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Bridlington North Beach Promenade

Bridlington, Yorkshire, YO15 2PL

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Overview

  • About View
    • This extensive promenade overlooks the beach and Bridlington Bay. It starts after the harbour in one direction, stretching to South Bay in the other.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: seasonal life guards, cafés, accessible and standard toilets, visitor information and chalet rental, seating, beach wheelchairs, cycles and direct access to the beach.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue does not have its own car park.
    • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking, on-street standard parking and a public car park nearby.
    • The nearest parking is located at the junction of North Marine Drive and Sands Lane.
    • The nearest train station is Bridlington.
    • The nearest bus station is Bridlington.
    • There is additional standard, paid parking along the North Promenade.
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There are multiple access points to reach the promenade and beach, they all have sloped access.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: different levels on the promenade, access to upper, street level and down to the beach.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: All-Ride bikes and beach wheelchairs.
    • Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: Customer Service Excellence and First Aid Training.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located within the amenities on Beaconsfield Promenade, the Esplanade and Lime Kiln Lane.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the amenities on Beaconsfield Promenade.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located within the amenities on Beaconsfield Promenade, the Esplanade and Lime Kiln Lane..
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the amenities on Beaconsfield Promenade, the Esplanade and Lime Kiln Lane.

Ticketing (Coastal Information Office (North)

  • Ticket Office View
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Ticket Counter View
    • The ticket counter surveyed is located at Coastal Services Office on Alexandra Promenade.
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 108cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has windows.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Room (North Marine Drive Chalet)

  • The room is located on North Marine Drive Promenade.
  • The distance from the Lime Kiln Lane land train stop is 150m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has steep ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 146cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Platforms (North Side Land Train - East Riding Leisure Centre to Lime Kiln Lane and Sewerby Hall and Gardens)

  • Some platforms have tactile markings along the platform edge.
  • Some platforms have clear markings along the platform edge.
  • Some platforms have seating.
  • Seating available on the platforms includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Access to the train is via a permanent ramp, steps and a raised area of the platform.
  • This wheelchair lift is only suitable for manual wheelchairs and has a safe operational weight limit. It is operated by the driver only.

Lift (Land Train)

  • The lift surveyed is located at the rear of the land train.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 75cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
  • This wheelchair lift is only suitable for manual wheelchairs and has a safe operational weight limit. It is operated by the driver only.

Outdoor Spaces (North Marine Promenade)

  • The following is available in this area: a toilet block.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, block paving and paving slabs.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: different levels on the promenade, access to upper, street level and down to the beach.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.

Outdoor Spaces (Alexandra and Beaconsfield Promenade)

  • The following is available in this area: a toilet block.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, block paving and paving slabs.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.

Outdoor Spaces (Beaconsfield Promenade and Esplanade)

  • The following is available in this area: a toilet block.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, block paving and paving slabs.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: different levels on the promenade, access to upper, street level and down to the beach.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.

Toilet with Adaptations (Lime Kiln Lane - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located next to the amenities on Lime Kiln Lane.
    • The distance from the Land Train stop is 45m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 187cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is 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 92cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Beaconsfield Promenade - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located next to the amenities on Beaconsfield Promenade.
    • The distance from the nearest blue badge parking is 335m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 158cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 93cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 67cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 82cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 82cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Esplanade - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located next to the amenities on the Esplanade.
    • The distance from the standard amenities is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 220cm (width) x 190cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 157cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 78cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Access To (Beach)

  • There are numerous beach access points on the Bridlington North Promenade. Beach Wheelchairs are available for loan from the Coastal Services office.
  • The most accessible route has steep ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • The slope gradient varies between slight and steep.