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Party and Play Funhouse

Unit 12, Barrs Fold Close, Wingates Industrial Estate, Westhoughton, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3XA

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Overview

  • About View
    • The venue is a children's play centre.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: a shop, laser tag, SEND sessions, party packages and an outdoor play area.
    • View information on opening times
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the toddler play area, the upper play area and climbing frames and the sensory area.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, a designated safe space and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: First Aid and Disability Awareness Training.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left just past the cafe as you enter.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located to the left just past the cafe as you enter.
    • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located in the toilets with adaptations for disabled people.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the standard toilets and changing places.

Parking

  • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a ramp or slope.
  • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
  • Parking is free for all users.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • There is a second single manual gate.
  • The second gate opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located on the right as you enter.
  • The journey time to this reception from the entrance is approximately 30 seconds.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 85cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.

Eating and Drinking (Cafe)

  • Location and Service View
    • The cafe is to the left after you enter the building and pass through reception.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are handheld and digital.
    • 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, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the left as you enter the cafe.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 83cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • 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.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There is background noise in this area.

Changing Places (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the left, just past the cafe.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • 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.
    • The door opens by sliding.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 118cm.
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a fixed height wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • The facility has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and a baby changing table.
    • The baby change table has a height of 91cm.

Area (Play Areas)

  • The play areas are directly ahead as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the toddler play area, the upper play area and climbing frames and the sensory area.
  • Access throughout the area may include manual doors.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.

Room (The Sensory Studio)

  • The room is located at the back of the venue.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a play area.
  • There may be background noise in this room.

Access To (Outdoor Play Area)

  • The exit to the outdoor play area is in-between the toddler and junior play areas.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access to the outside play area.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.

Outdoor Spaces (Outdoor Play Area)

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment.
  • Outdoor areas consist of rubber tarmac and artificial grass.
  • There are no footpaths.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the climbing frame, the treehouse and the covered pavilion.
  • Playground View
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, climbing, balancing, crawling, viewing and social play.