Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Woody's Coffee Shop.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Fish House and Supply Shop.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 17:30.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:30.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
- Saturday 09:00 - 17:30.
- Sunday 10:00 - 16:30.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Poulton Le Fylde.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located in front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- 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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Gift Shop)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 113cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading from the car park and in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
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Comments
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- Photograph 4 shows the slight ramp in front of the entrance door.
- The exit door is double with one leaf locked, opens away from you and is light, (photograph 5).
- This door is 79cm wide.
Reception (Gift Shop)
- The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) 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 good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- There is a bridge with hand rails on both sides en route to the exit door (photograph 4).
- This bridge is 80cm wide.
Covered and Outdoor Garden Centre
- The paths in these areas are a mix of gravel, paving slabs and compacted soil.
- All the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are shallow steps in the outdoor garden centre (photographs 7 and 8).
- These steps can easily be avoided.
Water Garden
- The garden is located at the rear of Woody's Coffee House.
- There is a large pond that was not clearly visible on the day of the survey.
- There are tables and chairs without armrests available in this area.
Outside Access (Woody's Coffee Shop)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the main entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
- 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 permanently held open.
- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of Woody's entrance and in front of the second entrance door.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not 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 130cm (4ft 3in).
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Comments
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- Photograph 4 shows the slight ramp in front of the second entrance door.
Eating and Drinking (Woody's)
- The following information is for the restaurant.
- 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.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Woody's entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 26cm (10in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The standard height for tables is 70cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is not 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.
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Comments
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- There are tables and chairs without armrests at the front of the coffee shop, (photograph 8).
- Photograph 8 shows the steep ramp to the left of the coffee shop entrance leading to the outdoor seating.
Outside Access (Fish House)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter the car park.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 107cm (3ft 6in).
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Comments
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- Photograph 3 shows the exit door.
- These doors are double, open away from you and are permanently held open.
- The doors are 130cm wide.
Level Change (Fish House Exit)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading to and beyond the Fish House.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
Fish House
- The floor in this area is paving slabs and concrete.
- There are some slight and steeps slopes throughout.
- Photographs 3 and 4 show an opening leading through the Fish House.
- This opening is 81cm wide.
- The height of the viewing pools are lowest 62cm, highest 98cm.
Outside Access (Supply Shop)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter the car park.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped 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 but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading to and beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in the entrance.
- There is/are 1 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 6cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- The exit door is located at the rear of the shop (photograph 6).
- This door opens towards you and is easy to open.
- The door is 78cm wide.
Reception (Shop)
- The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Supply Shop 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 good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access (Shop)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are good.
Level Change (Supply Shop Exit)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the exit door.
- There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
- 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.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter the car park.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Supply Shop entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
Level Change (Standard Toilet)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located immediately in front of the shared toilet door.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- 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 shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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 in the car park area.
- Home visits / services are available.
