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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include aviaries and public flying displays.

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Opening Times

• Monday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.

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• Comments View
  • Public flying displays are at 13:00 & 15:00 during summer months.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the village.
• This venue is situated in Sandiway.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Northwich.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • The patron does have to cross a road.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Comments View
  • There is Blue Badge parking in another area of the centre, approximately 200m away.

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Outside Access (Main Building)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Building)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located at the front of the main entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main building entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are low.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are low.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the main building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Rear Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located at the rear of the main building.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Outside Access (Event Area)

• This information is for the entrance located in the grounds.
• There is level access into the venue.

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• Comments View
  • There are uneven surfaces throughout the grounds.
  • Fixed bench seating is in place for the display area.
  • There is space for wheelchair users at the front.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are 21m (23yd) from the main entrance.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located in the grounds.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 26m (28yd) from the main building.
  • The accessible toilet is located in the Blakemere Centre grounds.
  • There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 5in) high.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The toilets are in the grounds of the Blakemere Centre.

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Level Change (Accessible Toilet)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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Additional Info

• 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.