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Promenade Gardens and Lifeboat Memorial

South Promenade, Lytham St Annes , Lancashire, FY8 1AA

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the grounds include a broad pedestrian promenade, alpine garden, water garden, miniature golf course and putting green, paddling pool set within an amphitheatre, boating pool, a number of shelters and pavilions, a band stand, a lifeboat memorial, ornamental gardens, fountain and waterfall, floral displays and public toilets.
  • Promenade Gardens at St Annes link (new tab) - click here.

Location

  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is St Annes-on-the-Sea.
  • There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
    • The name of the car park is St Annes Swimming Pool Car Park.
    • The car park is located at the side of the venue.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • 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 available.
    • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 250cm x 600cm (8ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
    • Standard marked parking bays are located along the promenade.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • Parking in St Annes Swimming Pool Car Park is free for Blue Badge holders for 3 hours.

Access Point (St Annes Pier)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located by St Annes Pier.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is step-free access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.

Access Point (Swimming Pool Car Park)

  • Access Point View
    • This information is for the access point located by the swimming pool.
    • There is an information board/map at this access point.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
    • There is no gate at this access point.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the access point.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Parks and Gardens

  • The park or garden does have footpaths.
  • The path(s) has a / have tarmac and concrete surface(s).
  • The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are slight and steep slopes on the paths.
  • There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

Lifeboat Memorial Statue

  • The statue is located close to the St Annes Pier access point.
  • There is a slight slope in front of the statue.
  • The statue was unveiled in May 1888 following the Mexico lifeboat disaster in December 1886. This disaster saw 13 members of the St Annes lifeboat 'Laura Janet' and 14 crew of the Southport lifeboat lose their lives trying to save the crew of the Mexico, which ran aground in the Ribble Estuary.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right 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 5m (5yd 1ft) from the St Annes Pier access point.
    • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the toilet block.
    • 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 door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a push button or pad.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 223cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 4in).
    • 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 right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
    • 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 push.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is not an emergency alarm.
    • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
    • 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 left.
    • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Comments View
    • Your own radar key is required for entry into the accessible toilet, or you can pay the standard 40p charge to open the accessible toilet door.

Standard Toilet(s)