Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link M&D's Scotland's Theme Park.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/north-lanarkshire-council/access-guides/m-d-s-scotland-s-theme-park
- Related link M&D's Indoor Entertainment Complex.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/north-lanarkshire-council/access-guides/m-d-s-indoor-entertainment-complex
- Related link Family Restaurant at M&D's.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/north-lanarkshire-council/access-guides/family-restaurant-at-m-d-s
Opening Times
- Monday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 10:00 - 18:00.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Airbles.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located to the rear side of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- 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.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is parking close to the venue in the side car park, with spaces available to be reserved by prior arrangement, including use of the side entrance gate.
- The additional M&D's Indoor Entertainmet car park at the front can be used for designated bays. Please check the seperate guide for further details.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance from either side.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located leading down to the entrance.
- There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
Reception
- The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- Some touch exhibits, video room experience, and audio tours can be made available.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading into the jungle.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Comments
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- There are some plastic strip doors to pass through to enter some areas.
Level Change (Bridge)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading over the water feature.
- The ramp or slope is steep.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
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Comments
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- The main routes can be used for level access to the other side.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located in the gift shop, to the right as you enter.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 150cm (5ft 11in x 4ft 11in).
- There is not 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 48cm (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 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located to the rear of the gift shop.
- The female toilets are 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located to the rear of the gift shop.
- The male toilets are 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are available in large print.
- A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
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Comments
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- Please note: Assistance dogs are not permitted and cannot be left in reception/gift shop.