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Bridlington South Beach Promenade

Princess Mary Promenade, Bridlington, Yorkshire, YO15 3LG

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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, paddling pool, seating, beach wheelchairs, cycles and direct access to the beach.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There are multiple access points to reach the promenade, 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 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.
  • Related Access Guides View

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located at South Cliff Gardens, Belvedere Place Park and Ride and South Marine Drive and Princess Mary Promenade amenities.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located at South Cliff Gardens, Belvedere Place Park and Ride and South Marine Drive and Princess Mary Promenade amenities.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located at South Cliff Gardens, Belvedere Place Park and Ride and South Marine Drive and Princess Mary Promenade amenities.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located at South Cliff Gardens, Belvedere Place Park and Ride and South Marine Drive amenities.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located at South Cliff Gardens, Belvedere Place Park and Ride and South Marine Drive and Princess Mary Promenade amenities.

Ticketing (Information Office)

  • Ticket Office View
    • The ticket office surveyed is located on Princess Mary's Promenade.
    • There is step-free access via ramp to the ticket office.
    • The ramp has a steep gradient.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
    • There is a single automatic door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 100cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the ticket office.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The height of the counter is 102cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
    • The counter has glazed screens.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Room (Princess Mary Promenade Chalet)

  • The room is located on Princess Mary Promenade.
  • The distance from the main promenade is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has steep ramps or slopes and narrow walkways.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is stepped access into the room.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 3cm.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 100cm.
  • 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 140cm.
  • 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.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There is a kitchen worktop in this chalet with a height of 92cm. There is a sink with a single, push button tap.

Room (Seabird Chalet)

  • The room is located on St Mary's Promenade.
  • The distance from the main promenade is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • There is pictorial and written text 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.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • 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.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a kitchen worktop in this chalet with a height of 90cm. There is a sink with a lever mixer tap.

Platforms (South Side Land Train - Bridlington Spa to Bridlington Park and Ride)

  • 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 (South Promenade to Belvedere Park and Ride)

  • The following is available in this area: a toilet block.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, block paving, decking 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 street level and down to the beach.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.

Changing Places (South Cliff Gardens - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located at South Cliff Gardens.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • The distance from the main promenade is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has slight ramps or slopes and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • 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.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 500cm (width) x 260cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 100cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 82cm.
    • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 182cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a fixed height wash basin.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer 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.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 122cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 115cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The facility has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • A privacy screen is not available.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (South Marine Drive - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located next the lifeboat station on South Marine Drive.
    • The distance from the main promenade is 1m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 105cm.
    • 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 320cm (width) x 240cm (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 260cm (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 no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • 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 high 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 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 115cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 87cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a second wash basin in this facility.

Changing Places (South Marine Drive - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located next the lifeboat station on South Marine Drive.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • The distance from the main promenade is 1m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 102cm.
    • 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.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 250cm (width) x 420cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the left side is obstructed.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 170cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 90cm.
    • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 78cm from the floor.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 190cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer 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.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 106cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The facility has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • A privacy screen is not available.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Princess Mary Promenade - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on Princess Mary Promenade.
    • The distance from the main promenade is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and narrow openings.
    • 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 85cm.
    • 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 180cm (width) x 194cm (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 121cm (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 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.
    • 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 high 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 68cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer 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 102cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 96cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has 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 (Belvedere Park and Ride - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located near Belvedere Park and Ride.
    • The distance from the main promenade is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has 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 outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 350cm (width) x 280cm (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 282cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • 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.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm 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 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 106cm 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 83cm 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 no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 82cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a second wash basin in this facility at a height of 82cm, with lever taps.

Changing Places (Belvedere Park and Ride - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located near Belvedere Park and Ride.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • The distance from the main promenade is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has 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.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • 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.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 500cm (width) x 260cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 100cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 82cm.
    • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm 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.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 182cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a fixed height wash basin.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer 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.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 122cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 115cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The facility has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • A privacy screen is not available.
    • 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 South 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.