Access Guide
Summary (Smokehouse BBQ and Bar)
- Smokehouse BBQ and Bar 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 (Smokehouse BBQ and Bar)
- 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.
Approach (Smokehouse BBQ and Bar)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is block paving.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
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 'Smokehouse BBQ and Bar'.
- 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/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 160cm.
- There is 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 in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
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Comments
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- The steep slope at this entrance is short.
Outside Access (Additional Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the main entrance.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not 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/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 156cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access (Bar Entrance - Ramped)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not 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) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the opening is 113cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
Outside Access (Bar Entrance - Stepped)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Smokehouse BBQ and Bar'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the opening is 70cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the opening is 65cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 5 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 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s) (Front Outdoor Seating)
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Ramp / Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope located in front of the outdoor seating.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the outdoor seating.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) located to the right of the main entrance.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the outdoor seating.
- There is/are 3 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 15cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Outdoor Seating (Front)
- The outdoor seating is located in the front of the venue.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 73cm.
- There are also picnic benches.
- All chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is block paving.
- Access to the seating area is ramped or stepped.
Outdoor Seating (Rear)
- The outdoor seating is located at the rear of the venue.
- There is step-free access to the outdoor seating.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
- There are also picnic benches.
- All chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is concrete tiles and block paving.
Eating and Drinking (Smokehouse)
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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 main 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 self service counter.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include: written wall menus and handheld 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.
- 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 91cm.
- The height of the tray counter/rail is 78cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
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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 height between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 64cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 72cm.
- 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 wood.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- The height of the refillable drinks station ranges between 57cm - 98cm.
Eating and Drinking (Bar)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located to the right from the additional entrance.
- There is step-free access to the bar.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include: written wall menus and handheld 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.
- 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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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 117cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
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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 70cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- In this area there are high stools.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl and wood.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Lift (Smokehouse)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right from the main entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is poor.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 83cm x 138cm (2ft 9in x 4ft 6in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Step(s) (Smokehouse)
- There is a/are step(s) located to the right from the main entrance.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the counter, additional seating and the bar.
- There is/are 3 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 15cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- There is a platform lift to overcome the step(s).
Accessible Toilet(s) (Smokehouse BBQ and Bar - Adventure Point Area - Right 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 ahead from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) 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 good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 177cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 10in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button flush.
- There is no dropdown rail.
- 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 left.
- 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 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.
- The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
Standard Toilet(s) (Smokehouse BBQ and Bar - Adventure Point Area)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located ahead from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
- The height of the lowered wash basin is 72cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are available in the toilet that was surveyed.
- The height of the baby change table is 77cm.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located ahead from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The height of the lowered wash basin is 64cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities 2
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- Baby change facilities are available in the toilet that was surveyed.
- The height of the baby change table is 80cm.
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Comments
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- The baby changing table in both toilets are on wheels.