- TK Maxx - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Vodafone - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
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Eating and Drinking
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- Bar Torino - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Bill's - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Blue's Smokehouse - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Brown Bag - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Bull - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Coffee Barker - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Gourmet Burger Kitchen - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Greggs - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Las Iguanas - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Pizza Express - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Pret - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Tang's - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- TGI Fridays - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Wagamama - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
- Zizzi - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
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