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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include 10-pin bowling, an arcade, cafe/bar and soft play.
Related link The Hive Leisure Park.
Http://www.thehivewidnes.co.uk

Location

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Widnes.

Opening Hours

For information about the opening hours please click here.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 380cm x 600cm (12ft 6in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest designated bay is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments View
- There are further designated bays throughout the car park.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The door opening is 220cm (7ft 3in) wide.

Reception (Bowling)

The desk/counter is 34m (37yd 7in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are medium.

Reception (Soft Play)

The desk is 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high (110cm+).
The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are medium.

Comments View
- There is a light gate beyond reception which opens away from you and is 82cm wide.

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music/noise.
Music/noise is played throughout the venue.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are bright.

Level Change (Bowling)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left of the bowling reception.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The ramp does not have handrails.
There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
The step(s) is / are located to the right of the bowling reception.
There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
The step(s) is / are medium height.
The steps do not have handrails.
The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Eating and Drinking

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The following information is for the cafe/bar.
The cafe/bar is located to the right of the building.
The bar does serve food.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the counter.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 64cm (2ft 1in).
The distance between the floor and the highest table is 108cm (3ft 7in).
The standard height for tables is 70cm.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available.
Children are welcomed in the bar area.
Menus are hand held only.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
- The female and male toilets are located to the left of the building.
- The female and male toilets are 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.

Accessible Toilet

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

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.
- This accessible toilet is 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left of the building.
- There is level access to this 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 locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 210cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There are not mirrors.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin 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 poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 96cm (3ft 2in).
Comments View
- There is a similar accessible toilet to the right of the building in the play area.