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Peter Rabbit™: Explore and Play

91 Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 5AA

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Summary

  • View information about opening hours.
  • The most accessible entrance has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There are 1 floors once inside.
  • There is step-free access once inside.
  • There is a team member available for help and assistance.
  • The following are also available: seating and a companion/carer discount.
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: step free standard toilets, an accessible bathroom and a toilet with some adaptations for disabled people.
  • The toilet with adaptations for disabled people surveyed can be found at the rear of the venue.
  • This toilet with adaptations for disabled people is approximately 42m from the main entrance.
  • The standard toilets can be found on the ground floor.
  • The standard toilets surveyed can be found at the rear of the venue.
  • There is a separate exit.
  • The exit has step-free level access.
  • Ear defenders are available at the ticket counter.

Parking

  • This site does not have a car park.
  • Nearby parking includes: an open air public car park.
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
  • Bonny Street and Central Car Parks are immediately behind the venue.
    There is a taxi rank outside the venue.

Public Transport

  • There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the building.
  • The nearest stop is Brunswick Street, served by bus number 11.
  • The nearest train station is Blackpool North.
  • Blackpool North Station is approximately 1 mile away.
  • The nearest tram station is Central Pier.
  • Central Pier tram station is approximately 115 metres away.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 136cm.
  • There is not a second set of doors.
  • The entrance doors may have to be closed during bad weather conditions.

Counter (Ticket Counter)

  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 116cm.
  • There is a low level counter at the recommended height for seated users (between 76cm - 86cm).
  • The counter is placed in front of a patterned background.
  • Lighting levels are good at this counter.
  • There is background noise here.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

Entrance (Peter Rabbit™: Explore and Play - Attractions)

  • The entrance surveyed is located ahead from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • There is not a second set of doors.
  • The door is a gate.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There are bench seats available throughout the building.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • The majority of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Lighting levels are low in some areas.
  • There is background noise here.
  • The building does not have a hearing assistance system.

Attraction / Exhibit (Jeremy Fisher’s Sensory Pond)

  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • The majority of walkways are 150cm+ wide.
  • There is background noise here.
  • The following may be experienced on the tour: sudden loud noises and lighting effects.
  • Exhibit information includes the following formats: information board.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • The majority of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Lighting levels are low here.
  • There are lighting effects on the floor with movement.

Attraction / Exhibit (Mr Mcgregor's Garden)

  • Access into the area is via a slight ramp/slope.
  • The majority of walkways are not 150cm+ wide.
  • There is background noise here.
  • Exhibit information includes the following formats: information board.
  • The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There is step-free level access around some of the area.
  • Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Lighting levels are low here.
  • The play area has soft flooring.
    The area consists of slopes, slides and tunnels.

Attraction / Exhibit (The Burrow)

  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • The majority of walkways are 150cm+ wide.
  • There is background noise here.
  • The following may be experienced on the tour: lighting effects.
  • Exhibit information includes the following formats: tactile, information board, television/screen and interactive exhibits at a recommended height for wheelchair users (between 75cm - 120cm).
  • The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • The majority of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Lighting levels are low here.
  • There are interactive push buttons.
    The lowest button is 75cm, the highest button is 84cm.

Attraction / Exhibit (Mr Bouncer’s Invention Workshop)

  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • The majority of walkways are 150cm+ wide.
  • There is background noise here.
  • The following may be experienced on the tour: lighting effects.
  • Exhibit information includes the following formats: tactile, television/screen and touchscreens.
  • The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There is step-free level access around the area.
  • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Lighting levels are low here.
  • The television is in a side room and shows Peter Rabbit films.
    There is a fixed bench seat in the room.
    The interactive touch screens have a lowest point of 43cm and a highest point of 90cm.

Attraction / Exhibit (Secret Treehouse)

  • There is step-free level access into the area.
  • The majority of walkways are 150cm+ wide.
  • There is background noise here.
  • The following may be experienced on the tour: lighting effects.
  • Exhibit information includes the following formats: touchscreens.
  • The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There is step-free level access around some of the area.
  • There are bench seats in this area.
  • All of the seating is fixed.
  • Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Lighting levels are low here.

Exit (Attraction Exit - Entrance to the Shop)

  • There is step-free level access at the exit.
  • There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 157cm.
  • There is not a second set of doors.
  • The doors are opened by a team member at the end of the performance.

Shop

  • There is step-free level access into the shop.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a poor colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm.
  • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
  • Some flooring in the shop is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
  • Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The majority of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is step-free level access to the till area.
  • The height of the counter is 116cm.
  • There is a low level till at the recommended height for seated users (between 76cm - 86cm).
  • The checkout area is placed in front of a patterned background.
  • The till does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • Services/facilities available in the shop include: a member of staff to provide assistance and a standard wheelchair to borrow.
  • There is step-free level access around the shop.
  • There is background noise here.
  • Lighting levels are good in the shop.
  • The shop entrance is also the exit to the attraction.
    There are touch screens for the printing of selfie photograph.
    The touch screens lowest control is 85cm high and the highest is 130cm.

Accessible Toilet with Changing Facilities (Right Hand Transfer)

  • The facility is additional to standard and accessible toilets, and is not located close to other managed facilities.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a good colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 330cm x 220cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum height of 2.4m and there is not a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the seat but it is obstructed.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 220cm (7ft 3in).
  • The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side, a vertical grab rail on the transfer side, a vertical grab rail on the non transfer side and vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door and the floor.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: all grab rails, the dropdown rail and the toilet seat.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm above the floor.
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height (within 10cm from floor).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 95cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing and height-adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • The hoist is mobile and covers all areas in the cubicle.
  • There is a fixed height wash basin at a recommended height (between 70cm - 76cm).
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder, the soap dispenser and hand dryer.
  • The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • The cubicle also has: a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • The facility does not have a full length mirror and coat hooks.
  • There is not a shelf.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a baby change facility which is not at a recommended height (between 70cm - 75cm).
  • It is 90cm high.

Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 42m from the main entrance.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door is manual, opens outwards and has a good colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 71cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 133cm x 183cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the seat.
  • There is a spatula flush on the left, but there is no transfer space.
  • The following grab rails are available: vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder, the wash basin and the soap dispenser.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: hand dryer.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 51cm.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 97cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 126cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 90cm.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it is not at a recommended height (within 10cm from the floor).
  • There is not a shelf.
  • The cubicle also has: a waste bin with lid and a sanitary bin.
  • The cubicle does not have a full length mirror and coat hooks.
  • The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, all grab rails, the dropdown rail and the floor.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the right of the toilet.
    There is a dropdown rail on the right of the toilet
    There is a child toilet seat integral with the main toilet.

Standard Toilet

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • The door is manual, opens inwards and has a good colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.