Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Layton.
- There is a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The name of the nearest tram stop is Bispham.
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Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks.
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Gynn Square Car Park.
- The car park is located on Gynn Square.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- On-street parking is also avaliable.
Outside Access (Queens Promenade Bispham)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- Queens Promenade Bispham
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 188cm (6ft 2in).
Level Change (Queens Promenade Bispham)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located next to the tram crossing.
- The ramp/slope is moderate.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
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Comments
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- There are access points onto the cycleway at: North Pier, Gym Square, Uncle Toms Cabin, Bispham, Norbreck, Little Bispham & Anchorsholme.
Outside Access (Gynn Square)
- This information is for the entrance located on Gynn Square.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 440cm (14ft 5in).
Level Change (Gynn Square)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is easy.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Cycleway
- The cycleway runs from Jubilee Garndens at Gynn Square to Bispham.
- The cycleway is aproximately 1 mile in length.
- The pathway along the route is tarmac.
- There are several easy, moderate and steep slopes along the route.
- There are benches along the route.
- Some of the benches have a shelter.
- The route takes in a lot of the Illuminations.
- The path is wider than 150cm all the way along.
- The width of the the path varies along the route.
- There are viewing points with binoculars along the route.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located in the toilet block, next to the stop.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- 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 145cm x 230cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
- There is not 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is sensor.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are 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 the left.
- 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 44cm (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 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located in the toilet block.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is a 20p charge to use the toilet.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grass areas along the cycleway.