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Air Balloon - Blackpool

Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool Airport, Blackpool, FY4 2QS

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located at the far end of the bar and in the Wacky Warehouse.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located by the main entrance and at the far end of the venue.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in both toilets with adaptations.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the venue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 485cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 168cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 6m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located in front of the venue.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 167cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 167cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Bar and Restaurant

  • Location and Access View
    • The entrance leads into the bar and restaurant area which are on both sides.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, a self service counter, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available on an online app.
    • Menus are handheld, online and available on a mobile phone app.
    • 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.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the right of the entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 106cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 93cm.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • There is a card machine at a height of.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: raised seating areas.
    • 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 and patterned.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and booths.
    • Some chairs 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.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • There is a cutlery counter at a height of 90cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the far end of the bar.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • 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 165cm (width) x 193cm (depth) and there is not 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 99cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button 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 a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm 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 102cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm 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 a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 94cm 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 nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 98cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Wacky Warehouse

  • Location and Access View
    • The Wacky Warehouse is located at the far end of the venue.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the doors are 163cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 155cm.
    • There is a gate to enter.
    • The width of the gate is 78cm.
    • The gate to enter the Wacky Warehouse opens away from you.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available on an online app.
    • Menus are handheld, digital and available on a mobile phone app.
    • 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.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The payment counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the right hand side of the entrance.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 106cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • There is a fixed card machine which is at 133cm.
  • 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 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 some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Beer Garden, Outside Seating and Play Area

  • Location and Access View
    • The beer garden is located in front of the venue and to one side.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope into this area.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • The alternative route from the main entrance is from Wacky Warehouse.
    • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 168cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • Some of the seating area is covered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the decking area.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the covered seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, benches and stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, picnic tables and high tables.
    • Some chairs 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.
    • There is background noise in this area.