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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include 2 amusement arcades, a café and a ten pin bowling alley.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Location

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

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Rocket House Car Park.
  • The car park is located on The Front.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on The Front.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The on-street parking in front of the building operates as a Disc Zone from April to October.
  • The on-street parking is not marked into individual bays.
  • The bay is 227cm wide.

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Outside Access (Golden Sands Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the building, leading into the Golden Sands arcade area.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 161cm.
• Comments View
  • There are 10 similar sets of double doors.
  • The middle set of doors are the doors surveyed. (Photographs 1 and 2).
  • These doors have level access.
  • The other sets of doors have sloped access. (Photographs 3 to 5).
  • Some slopes are steep.

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Outside Access (Fizzy Izzy's Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front centre of the building, leading into Fizzy Izzy's.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 187cm (6ft 2in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Larry's Lanes Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front centre of the building, leading into the bowling alley.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Outside Access (Talk of the Town Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building, leading into the Talk of the Town arcade area.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 176cm.

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Counter (Larry's Lanes Counter)

• The counter is 12m (13yd 4in) from the entrance.
• There is not level access to the counter from the entrance.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• The height of the counter is 111cm (3ft 8in).
• There is not a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Inside Access

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

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• Comments View
  • Relaxed openings are available in Larry's Lanes by prior arrangement.
  • There are various slight ramps throughout the Golden Sands and Talk of the Town arcade areas.

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Entrance (Golden Sands Arcade to Larry's Lanes)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear right of the Golden Sands Arcade, leading to Larry's Lanes.

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• Entrance View
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located just before the entrance.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Entrance (Golden Sands Arcade to Fizzy Izzy's)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the Golden Sands Arcade, leading to Fizzy Izzy's.

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• Entrance View
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • 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 door opening is 68cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 129cm (4ft 3in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

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Entrance (Larry's Lanes to Fizzy Izzy's)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front right of Larry's Lanes, leading to Fizzy Izzy's.

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• Entrance View
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located just past the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is 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.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

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Entrance (Talk of the Town Arcade to Larry's Lanes)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the Talk of the Town Arcade, leading to Larry's Lanes.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 166cm.

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Level Change (Larry's Lanes)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance to Larry's Lanes and the access points from Fizzy Izzy's and Talk of the Town.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 132cm (4ft 4in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located beyond the entrance to Larry's Lanes and the access points from Fizzy Izzy's and Talk of the Town.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Level Change (Bowling Lanes)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the steps leading to the bowling lanes.
• The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
• The ramp/slope is portable.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• Please contact a member of staff.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading from the counter and bar area to the bowling lanes.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Eating and Drinking (Larry's Lanes)

• The following information is for the café/bar.
• The café/bar is located to the rear left of the building as you enter via the Larry's Lanes entrance, surrounding the bowling alley.
• 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.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Larry's Lanes entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 66cm (2ft 2in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 99cm (3ft 3in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• 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 pizzas, burgers, lite bites and crepes.

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Eating and Drinking (Fizzy Izzy's)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located to the front centre of the building, to the left as you enter via the Larry's Lanes entrance.
• 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.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Larry's Lanes entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 47cm (1ft 7in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 97cm (3ft 2in).
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• 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 pizzas, burgers, lite bites and ice cream sundaes.

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Level Change (Talk of the Town)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located at the front left of Talk of the Town.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• 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 centre of the Talk of the Town arcade area.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are in the centre of the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There are similar ramps in the Golden Sands arcade area leading to the rear and front right of the arcade area.
  • There is an additional single step leading to the rear of the Talk of the Town arcade without handrails which can be overcome by a slight, 100cm wide ramp without handrails (shown in photographs 5 and 6).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Larry's Lanes)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the Larry's Lanes entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear left of the bowling alley.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 270cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 10in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • 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 poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 83cm (2ft 9in).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Golden Sands)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the Golden Sands entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the front right of the Golden Sands arcade.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 233cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 8in).
  • 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 71cm (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 an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are non-infectious waste and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 86cm (2ft 10in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the rear left of the bowling alley.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the Larry's Lanes entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the rear left of the bowling alley.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Larry's Lanes entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are additional standard female and male toilets in the Golden Sands arcade area.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• Home visits / services are not available.