Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a trampoline park, climbing wall, arcade area, adventure play areas, children's soft play area, café and party rooms for hire.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Blackpool South.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Opening Times
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 at the front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 480cm (12ft 2in x 15ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main 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 not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- 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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is step-free 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 double width.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located to the right as you enter.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 70cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held and wall.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Level Change (Trampolines & Spinning Barrier)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading up to the rear trampolines.
- There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- The step(s) is/are 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 both sides.
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Comments
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- The 6 steps detailed are shown in photograph 1.
- There are a further 2 deep steps leading to higher trampoline areas (photographs 2 and 3).
- There are also 9 medium steps with handrails on both sides leading to the higher area. These steps are to the right of the 6 main steps detailed (photograph 4).
- There are deep steps onto the inflatable spinning barrier (Meltdown) play area behind reception (photographs 5 and 6).
Trampolines, Foam Pits & Climbing Wall
- There is a bouncy carpeted floor surrounding all of the trampolines.
- There are raised mats at the edge of the trampolines.
- There are angled trampolines around the wall edge of some areas to bounce back from.
- There are basketball nets at different heights at some of the trampolines.
- There are thick crash mats near the climbing wall and some trampolines.
- There are pits filled with foam blocks.
- Some of these are adjacent to trampolines, others are accessed from the carpeted area.
- Some of the foam pits have a raised mat surrounding them.
The Cave
- The cave is a tunnel climbing network located opposite reception.
- There are deep steps to enter the cave.
- Many entrances are small.
- There are deep steps and steep slopes within the cave, some with ropes in.
- Lighting levels are low inside.
Children's Soft Play Area
- The children's soft play area is to the left of Reception.
- There is access gate which is 79 cm wide, opening away from you, with a small lip up to the carpeted area.
- The gate is released by Reception and is easy to open.
- There are tables with 68cm to the underside and chairs without armrests.
- There is 6 cm step into the left hand section.
- The right hand section has a 6cm step and 28cm soft barrier to climb over.
- The play area has soft mats on the ground level with ball pit, slides, ramps, rollers, tunnels, nets on 3 levels.
Ninja Assault Cousre
- The Ninja Assault course has a one way system in operation with entry via the ramp.
- Ramps are throughout the course with steps on exit.
- The course has soft mat flooring with soft touch padded equipment throughout the course.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the rear right of the Café area.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 226cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 5in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are clinical waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not 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 wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin 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 poor.
- There is a low 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 moderate to good.
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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 81cm (2ft 8in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
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Comments
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- There are additional male and female toilets next to the first floor café.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right from the main entrance to the right of the café.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The lift was not working at the time of the visit.
- Access to the lift is via a door which has 73 clear opening.
- There is a short steep ramp to access the lift 45 cm long.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15 + steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are good.
Viewing Gallery
- There is a Viewing Gallery on the first floor which is accessable via the lift.
- The Viewing Gallery has a mixture of sofas, with armrests, and coffee tables and can be used to watch the trampoline area.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair to manoeuvre.
- There are coffee tables 45 m high.
Eating and Drinking (First Floor Café)
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located on the first floor next to The Viewing Gallery.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance to The Viewing Gallery.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held and wall.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Party Room 2
- There are 3 party rooms for hire.
- Party Room 2 was surveyed on the first floor which is 3m from the lift.
- It is accessible via the lift.
- The door is double with a locked leaf, and has 77 cm opening.
- The room has a sofa, bench seating and chairs.
- Tables are 76 cm high.
- Music can be played in the room.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located at the side of the car park.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.