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Useful Information

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• Telephone Number: 01253 504 356.
• Email: [email protected]
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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 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.
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  • 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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• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Blackpool North Station DisabledGo Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • Layton Station DisabledGo Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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COVID-19 Information (Blackpool and The Fylde College)

• The information in this section was taken in February 2021.
• All campuses are on restricted hours including some temporary closures, all visitors will be accompanied at all times and any closed campuses can be opened upon request.
• All visitors must present at the main entrance for sign in and temperatures check.
• All unnecessary entrances are closed.
• Extra sanitising stations are at every entrance, at strategic points on the campus, and in every room on campus.
• Only authorised staff, contractors and students who are pre-booked can attend site.
• All rooms have a Covid safe capacity.
• One way systems have been introduced in higher traffic areas.
• Keep left protocols are in place.
• Floor markings and extensive wall and floor signage has been installed.
• Protective screens have been installed at every customer contact point on all campuses.
• Lifts have been restricted to one person only.
• There is a limited capacity as per the door markings, for each toilet facility on site.
• All toilets have windows open and electrical hand blower/dryers out of use.
• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a theatre, studios and a singing room.

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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.

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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.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 108cm (3ft 7in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located on the right as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is steep.
• 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 both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on the left as you face the entrance.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in).

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• Comments View
  • The entrance is push pad operated and the push pad is at a height of 102cm.

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Level Change (Rear Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is slight.

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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 allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • 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.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the control box.
• Comments View
  • This staircase is a spiral staircase.
• Comments View
  • This staircase is a spiral staircase.

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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 loops are all within the theatre.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial 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.
• 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 is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 185cm (8ft 2in x 6ft 1in).
  • 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 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 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 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.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • 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 are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • 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 are bright.

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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.