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Overview

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• About View
  • Bowland Wild Boar Park is a visitor attraction surrounded by fells and woodland, close to the river Hodder.
    There are a range of different activities for the whole family.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: café, ice-cream parlour, nature trails, educational displays, indoor and outdoor play parks and wildlife excursion rides for all ages.
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park.
  • The nearest train station is Clitheroe.
  • The nearest bus station is Chipping.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab)
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• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the educational centre, animal displays, play areas and rides.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: an electric scooter.
  • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: Electric mobility scooters - call to book in advance for £5 per day.
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  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located next to The Feeding Trough Café.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • The male toilet facilities are located to the left of The Feeding Trough Café, via 1 step and a small slope at the entrance..
  • The female toilet facilities are located to the left of The Feeding Trough Café, via 3 steps and a small slope at the entrance..
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located in the Education Centre; the male toilet is in the entrance vestibule and the female toilet is accessed from inside the main room..
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations, next to The Feeding Trough Café.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the right side, after the ticket office.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 300cm (width) x 350cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 6m from the ticket office.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.

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Ticketing (inc Shop)

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• Ticket Office View
  • The ticket office surveyed is located opposite the accessible parking, 6m away.
  • There is step-free access via ramp to the ticket office.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide .
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 109cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the ticket office.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a separate wheelchair accessible queue lane.
  • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Self-Service Ticket Machines View
  • Customers can register upon arrival whilst in their cars.
    Customers are asked to scan their QR entry codes.
    The car reception window is 94cm from the ground.

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Access To (The Feeding Trough Café)

• The distance from the accessible parking to the toilet with adaptations is 40m.
• The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes, step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
• There is step-free level access to the entrance door to the right hand side.
• There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 76cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• The exit door on the left hand side of the café can be used if required.
  This is a double manual door that is 95cm wide and opens inwards.
  The door is normally held open and has a high contrast.

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Eating and Drinking (The Feeding Trough Café)

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• Location and Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menus are handheld and displayed on the counter.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, 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 payment counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the right hand side after entering.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 92cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 85cm.
  • The counter has glazed screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The height of the tray rail is 85cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Exit (The Feeding Trough Cafe)

• The exit area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• There are double manual doors at this exit.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 95cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you exit.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located next to The Feeding Trough Café.
  • The distance from The Feeding Trough Café via the ramped pathway is 21m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has uneven surfaces, slight ramps or slopes and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens both ways and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 170cm (width) x 195cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 42cm 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 low 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 80cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left 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 low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 163cm and 163cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 87cm.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Seating Area (The Feeding Tough Café and the Ice Cream Parlour)

• The seating area is located outside, between The Feeding Trough Café and the Ice Cream Parlour.
• The seating area is uncovered.
• The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access, uneven surfaces and slight ramps or slopes.
• There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
• The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There may be background noise in this area.

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Entrance (Ice Cream Parlour)

• This entrance is located to the left hand side of the main entrance path.
• 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 level access at the entrance.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Eating and Drinking (Ice Cream Parlour)

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• Location and Service View
  • This area has a counter where food can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
  • Menus are wall-mounted and available on a board.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, vegetarian and vegan.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The payment counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the right hand side after entering.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 102cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has glazed screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.

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Access To (All Educational, Natural and Play Areas)

• Accessing the remaining facilities and areas involves descending a steep slope with uneven surfaces.
• The distance from The Feeding Trough Café is 30m.
• The most accessible route has uneven surfaces and steep ramps or slopes.
• The slope has a steep gradient.

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Counter (Burger Bar)

• The counter is located down the slope from The Feeding Trough Café.
• The distance from The Feeding Trough Café is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has uneven surfaces.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 134cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.

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Area (Old McDonald's Barn)

• This area is located down the steep slope after the café outdoor seating area.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free access via slope into this area.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• The width of the opening is 430cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• Access throughout the area may include uneven surfaces.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.
• Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
• The tables are fixed.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Area (Children’s Indoor Play Area - EIEIO)

• EIEIO is located next to Old McDonald's Barn and has an upper and lower play area.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free access via slope into this area.
• The slope has a steep gradient.
• The width of the opening is 220cm.
• Facilities available in this area include: children's creative and play-based facilities.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: lower indoor play area with red tractors and basketball.
• Access throughout the area may include uneven surfaces.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
• The tables are fixed.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Exhibition Space (Education Centre)

• This area is indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• The following may be experienced here: strong smells.
• There may be background noise.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Display information includes: tactile, pictorial, interactive exhibits at a suitable height for a wheelchair user and information boards.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• The seating and tables are fixed.
• 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.

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Counter (Meerkat Munchies)

• The counter is located across from the Outdoor Play Area.
• The distance from the Outdoor Play Area is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has uneven surfaces.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 114cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.

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Outdoor Spaces (Children’s Outdoor Play Area)

• The following is available in this area: a playground and a playground with play equipment.
• Outdoor areas consist of wood bark, grass and compact earth.
• There are footpaths in some areas.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have uneven surfaces.

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• Playground View
  • There is a fenced play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
  • There is a route around the play equipment which is not firm and even, but is over 150cm wide.
  • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
  • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rocking, rotating, climbing, balancing, crawling, viewing and social play.

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Outdoor Spaces (Wildlife Walks)

• The following is available in this area: woodland, farmland and open countryside.
• Outdoor areas consist of loose chippings, grass, gravel and loose stones.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some of the more challenging trails.
• There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have gates and uneven surfaces.
• There are a number of wildlife walks at the venue.
  Details can be obtained from ticket office.
  Walks range in difficulty and accessibility, and from 550m to 1200m.
  There is also a tractor and trailer ride into the woods that is accessible with ramped access.