Access Guide
Opening Times
- The opening times vary depending on matches and events taking place.
- Please contact the venue for details of opening times.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Blackpool.
-
Comments
View
- Buses no.s 18 and 20 stop outside the main entrance gates to the ground.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
-
Venue Car Park
View
- Parking is free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located to the rear and side of The Clubhouse.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 270cm x 480cm (8ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the the Club House entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the the Club House entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- 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 (Clubhouse Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the clubhouse.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
-
Second set of doors
View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
-
Comments
View
- There is a wooden ramp outside the Club House entrance to enable wheel chair access which is steep.
Level Change (Clubhouse Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading up to the stand.
- There is/are 6 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not 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.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
-
Comments
View
- The ramp and steps also give access to the designated seating area at the back of the pavilion stand.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Restaurant Bar Internal
- The following information is for the bar.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Food is available from the bar.
- Full table service is available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the clubhouse entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- Menus are hand held only.
- 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 main meals and snacks.
-
Comments
View
- Food is not available on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Children not permitted in the bar.
Sports Ground
-
Non-Segregated Seating
View
- Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
- There is not level access to the designated seating area.
- Wheelchair seating is located along the back of the Pavilion Stand.
- The view from this area is good.
- A companion can sit beside / near you.
- Accessible toilets are available.
- The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 30m (32yd 2ft).
- The accessible toilet is located in the clubhouse.
-
Comments
View
- At the time of survey June 2022 there was additional temporary seating around the ground for county games.
Level Change (Cricket Ground)
- There is a surfaced and grass path that runs around the boundary of the cricket ground.
- There is a moderate slope located next to the scoreboard leading up to the far side of the ground.
- At the time of survey June 2022 there was additional temporary seating around the ground for Lancashire matches.
Toilet with Adaptations (Clubhouse - Transfer Both Sides)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
-
Location and Access
View
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Clubhouse entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of The Clubhouse.
- 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 183cm (7ft 3in x 6ft).
- 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 both sides.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 70cm.
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 114cm.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are general domestic 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 not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- 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 cannot 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 visual 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.
Standard Toilet(s) (Clubhouse)
-
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
-
Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
View
- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left of The Clubhouse.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the Clubhouse entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
-
Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
View
- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of The Clubhouse.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the Clubhouse entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
Other Floors
-
Steps
View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are Clubhouse first floor.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not 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 moderate to good.
-
Comments
View
- The first floor has The Kennedy Bar and The Ashworth Function Room.
Lift
- The lift is located ahead from The Clubhouse entrance towards the rear.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Clubhouse ground and first floor.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to on the ground floor.
- The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Clubhouse entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 139cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 7in).
- 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 have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
-
Comments
View
- The lift gives access to the first floor Kennedy Bar and Ashworth Function Room.
Eating and Drinking (Kennedy Bar)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar is located on the first floor of The Clubhouse.
- The bar does not serve food.
- 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 1m (3ft 3in) from the The Kennedy Bar entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 71cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Children are not welcomed in the bar area.
Eating and Drinking (Ashworth Function Room)
- The following information is for the dining room.
- The dining room is located on the first floor of the Club House.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Ashworth Function room entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 71cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
