Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the borough.
- This venue is situated in Blackpool.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Blackpool North.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Opening Times
- Monday 07:30 - 21:30.
- Tuesday 07:30 - 21:30.
- Wednesday 07:30 - 21:30.
- Thursday 07:30 - 21:30.
- Friday 07:30 - 21:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Sunday 09:00 - 17:00.
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 Church Street Car Park.
- The car park is located on Milbourne Street.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is free parking on the street opposite the venue's entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Milbourne Street.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located inside the entrance.
- There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are low.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is medium.
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Other
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- The services on the floors which are not accessible are the gym.
Restaurant Bar Internal
- The following information is for the café.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Food is not available from the bar.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
- Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- Menus are hand held and wall.
- 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 panini and jacket potatoes.
Swimming Pool
- There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
- There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
- There is not a wet side chair available.
- There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- There are not steps into the swimming pool.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
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Comments
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- The photograph on the right shows the ladder access to the pool.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the 1st floor.
- The fitness suite is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is not level access to the fitness suite.
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IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
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- No staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
- IFI accredited equipment is not available.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
- A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
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Comments
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- People with sight impairments must have a companion.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 13m (14yd) from the swimming pool.
- The standard changing rooms are located straight ahead as you enter the venue.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located in the changing rooms.
- There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Level Change (Shower)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located at the shower entrance.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located withn the accessible toilet.
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 pool area.
- The female and male toilets are 21m (23yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- The photograph shows the route to the toilets from the pool.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.