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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Blackpool Tower Eye, Blackpool Tower Dungeon, Dino Mini Golf, Blackpool Tower Circus, 4D Theatre and a café.
• Blackpool Tower link (new tab) - click here.
• Blackpool Tower Circus link (new tab) - click here.
• Blackpool Tower Dungeon link (new tab) - click here.

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Opening Times

• The venue has seasonal opening times.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Blackpool North.
• There is a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The name of the nearest tram stop is North Pier.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Houndshill Shopping Centre Car Park.
  • The car park is located in Coronation Street.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Promenade Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the Promenade.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located beyond the entrance.
  • There is/are 8 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• Comments View
  • There is also a central handrail at the steps.

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Lift (Promenade Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located beyond the entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the promenade entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • The lift overcomes the 8 steps.

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Outside Access (Promenade Tower Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 141cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 141cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 12cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• Comments View
  • Additional similar sets of manual double doors are available either side of the entrance detailed.

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Outside Access (Bank Hey Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue, on Bank Hey Street.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 138cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • There are multiple slight slopes within the venue.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7.
  • 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 medium.

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Lift (Main Lifts)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter promenade entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 2, 3, 5, 7.
• The lift is approximately 38m (41yd 1ft) from the Promenade 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 155cm x 180cm (5ft 1in x 5ft 11in).
• 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 not 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 medium.

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• Comments View
  • There is another lift with similar details to the other side of the reception desk.

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Reception (Ballroom Booking Desk)

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the floor 3 lift.
• 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 medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Entrance (Ballroom Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on level 3 of the tower.

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• Entrance View
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 136cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the steps on the right.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.

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Entrance (Ballroom Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on level 3 of the tower.

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• Entrance View
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 132cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the lift on the right.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low.

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Lift (Ballroom Accessible Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located immediately beyond the entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the ballroom accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 86cm x 140cm (2ft 10in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Ballroom

• The Ballroom is accessed from level 3 of the tower.
• There is a single, well marked 15cm high step all around the ballroom floor.
• There are slight ramps with handrails to each side at intervals around the ballroom.
• The ramps are 90cm wide.
• There is loud music playing within the ballroom.

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Eating and Drinking (Ballroom)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located in the ballroom.
• Full table service is 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 accessible entrance lift.
• The standard height for tables is 63cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall 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.

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Level Change (Ballroom Upper Balconies)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the rear of the ballroom.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.
• 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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Changing Places

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located on level 3, to the rear of the ballroom within a staff only area.
  • The facility is approximately 100m (109yd 1ft) from the ballroom accessible entrance lift.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • It is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 270cm x 280cm (8ft 10in x 9ft 2in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 200cm (6ft 7in).
  • The facility hoist is mobile.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
  • Drop down rails are provided for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is available.
• Comments View
  • As it is located 'backstage', a member of staff will escort visitors to this facility.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Amusement Arcade - Left)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the amusement arcade.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 264cm x 160cm (8ft 8in x 5ft 3in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 185cm (6ft 1in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not 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 sanitary and non-infectious 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 the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • 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 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 good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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 poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• 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 96cm (3ft 2in).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Amusement Arcade - Right)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the amusement arcade.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 184cm x 190cm (6ft x 6ft 3in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • 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 sanitary and non-infectious 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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 139cm (4ft 7in).
  • 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 good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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 poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• 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 92cm (3ft).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ballroom)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the ballroom.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the female standard toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Level Change (Ballroom Standard Toilets)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the rear of the ballroom.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• 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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Additional Info

• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.