Access Guide
Opening Times
- Opening times do vary depending on performances.
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Comments
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- Please contact the venue or refer to the website for performance times.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Blackpool North.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The car park is located opposite to the Winter Gardens conference centre.
- There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the theatre, to the left of the Church Street entrance.
- There is 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 128cm (4ft 2in) wide.
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Comments
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- There is also access to the Winter Gardens nearer to the parking on Coronation Street, which is via lift. Please see guide for details.
Outside Access (Church Street Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Church Street.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).
Level Change (Winter Gardens Stalls)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is portable.
- Please contact a member of staff.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located leading between the Theatre and Winter Gardens.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Level Change (Foyer)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located leading up from the foyer.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- There is a moderate ramp to the left which bypasses the first step.
- The lift to bypass the steps is located to the right.
- The ramp from the Winter Gardens also bypasses these steps.
Lift (Foyer)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of the foyer.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 149cm (2ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
- There are 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 lift does not 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 not have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The Winter Gardens stalls ramp can be used to bypass this lift.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played thoughout the building.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-B-C-UC.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Other
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- The services on the floors which are not accessible are the upper circle seating.
Theatre
- There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
- Designated seating is located the stalls.
- Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
- A companion may sit with you.
- Companions sit beside you.
- It is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
- This venue does not provide audio described performances.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
- Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.
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Comments
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- There is designated seating at the front left, mid right and rear of the theatre.
- There is room for up to 11 wheelchairs, depending on performances.
Level Change (Theatre)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
Lift (Balcony and Circle)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left of the theatre foyer.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-B-C.
- There are manual, double doors which are easy to open to from the first floor upwards.
- The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 130cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 3in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is 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 have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Eating and Drinking (Circle Bar)
- The following information is for the bar.
- The bar does not 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.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Drinking straws are available.
Level Change (Balcony and Circles Seating)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located leading up to rear upper seating.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are adjustable.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are deep.
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The upper circle seating is quite steep.
Toilet with Adaptations
- 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 9m (9yd 2ft) from the foyer lift.
- The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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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 locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 195cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 5in).
- There is 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There is not a dropdown rail.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency 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 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 the right.
- 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the sink is 84cm (2ft 9in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There are further accessible toilets down in the adjoining Winter Gardens venue.
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 theatre.
- The female toilets are 32m (34yd 2ft) from the foyer lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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Comments
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- There are further male and female standard toilets on the upper floors.
- There are baby changing facilities within the West Horseshoe accessible toilet in the adjoining Winter Gardens venue.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.