Access Guide
Summary (Pizza and Pasta Buffet)
- Pizza and Pasta Buffet is located in Adventure Point.
- For the Adventure Point Access Guide please click here (new tab).
- The nearest changing places is located in Shipwreck Coast.
- For more information on the changing places please click here (new tab).
- The nearest accessible toilet is located in Adventure Point.
- The nearest standard toilets are located in Adventure Point.
- The nearest baby change facilities are located in Adventure Point.
- For more information on the standard toilets/baby change facilities please click here (new tab).
- The guest information point is located by the MANE stage.
- For more information on the guest information point please click here (new tab).
- The medical centre is located in Forbidden Kingdom.
- For more information on the medical centre please click here (new tab)
Getting Help and Assistance
- For the theme park map please click here (new tab).
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are mobility aids available.
- The mobility aids available include wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact Guest Services.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.
- All staff undertake Disability Awareness and Equality Training.
Opening Times (Pizza and Pasta Buffet)
- Monday 11:30 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 11:30 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 11:30 - 16:00.
- Thursday 11:30 - 16:00.
- Friday 11:30 - 16:00.
- Saturday 11:30 - 17:00.
- Sunday 11:30 - 17:00.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Pizza and Pasta Buffet'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main 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 opening is 171cm.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
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Comments
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- There is an exit door to the left of the main entrance.
- The door is single, heavy and opens away from you (push).
- The width of the door is 86cm.
- There is a slope with an easy incline beyond the exit door.
Outside Access (Outdoor Seating - Garden Area)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the left hand side of the restaurant.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Garden Area'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 152cm.
- There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Eating and Drinking
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the restaurant.
- The restaurant is located ahead from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the restaurant.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a buffet counter.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include: menu boards and written wall menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is pizza, pasta and salad.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Self-Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 89cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Payment Counter
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- The height of the counter is 89cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
- Customers pay on arrival.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 62cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- In this area there are bench seats.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl and laminate.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Access to the additional seating area is via 1 step.
Step(s) (Access to Additional Seating)
- There is a/are step(s) located to the left from the main entrance.
- The step(s) is/are used to access additional seating.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
Outdoor Seating
- The outdoor seating is located to the left of the restaurant.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the outdoor seating.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 65cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 70cm.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is concrete tiles and block paving.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Pizza and Pasta Buffet - Adventure Point Area - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
- There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 196cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 5in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
- There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- 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).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 89cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 99cm.
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Comments
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- The door to access the toilet area is single and permanently held open.
- The width of the door is 83cm.
Standard Toilet(s) (Pizza and Pasta Buffet - Adventure Point Area)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located at the rear of the venue.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 32m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
- The height of the lowered wash basin is 64cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The door to access the toilet area is single and permanently held open.
- The width of the door is 83cm.