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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Leave the M55 at Junction 3 and follow the A585 towards Fleetwood for approximately 7 miles. At the roundabout, turn left onto Norcross Lane. The College is signposted from here.
  • This campus has car parks available.
• By Bus View
  • Bus routes 3, 9, 12 and 22 all stop on Ashfield Road outside the campus.
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is Layton, which is approximately 2 miles from the campus. This is served by Northern Trains. From here, take Bus 9 from the Benson Road stop, or Bus 12 from the Benson Road stop (on Plymouth Road) to the College. Blackpool North station, served by Northern and Virgin Trains, is approximately 3.5 miles from the campus. Bus 3 or 22 go to the campus from the nearby Dickson Road (D1) bus stop.
• By Tram View
  • The nearest tram stop is Norbreck, which is approximately 1.3 miles from the campus.
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the campus page on the College website for more details on getting to the campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the Blackpool Transport website for details of buses and trams in Blackpool.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Please see the National Rail website for details of trains to the Blackpool stations.
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• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Blackpool North Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • Layton Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Learning Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01253 504 356.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Applying to the College - School Leavers please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01253 504 322.
• Email: [email protected].
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• Telephone Number: 01253 504 346.
• Email: [email protected].

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Hospitality, Tourism and Sport, Society, Health and Childhood, Hair, Beauty and Related Therapies and National Gaming Academy.

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• Comments View
  • The building houses the following: Ground floor - Cyber cafe (Refectory), Students Union and L & ITS Help Desk.
  • 1st Floor - Society, Health and Childhood.
  • 2nd Floor - Regional Gaming Academy, Hair, Beauty and related therapies.
  • 3rd Floor - Business and Professional Studies, School of Catering and Food Production, School of Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality.
  • 4th Floor - School of Catering and Food Production.
  • 5th Floor - School of Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality.
  • 6th Floor - the Casino Training Centre and Level 6 Restaurant.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:45 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 21:30.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 21:30.
• Thursday 09:00 - 21:30.
• Friday 07:45 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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• Comments View
  • Out of term time opening hours are 08:00 to 18:00.

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Parking (Campus Car Parks)

• There is a designated drop off point.
• The drop off point is located in front of the Hub.

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  • There are a total of 24 Blue Badge parking bays located throughout the campus.
  • There are 3 located outside The Hub, 5 next to Bispham Building, 4 next to Singleton Building, 5 at the rear of Elswick Building and 7 next to Thornton Building. The bays are 480cm x 360cm.
  • There is general parking in all of the car parks.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - The Hub)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 121cm (3ft 12in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance - The Hub)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• Comments View
  • There is a third set of doors at this entrance. The third set of doors are double, automatic and have an opening width of 170cm.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader is 116cm.

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Outside Access (Hub Foyer)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the hub to the right as you enter.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).

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Outside Access (STREET EATS)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located outside on the left side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 96cm (3ft 2in).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Opening Times (Retreat Cafe)

• Monday 08:15 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 08:15 - 18:30.
• Wednesday 08:15 - 18:30.
• Thursday 08:15 - 16:00.
• Friday 08:15 - 15:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Retreat Cafe)

• The following information is for the café.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 3m (3yd 10in) from the cafe entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals.

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  • The Retreat Cafe is located on the ground floor of the building.
  • There are 2 tables designated for wheelchair users.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
  • The stairs are located ahead on entering via the Hub entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the Hub Entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional staircase located at the rear of the building and the details are the same.
  • Use of these stairs also allows access to the 1st floor of both Bispham Building and The Hub.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the left as you enter from The Hub entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Hub foyer entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 178cm (3ft 6in x 5ft 10in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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  • There is a bank of 2 lifts and the details are the same for both.
  • Use of this lift also allows access to the 1st floor of both Bispham Building and The Hub.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Level 6 Restaurant)

• The following information is for the restaurant.
• Once inside, there is not level access to the service.
• Full table service is available.
• Food or drinks are not ordered from the counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 2m (2yd 7in) from the restaurant entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals.

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  • The restaurant is open Tuesday to Friday for lunch and Tuesday to Thursday for dinner. A set menu is available, booking is advised.

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Level Change (Level 6 Restaurant)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located in the middle of the restaurant to the left as you enter.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 135cm (4ft 5in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the middle of the restaurant to the right as you enter.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are adjustable.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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  • The front part of the restaurant is ramp and step free.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor Restaurant - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located at the right rear of the Retreat restaurant.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the Retreat restaurant entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 137cm x 187cm (4ft 6in x 6ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • 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 nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 88cm.
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Third Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the left as you exit the lifts on the third floor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 162cm x 228cm (5ft 4in x 7ft 6in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are additional accessible toilets located on floors 1,2,4,5 and 6.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the left as you exit the lifts on first floor.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.