Access Guide
Useful Information
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- Telephone Number: 01253 504 356.
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- Telephone Number: 01253 504 322.
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- Telephone Number: 01253 504 346.
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Getting Here
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By Road
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- 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.
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By Bus
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- Bus routes 3, 9, 12 and 22 all stop on Ashfield Road outside the campus.
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By Train
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- 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.
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is Norbreck, which is approximately 1.3 miles from the campus.
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Useful Links
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- 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.
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- Please see the National Rail website for details of trains to the Blackpool stations.
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Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a theatre, studios and a singing room.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Blackpool.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest National Rail station is Blackpool North.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- There are 5 designated bays located at the rear of the Theatre Building. These bays are 490 x 370cm. There are also a further 2 designated bays located at the rear of the South Building. These bays are 450 x 320cm. The route to any of the college buildings is accessible to a wheelchair user, with assistance, because of slopes and ramps.
- The entrance to the car park is barrier controlled and is linked to the main reception by an intercom system.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building opposite the Central Hub Building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- 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 single.
- The width of the door opening is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The ramp is 120cm at the entrance but widens out to over 150cm 3m beyond the ramp entrance.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played during performances only.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- The stairs are located beyond the main entrance to the left.
- The stairs are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
- There are 14 steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is not a landing.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the control box.
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Comments
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- This staircase is a spiral staircase that gives access to the control box.
Theatre
- There are not designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Wheelchairs are left with you.
- A companion may sit with you.
- Companions sit behind the patron.
- It is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
- This venue does not provide audio described performances.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
- A deposit is not required for the sound enhancement system.
- The rows suitable for hearing assistance systems are all within the theatre.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the left as you enter the main entrance.
- 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 185cm (8ft 2in x 6ft 1in).
- There is not 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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, non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 82cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- 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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the left as you enter.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the left as you enter.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.