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Ascent Trampoline Park

Prestige House, Cornford Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4QQ

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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.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • 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.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • 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.
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
  • Plastic / 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.
  • Comments View
    • 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.

Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • 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.
  • 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 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).
  • 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 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).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • 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.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • 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)

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.
  • Comments View
    • 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

  • Steps View
    • 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.
  • Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
  • Plastic / 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.