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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include various shops and cafes.

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Location

• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Poulton le Fylde.
• There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Opening Times

• Monday 10:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 20:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday 10:00 - 18:00.
• Sunday 11:00 - 17:00.

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• Comments View
  • The centre is open 10:00-18:00 on Bank Holidays.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There is a self service launderette located in the car park (photograph 7).

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Access Point (Main Entrance)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located at the front of the venue.
  • There is step-free access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • There are bollards at this access point.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance and immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Security

• To reach security, pass through the bollards at the entrance and take the first right.
• Go through the gate and turn left.
• This gate is permanently held open and is 95cm wide.
• The security office is in front of you.
• This office is 20m from the entrance.
• Knock on the door, members of the public are not permitted to enter the security office.
• The door opens towards you, is heavy and 96cm wide.
• Security will deal with any queries and can organise a wheelchair to use whilst you are shopping.

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Shopping Outlet

• Affinity Lancashire Outlet Shopping is an open-air shopping centre.
• The pathways throughout the shopping outlet are block paved and are level throughout.
• Within the outlet there is an "Order Online Pick Up Facility" (photograph 6).
• There are benches throughout the outlet and fixed bench seating at the furthest end of the outlet overlooking the marina (photographs 7, 8 and 9).
• In the centre of the outlet there is a children's play area on a rubber surface.
• This play area has various pieces of equipment (photographs 10, 11 and 12).
• Within the toilet block there is a cash machine and health monitor machine (photograph 13).
• Doggie bags and water bowls are located outside several shops (photograph 14).
• The heights of the doggie bags are 150cm.

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Accessible Toilet (Main Entrance)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 196cm (5ft x 6ft 5in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 128cm (4ft 2in).
  • 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
• 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 good.
  • 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 98cm (3ft 3in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Main Entrance)

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• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Parent and Baby Room (Main Entrance)

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located within the female standard toilet.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 16m from the entrance.
• There is ramped/sloped access to the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
• The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
• There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Level Change (Main Entrance Female Standard Toilet & Parent and Baby Room)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the female standard toilet entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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Accessible Toilet (Toilet Block)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 100m (109yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the toilet block at the furthest end of the outlet.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 216cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 1in).
  • 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 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 a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • 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 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 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 good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible toilet adjacent with transfer space to the left (photograph 3).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Toilet Block)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the toilet block at the furthest end of the outlet.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 100m (109yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are lowered sinks in the female and male standard toilets.
  • The sinks are 59cm high.
  • There are lowered hand dryers in the female and male standard toilets.
  • The hand dryers are 102cm high.
  • There are lowered urinals in the male standard toilets (photograph 5).

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Parent and Baby Room (Toilet Block)

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located within the toilet block at the furthest end of the outlet.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 100m from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 77cm.
• The wash basin tap type is sensor.
• There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Access Guides Available For (Affinity Lancashire Outlet Shopping)

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• Shopping View
  • Beauty Outlet - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Body Shop - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Christy - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Claire's Outlet - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Double Two - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Heavensent Gifts - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • London Leathers Direct - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Pavers Shoes - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Suit Direct - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Toy Factory - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Fragrance Shop - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Gift Company - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Holland & Barrett Outlet - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Klass - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • ProCook - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • TheWorks.co.uk - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Grape Tree - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
• Eating and Drinking View
  • @Katie's - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Costa - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).
  • Subway - To view the access guide please click here (new tab).

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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.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.