Located in the heart of Worcester’s historic city centre, the Corn Market is a well known public space surrounded by shops, cafes and key visitor attractions. Positioned just a short distance from Worcester Cathedral and the city’s main shopping areas, it sees a high volume of footfall from both residents and tourists.
The introduction of a Changing Places toilet at Corn Market reflects Worcester’s commitment to improving accessibility within busy public environments.
A Central Location – Improving Access in Worcester
Worcester is a popular destination in the West Midlands, known for its heritage, riverside walks and retail offering. With key landmarks such as Worcester Cathedral, the River Severn and the High Street all within close proximity, ensuring accessible facilities are available in central locations is essential.
By installing a Changing Places facility at Corn Market, the city has created a reliable, fully equipped space that enables people with complex disabilities to spend longer in the city centre. This not only supports individuals and their carers but also encourages more inclusive use of Worcester’s shops, hospitality venues and public spaces.
What’s Inside: Our Specification
Within the Changing Places toilet at Corn Market, Worcester, we installed:
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- Astor OT200 Ceiling Track Hoist, providing safe, smooth and reliable transfers
- Astor Invincible Changing Table, designed for strength, durability and user comfort
- Astor ABW-CP Height Adjustable Wash Basin, supporting both user and carer access
- KwickScreen Privacy Screen, offering flexible privacy within the space
The facility also includes a peninsular WC, grab rails and sufficient circulation space, ensuring it meets the requirements of a fully compliant Changing Places installation.
Why This Matters for the City
Accessible facilities in central, high-footfall locations play a vital role in making cities more inclusive.
The Corn Market Changing Places allows people with complex needs to confidently visit Worcester, knowing there is an appropriate facility available. This reduces the need to plan trips around accessible toilets in out-of-town locations and makes day-to-day activities, shopping and socialising far more achievable.
It also supports Worcester’s wider accessibility goals, helping to create a city centre that works for everyone.
Accessibility in Busy Public Spaces
City centre locations can present challenges when introducing specialist facilities, including limited space, existing infrastructure and high usage demands.
This installation demonstrates how, with the right planning and equipment, a fully compliant Changing Places facility can be successfully integrated into a busy urban setting — without compromising functionality or user experience.
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If you’re working on a public realm, retail or city centre project and want to ensure accessibility is considered from the outset, our team can help.
From specification through to installation, we support architects, consultants and local authorities in delivering fully compliant, practical Changing Places facilities.
