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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include A safari park drive thru experience, safari walk around experience, amusement rides, animal displays, boating lake and Oasis Restaurant.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Prescot or Eccleston Park.

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Opening Times

• The venue has seasonal opening times.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located to the front and side of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the park entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 38m (41yd 1ft) from the park 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 road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The car park has allocated sections for cars and coaches. The Blue Badge parking bays are located by the coach parking area, opposite the Discovery Centre.

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Park Entrance and Pay Booths

• On the approach to the venue there are the main pay booths and the reception office.
• There is a 4 lane vehicle entrance leading up to the pay booths .
• The height of the pay booths is 110cm.
• There is no hearing loop system at the pay booths.
• The reception office is to the left when you approach the pay booths.

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Outside Access (Reception Office Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right has you face 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • 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 both sides.
  • 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.
  • There is a second lower handrail.

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Reception (Reception Office)

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the reception entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Outside Access (Park Entrance - Blue Badge Holders)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located opposite the Blue Badge spaces.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 300cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond 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.
• Comments View
  • The entrance is opposite the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • The entrance give access to the rear of the gift shop and the toilet courtyard area.
  • There is a bollard to the centre of the entrance 60cm high.

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Outside Access (Car Park Pedestrian Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the approach to the amusements area from the car park.
• This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
• There is level access into the venue.
• There are no doors at this entrance.
• The width of the door opening is 1000cm (32ft 10in).

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• Comments View
  • The entrance to the foot safari is fronting the main car park.
  • There are dropped kerbs with tarmac pathways leading to the facilities beyond.

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Inside Access Pathways

• Inside the venue the pathways around the park are tarmac and block paving.
• The pathways have easy slopping gradients and vary in width.
• The pathways are suitable for wheelchair users.

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Changing Places (Courtyard)

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located in the courtyard.
  • The facility is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the car park entrance - Blue Badge holders.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 350cm x 270cm (11ft 6in x 8ft 10in).
  • The facility changing bench height is fixed.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is mobile.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
  • The facility has not got a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
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  • There is a baby change table in the changing places.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm.

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Accessible Toilet (Courtyard)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the car park entrance - Blue Badge holders.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the courtyard, to the rear of the gift shop.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 280cm (6ft 7in x 9ft 2in).
  • 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot 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 good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Courtyard)

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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 in the courtyard toilet block.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the car park entrance - Blue Badge holders.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the courtyard toilet block.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the car park entrance - Blue Badge holders.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the standard female and male toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Level Change (Courtyard Standard Toilets)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the standard female and male toilets.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the doorway of the standard male toilets.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Accessible Toilet (Car Park)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the toilet block to the right as you enter the car park.
  • There is not 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 inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 280cm (5ft 1in x 9ft 2in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• 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 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.

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Level Change (Accessible Toilet - Car Park)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Car Park)

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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 in the toilet block as you enter the car park.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the toilet block as you enter the car park.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the standard female and male toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
• Comments View
  • The standard male toilets in the car park only have urinals.

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Level Change (Standard Female Toilets - Car Park)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the entrance.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not 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 the left going up.

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Level Change (Standard Male Toilets - Car Park)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.

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  • Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters are available to hire.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other AccessAble Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Knowsley Safari Park - Bat Forest link (new tab) - click here.
• Knowsley Safari Park - Oasis Restaurant link (new tab) - click here.
• Knowsley Safari Park - Amusements Area link (new tab) - click here.
• Knowsley Safari Park- Discovery Centre link (new tab) - click here.
• Knowsley Safari Park - Drive Safari link (new tab) - click here.
• Knowsley Safari Park - Exploration Trail link (new tab) - click here.
• Knowsley Safari Park- Flight of the Talons link (new tab) - click here.
• Knowsley Safari Park - Sea Lion House link (new tab) - click here.
• Knowsley Safari Park - Shop link (new tab) - click here.
• Knowsley Safari Park - Wild Trail and Wolves Pen link (new tab) - click here.
• Knowsley Safari Park - Coffee Shop link (new tab) - click here.
• New- Food Court link (new tab) - click here.
• New- Amur Tiger Trail link (new tab) - click here.