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Overview

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• About View
  • Blakemere Village is a retail shopping village.
  • Services available in the venue include: multiple retail outlets, bars and eateries, children's play barn, craft centre and multiple leisure activities.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Cuddington.
  • The nearest bus station is Northwich.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is also a stepped entrance into the Courtyard as well as a level entrance with a shutter half pulled down.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the shops on Birchwood lane and most areas from the lower car park.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and bollards.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request).
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located in the Village Restaurant, in the toilet block between the Courtyard and the Village Restaurant and near the Birchwood Lane shops.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located in the Village Restaurant, between the Village Restaurant and the Courtyard and next to the Visitor Information Centre.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilets with adaptations.

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Parking (Lower Car Park - Standard Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the right as you enter the site.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Parking (Electric Vehicle Charging - Out of Order)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on the right as you enter the site.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • This area is located in the Blakemere Touring Park car park but is available to all.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are 4 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The charging points require an app.
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Car Parks View
  • As of January 2026 the Electric Vehicle Charging Points are currently out of use with no planned repair date. .

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Parking (Upper Car Park - Standard and Blue Badge Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located opposite the Village Restaurant.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac, concrete and compacted earth.
  • There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 264cm (width) x 370cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The nearest designated bay is 28m from the Village Restaurant entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Access Point (Accessible Route to Courtyard)

• This access point is located to the left of the main courtyard building.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access.
• There is an open gap.
• The width of the opening is 130cm.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.

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Entrance (Accessible Entrance to Courtyard)

• This entrance is located at the far side of the Courtyard from the Village Restaurant.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 187cm.
• The door has a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via a very easy ramp as you enter.

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Outdoor Spaces (The Courtyard)

• The following is available in this area: an outdoor cobbled courtyard area with a covered pergola.
• Outdoor areas consist of cobbled surfaces.
• There are no footpaths.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have stepped access: there are two steps to access the pergola in the centre of the courtyard.
• The cobbled surface in the courtyard is somewhat undulating.

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Outdoor Spaces (Grounds)

• The following is available in this area: a toilet block and a visitor centre.
• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac and grass.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: throughout the grounds.
• There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have bollards.

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Entrance (Visitor Information Centre)

• This entrance is located at the front of the Visitor Information Centre building.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 94cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a medium visual contrast.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 126cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception (Visitor Information Centre)

• The reception is located ahead as you enter.
• The distance from the Visitor Information Centre entrance is 3m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 111cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has a television and glazed screens.
• There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.

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Entrance (Village Restaurant)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 138cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors.
• The second set of doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 138cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a short slight ramp at the threshold of the second door.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Eating and Drinking (Village Restaurant)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Village Restaurant is located at the rear of the site, opposite the upper car park.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
• Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, buffet counters, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
  • Full table service is available.
  • Menus are handheld and wall-mounted.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located ahead after entering the building.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 117cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has mirrors and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Area (Cheshire Craft Workshop)

• The Cheshire Craft Workshop is located between the Courtyard and the Village Restaurant.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• The entrance door has a raised threshold.
• Facilities available in this area include: arts and crafts tables.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• Access throughout the area may include narrow walkways.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Counter (Cheshire Craft Workshop)

• The counter is located at the far end of the Cheshire Craft Workshop.
• The distance from the Cheshire Craft Workshop entrance is 17m.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 92cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Cheshire Craft Workshop - Studio)

• The room is located to the right of the main Cheshire Craft Workshop.
• The distance from the Cheshire Craft Workshop entrance is 8m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free access via ramp into the room.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
• The short but steep ramp is just before the door threshold.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 79cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Village Restaurant - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located off the main seating area.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 16m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 144cm (width) x 177cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 68cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 77cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 107cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 142cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 85cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Next to Courtyard - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located between the Courtyard and the Village Restaurant.
  • The distance from the accessible Courtyard entrance is 80m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 130cm (width) x 223cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 86cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 177cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 88cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.