Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Anderton Boat Lift - Visitor Centre.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/cheshire-west-and-chester-council/cheshire-west-and-chester/access-guides/anderton-boat-lift-visitor-centre
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Comments
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- There are standard toilets facilities on the boat.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Northwich.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking charges apply for the nearby public Pay and Display car park, operated by the council.
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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 Anderton Nature Park.
- The car park is located next to the venue.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located next to the main entrance.
Outside Access (Boat Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the dock side at the boat entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 105cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located at the boat entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is portable.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located at the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- The height of the step can vary due to water level heights in the canal.
Level Change (Boat)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading down from the second set of doors.
- There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are not 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.
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
Lift (Boat)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the second set of doors.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 89cm x 160cm (2ft 11in x 5ft 3in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Level Change (Visitor Centre - Boat Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right of the visitors centre entrance.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
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Comments
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- The ramp is used to unload after the boat trip and the lift experience.
Level Change (Lower Dockside Level)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the boat entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on the pathway leading to the boat entrance.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not 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.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- Wheelchairs users must use the pathway in the grounds to access the boat entrance.
- There is a buggy for assistance down to the boat entrance.
Buggy - Assistance
- There is a buggy cart available to assist wheelchair users and impaired walkers to the boat entrance at the lower dockside.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There is a safety briefing at the start.
- There are tour guides on the boat.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- There are 2 accessible toilets available in the visitor centre and one available in the grounds.
- For more information please visit the guide for the visitor centre.
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 Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the left of the lift.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located inside the standard toilet, next to the sink.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level 1.