Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the information centre, ticket sales, the Horseshoe Bar, Costa, White Tower Restaurant, Paradise Room and The Attic.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Blackpool Pleasure Beach Park, Globe Theatre, Blackpool Pleasure Beach Arena, Burger King, Coasters, Big Pizza Kitchen, Ripley's Believe it or Not, Big Blue Hotel, thrill and family rides and fast food outlets.
- The Horseshoe Bar - Blackpool Pleasure Beach link (new tab) - click here.
- Costa - Blackpool Pleasure Beach link (new tab) - click here.
- White Tower Restaurant - Blackpool Pleasure Beach link (new tab) - click here.
- Paradise Room - Blackpool Pleasure Beach link (new tab) - click here.
- The Attic - Blackpool Pleasure Beach link (new tab) - click here.
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach Arena link (new tab) - click here.
- The Globe Theatre - Blackpool Pleasure Beach link (new tab) - click here.
- Burger King - Blackpool Pleasure Beach link (new tab) - click here.
Introduction
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
- There is a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The name of the nearest tram stop is Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
Opening Times
Parking (Balmoral Road)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located opposite the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can be booked in advance.
- There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 340cm x 480cm (11ft 2in x 15ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the ticket sales entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the ticket sales 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 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Balmoral Road car park has two charging stations for electric cars (photographs 7 and 8).
- The height to the highest function is 130cm.
- There are also car parks located at Ocean Boulevard, Bond Street and Blackpool Arena.
Outside Access (Promenade Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the Promenade.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 164cm.
- 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 on the pathway leading to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Ticket Sales & Information Centre Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the car park area.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 132cm.
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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 slight.
Reception (Tickets Sales)
- The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the ticket sales 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 medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The counter is 86cm high.
Reception (Information Desk)
- The desk/counter is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the ticket sales and information centre entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The information desk can also be accessed form the promenade entrance.
- The information desk is also used as a ticket counter.
Entrance (Shop)
- This information is for the entrance located to the left beyond the ticket sales and information entrance.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free 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 door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
Outside Access (Shop Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the ticket sales entrance.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 156cm.
- 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 slight.
Inside Access (Shop)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the shop area.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There a three sale counters in the shop which are 110cm high.
- One of the counters has a lower section which is 83cm high.
- The e-ticket sales counter can be seen in photograph 9.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance to Park from Shop and Ticket Sales Counters)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the e-ticket counter in the shop.
- There is ramped/sloped or 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 permanently held open.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 155cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the exit doors from the shop.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located beyond the exit doors from the shop.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- The accessible entrance can be approached from the ticket sales area as seen in photograph 1.
- The entrance doors from the shop give access to the entrance these can be seen in photograph 2.
- Both doors lead to the accessible entrance.
Outside Access (Entrance to Park from Shop and Ticket Sales Counters)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located next to the e-ticket sales counter.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 permanently held open.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance to the right.
- 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 ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located beyond the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- Wheelchair users should exit to the right to use the slope.
- The gap to access the slope is 80cm wide, which can be seen in photographs 8-10.
- Wheelchair users with wide wheelchairs can use the accessible entrance, using the entrance doors from the shop.
Outside Access (Park Entrance - Noah's Ark)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located beyond the ticket sales area.
- There is step-free 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 138cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- Once inside the first set of doors you pass through security (photographs 3 and 4).
- The security entrance doorways are 79cm wide.
- There is also a turnstile system to go through (photograph 5).
- The width of the turnstiles are 82cm.
- There are 3 wheelchair and pushchair access points, one at each end of the turnstiles and one in the centre (photograph 6).
- Once through the turnstiles or wheelchair/pushchair access points you will enter into the park through a set of doors (photograph 7).
- The doors open away from you (push), are double, permanently held open and have a width of 138cm.
Guest Services
- This area is located beyond the park entrance.
- The doors to this service are double, heavy, open towards you (pull) and are permanently held open (photograph 2).
- These doors are 164cm wide.
- There are similar doors to the left (photograph 3).
- The height of the counter is 107cm.
- There is no hearing loop system available.
Park Grounds
- There are easy and steep slopes throughout the park.
- There are various shallow and medium steps with and without handrails throughout the park.
- Some of the steps are not clearly marked.
- Some steps can be avoided by taking a different route.
- There are different ground surfaces throughout the park which include block paving, wood, tarmac and a splash pad.
- Photograph 10 shows the splash pad.
- There are cash machines in various locations around the park (photograph 11).
- Seating is available at regular intervals.
- Music is played throughout the park, restaurants and cafés.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in the park.
- There are locker facilities close to the park entrance and also within the Super Loo's standard female and male toilets (photographs 13 and 14).
Park Rides and Attractions
- There are various thrill and family rides throughout the park.
- These rides are accessed by ramps, slopes and steps.
- On the majority of rides wheelchair users must transfer from the wheelchair to the ride vehicle.
- Staff are on hand to assist if required.
- Photographs 1 to 9 show examples of ride access.
- The Pleasure Beach Express has a carriage designed for wheelchair users (photographs 10, 11 and 12).
- Access to this ride is via a shallow ramp without handrails.
- The width of the ramp is 93cm.
- There is a steep ramp that cannot be avoided on the route to this ride (photograph 13).
- As well as the rides there are further attractions, an amusement arcade and many skills and prize stalls.
- The venue has created an access guide which explains the nature of all of the rides and attractions in detail.
- Please refer to the venue's website for further information.
Eateries
- There are many cafés, food stalls and restaurants located throughout the park.
- Some of these are accessed by slopes and/or steps.
- Most of these eateries have outside seating ranging from fixed bench seating to chairs with and without armrests.
Nickelodeon Land
- This section of the park is at the rear of the venue.
- It is aimed at families and younger children.
- There is a bridge to cross to reach this attraction.
- The bridge has a slight slope.
- The Big Pizza Restaurant is located within this section.
Adventure Golf
- This area is located opposite the venue on Balmoral Road.
- The gate opens away from you (push) and is permanently held open (photograph 2).
- The gate is 96cm wide.
- The payment booth counter is 110cm high (photograph 3).
- The surfaces in this area vary from Astro Turf, block paving and large slate gravel.
- The area has slight slopes throughout.
- There are 8 unmarked medium steps with handrails on both sides that go up and over a little bridge.
- There is fixed bench seating in this area (photograph 8).
Toilet with Adaptations (Car Park - Female Facility)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the ticket sales entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located within the female standard toilets, in the car park area.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a shared toilet.
- There is a similar male facility in the adjacent standard male toilets.
- 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 193cm x 166cm (6ft 4in x 5ft 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- 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).
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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 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.
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Comments
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- There is a bell at the toilet door to contact a member of staff (photograph 2).
- This bell is 116cm high.
Toilet with Adaptations (Car Park - Male Facility)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the ticket sales entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located within the male standard toilets, in the car park area.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a shared toilet.
- There is a similar female facility in the adjacent standard female toilets.
- 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 186cm (5ft 9in x 6ft 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 160cm (5ft 3in).
- 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).
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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 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within this accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 82cm (2ft 8in).
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Comments
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- There is a bell at the toilet door to contact a member of staff (photograph 2).
- This bell is 120cm high.
Standard Toilet(s) (Car Park)
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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 Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the car park area.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the ticket sales entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the car park area.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the ticket sales entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
Parent and Baby Room (Car Park - Female Standard Toilets)
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located in the female standard toilets within the car park area.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 25m from the ticket sales 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 107cm (3ft 6in).
- 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 82cm.
- The wash basin tap type is push.
- 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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Comments
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- There is a similar room in the adjacent male standard toilets.
Level Change (Car Park Male Accessible, Male Standard Toilets & Baby Change)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the male standard toilet entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ticket Area - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the information centre and ticket sales entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located ahead and to the right of the ticket sales entrance, to the left of the ticket counter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 182cm (5ft 11in x 5ft 12in).
- 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 117cm (3ft 10in).
- 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 lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord 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 a/are sanitary, non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 110cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 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 43cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- 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 124cm (4ft 1in).
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Comments
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- There is a similar facility adjacent without baby change facilities (photographs 8-9).
Standard Toilet(s) (Shop)
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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 Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the lower ground floor.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the shop entrance to the stairs.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the female standard toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 91cm (2ft 12in).
Level Change (Shop - Standard Toilets)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in the shop area to the right of the shop entrance.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Super Loo's - Female)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the ticket sales entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located within the female standard toilet, opposite the Alice in Wonderland attraction.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a shared toilet.
- There is a similar male facility in the adjacent male super loos standard toilets.
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 125cm x 230cm (4ft 1in x 7ft 7in).
- 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 80cm (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 a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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).
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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 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.
Standard Toilet(s) (Super Loo'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 Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located opposite the Alice in Wonderland attraction.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the ticket sales entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Parent and Baby Room (Super Loo's)
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located within the standard female toilet.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 60m from the ticket sales 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 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 91cm (2ft 12in).
- 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 82cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
- 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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Comments
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- There is an additional tap for drinking water.
- There is an additional sink with a flush for rinsing nappies.
- The flush is 149cm high.
Level Change (Super Loo's - Male, Female Accessible Toilets, Standard Toilets & Baby Change)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located at the entrance to the male and female standard toilets.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Toilet with Adaptations (Top Bowl)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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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.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 500m (546yd 2ft) from the ticket sales entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located opposite the Bowl-a-Drome Arcade.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 290cm (6ft 5in x 9ft 6in).
- 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord 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 a/are non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 41cm (1ft 4in).
- 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 a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- 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 130cm (4ft 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).
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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 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
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Comments
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- There is an additional sink available to rinse nappies.
- The height of the sink is 82cm.
- The height of the taps is 122cm.
- The taps are twist and turn.
- The height of the flush is 140cm.
Standard Toilet(s) (Top Bowl)
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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 Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located opposite the Bowl-a-Drome Arcade.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 500m (546yd 2ft) from the ticket sales entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Top Bowl Accessible and Standard Toilets)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the right as you face the entrance.
- There is/are 15+ 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.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Changing Places (Nickelodeon Land)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located behind the Sponge Bob ride.
- The facility is approximately 1000m (1093yd 1ft) from the ticket office entrance.
- There is not level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do need a key for the facility.
- It is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a staff member.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 170cm x 300cm (5ft 7in x 9ft 10in).
- The facility changing bench height is fixed.
- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 189cm (6ft 2in).
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- Drop down rails are provided for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on the left.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- The facility has not got a non-slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
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Comments
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- This facility has a call button on the outside to alert a member of staff to unlock the facility.
- The height to the call button is 137cm.
- If required, the member of staff will assist in positioning the changing bench.
Toilet with Adaptations (Nickelodeon Land)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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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 and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 1000m (1093yd 1ft) from the ticket sales entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located behind the Sponge Bob ride.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 130cm x 290cm (4ft 3in x 9ft 6in).
- 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 63cm (2ft 1in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is push.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord 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 a/are non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 42cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 79cm (2ft 7in).
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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 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toillet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
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Comments
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- There is a bottle warming machine and a toddler seat available.
- The height to the top of the bottle warmer is 125cm.
- The height of the toddler seat is 54cm.
- There is a similar accessible toilet within this building.
Standard Toilet(s) (Nickelodeon Land)
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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 Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located behind the Sponge Bob ride.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 1000m (1093yd 1ft) from the ticket sales entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
Toilet with Adaptations (Big Pizza Kitchen)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 1100m (1202yd 2ft) from the ticket sales entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located opposite the Big Pizza Kitchen restaurant.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 405cm (5ft 1in x 13ft 3in).
- 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord 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 a/are non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (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 105cm (3ft 5in).
- 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).
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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 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
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Comments
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- There are 2 adjacent accessible toilets with baby change facilities at this location.
Standard Toilet(s) (Big Pizza Kitchen)
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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 Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located opposite the Big Pizza Kitchen restaurant.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 1100m (1202yd 2ft) from the ticket sales entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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.